Monroe Commercial Corner Redevelopment
For Sale
$300,000
1801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Monroe, LA 71202
0.587 acre commercial corner lot ideal for redevelopment.
Property Size4,500 SF
Lot Size0.58 Acres
Price / SF$66.67
Days on Market452
Property Features for 1801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,500 SF
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Property subtype
Land
Listing Agency:
John Rea Realty
(318) 261-0892
Listed By:
Jennifer Causey · License #LA995693195
(318) 261-0892
Source:
Exprealty
Added: May 31, 2025
Changed: Aug 22
Last Checked: Aug 24 at 10:19AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 0.587± acre commercial corner site is located at the signalized intersection of Ruffin Dr. and Martin Luther King Jr Dr/Accent Dr, just off Highway 165 and 1.2 miles from I-20. The property, formerly a self-serve car wash, is zoned commercial and is suitable for QSR, retail, or service-based development. The site features high visibility in a strong retail corridor with excellent access. Approximately 4,500 SF of existing paved concrete is present. Multiple access points are available, including three curb cuts on MLK Jr Dr and one on Ruffin Dr. Build-to-suit and ground lease options are available. The property benefits from its location among national retailers such as McDonald's, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Popeyes, O’Reilly Auto Parts, and Church’s Chicken. This property presents a redevelopment or investment opportunity in Monroe’s high-traffic commercial corridor.
Key Highlights
- Prime signalized corner lot location at the intersection of Ruffin Dr. and Martin Luther King Jr Dr/Accent Dr.
- Zoned commercial, ideal for QSR, retail, or service‑based development.
- High visibility in a strong retail corridor with excellent access.
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
$22,727
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
7.58%
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%
$454,540
$454.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$324,671
$324.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$252,522
$252.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,500 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
$35.1K $7.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.6K −$0.59/SF
EGI
$32.5K $7.22/SF
− OpEx
−$9.7K −$2.16/SF
NOI
$22.7K $5.05/SF
Area
Ouachita County, LA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$7.80 /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%
$454,540
Cap Rate 7%
$324,671
Cap Rate 9%
$252,522
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$1.76M
$1.54M – $2.06M
NOI $123,484 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 41.16%
Second Best
Specialty Retail
$821.0K
$718.4K – $957.8K
NOI $57,470 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.16%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$48.47M
$42.41M – $56.55M
NOI $3,392,973 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1,130.99%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
79
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 71202, LA
27,535
Population
11,119
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
115.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
239
Density / Sq Mi
$26,883
Median Household Income
$21,895
Median Earnings
$827
Median Rent
$77,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Commercial land - 0.587 acre commercial corner lot ideal for redevelopment.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 1801 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Monroe, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime signalized corner lot location at the intersection of Ruffin Dr. and Martin Luther King Jr Dr/Accent Dr.; Zoned commercial, ideal for QSR, retail, or service‑based development.; High visibility in a strong retail corridor with excellent access.
