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Live-Work Property with Detached Shop
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$735,000

1732 Defoe St, Missoula, MT 59802

U-R3 zoning, solar power, residential quarters, and separate apartment support flexible live-work use.

Property Size4,124 SF
Price / SF$178.23
Days on Market122

Property Features for 1732 Defoe St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,124 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Building Details

Year Built 1950
Listing Agency: Main Street Realty
Listed By: Tylor Trenary · License #38083
Source: Jasonbakerteam
Added: Jun 16 Changed: Oct 5 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 4:07PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-use property combines residential space, office potential, and dedicated workshop capacity. The principal building includes two bedrooms, hardwood flooring, and a 28 x 20 bonus room that can support office or additional living functions. A basement efficiency unit has its own exterior entrance, while a separate three-bedroom apartment is positioned at the rear. The property also includes a detached 28 x 28 garage and shop with 12+ foot ceilings and an overhead-door configuration originally designed for 12-foot doors.

U-R3 zoning supports the property’s live-work character in Missoula’s historic West Side neighborhood. A solar panel system serves the property, and established garden beds and fruit trees add outdoor utility to the site. The combination of separate spaces, workshop improvements, and residential components provides a varied physical configuration for commercial and residential use.

Key Highlights

  • 28 x 28 detached garage/shop with 12+ foot ceilings
  • Separate 3‑bedroom apartment at the rear of the property
  • Main building includes 2 bedrooms and a 28 x 20 bonus room

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$50,953
Cap Rate
6.93%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,019,060 $1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$727,900 $727.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$566,144 $566.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,124 SF
Gross rent
$89.1K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$10.7K −$2.59/SF
EGI
$78.4K $19.01/SF
− OpEx
−$27.4K −$6.65/SF
NOI
$51.0K $12.36/SF
Area
Missoula County, MT
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,019,060
Cap Rate 7%
$727,900
Cap Rate 9%
$566,144

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$727.9K
$636.9K – $849.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,953 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.93%
Second Best
Office B
$686.6K
$600.8K – $801.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,065 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.54%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.19M
$1.04M – $1.39M (±1% cap)
NOI $83,233 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.32%
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Current Use

Live-work space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nail Salon Grocery & Convenience Store Catering Service Home Appliance Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

585
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 59802, MT

19,892
Population
10,416
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
45.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
438
Density / Sq Mi
$65,054
Median Household Income
$36,541
Median Earnings
$1,021
Median Rent
$420,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in West region

11% 2019
14.1% 2020
15.5% 2021
17.2% 2022
19.9% 2023
21% 2024
20.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - U-R3 zoning, solar power, residential quarters, and separate apartment support flexible live-work use.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 1732 Defoe St Missoula, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $735,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 28 x 28 detached garage/shop with 12+ foot ceilings; Separate 3‑bedroom apartment at the rear of the property; Main building includes 2 bedrooms and a 28 x 20 bonus room
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