Two-Story Brick Mixed-Use
For Sale
$518,000
18 N Cedar Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501
Main-level retail space is paired with an upstairs residential apartment.
Property Size1,806 SF
Price / SF$286.82
Days on Market25
Property Features for 18 N Cedar Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,806 SF
Additional Details
Asking Price
$518,000
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$2,398
Building Details
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Construction
brick
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Elevate Real Estate
(931) 261-1500
Listed By:
Donnita Hill · License #018217
(931) 261-1500
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jul 29
Changed: Aug 21
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 11:36AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-story brick mixed-use building contains approximately 1,806 finished square feet arranged across two distinct components. The ground floor provides a retail storefront, while the upper level is configured as a residential apartment. The property is located at 18 N Cedar Ave in downtown Cookeville, with the upstairs address identified as 16 N Cedar Ave. Public remarks identify a 7% ROI for the property.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 1,806 finished square feet
- Two‑story brick construction
- Main‑level retail storefront
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$28,253
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.45%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$565,060
$565.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$403,614
$403.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$313,922
$313.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,806 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$41.6K $23.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.69/SF
EGI
$40.4K $22.35/SF
− OpEx
−$12.1K −$6.70/SF
NOI
$28.3K $15.64/SF
Area
Putnam County, TN
Vacancy
3.00%
Lease Rate
$23.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$565,060
Cap Rate 7%
$403,614
Cap Rate 9%
$313,922
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$403.6K
$353.2K – $470.9K
NOI $28,253 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.45%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$261.2K
$228.6K – $304.8K
NOI $18,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.53%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$745.4K
$652.2K – $869.6K
NOI $52,176 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,336
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 38501, TN
41,141
Population
19,158
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
87.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
472
Density / Sq Mi
$50,923
Median Household Income
$30,191
Median Earnings
$856
Median Rent
$245,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Main-level retail space is paired with an upstairs residential apartment.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 18 N Cedar Ave Cookeville, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $518,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 1,806 finished square feet; Two‑story brick construction; Main‑level retail storefront
