Former Bank Office
For Sale
$595,000
1920 Gerstner Memorial Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Operating ATM provides recurring monthly rental income alongside the office property.
Property Size4,605 SF
Price / SF$129.21
Days on Market186
Property Features for 1920 Gerstner Memorial Dr
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,605 SF
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
B
Listing Agency:
Stirling Lafayette
(337) 572-0276
Listed By:
Rankin Bihm
(337) 572-0276
Source:
Lacdb.resimplifi
Added: Feb 25
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 4:09PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This former bank branch contains approximately 4,605 square feet within a 1.79-acre property. The existing improvements offer a commercial office configuration, with potential application to professional administrative or medical office use as supported by the property’s current setup. An operating ATM generates monthly rental income.
The property is located at 1920 Gerstner Memorial Dr in Lake Charles, along Hwy 14. B zoning is identified for the site, providing an additional reference point for evaluating future use and redevelopment considerations.
The property is located at 1920 Gerstner Memorial Dr in Lake Charles, along Hwy 14. B zoning is identified for the site, providing an additional reference point for evaluating future use and redevelopment considerations.
Key Highlights
- Former bank branch with 4,605 SF of improvements
- Property encompasses 1.79 acres
- Operating ATM generates monthly rental income
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
$40,635
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
6.83%
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%
$812,700
$812.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$580,500
$580.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$451,500
$451.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,605 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
$60.8K $13.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.7K −$0.59/SF
EGI
$58.1K $12.61/SF
− OpEx
−$17.4K −$3.78/SF
NOI
$40.6K $8.82/SF
Area
Calcasieu County, LA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$13.20 /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%
$812,700
Cap Rate 7%
$580,500
Cap Rate 9%
$451,500
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$992.6K
$868.5K – $1.16M
NOI $69,483 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.68%
Second Best
Retail
$580.5K
$507.9K – $677.3K
NOI $40,635 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.83%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
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Demographics for 70601, LA
34,571
Population
16,811
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
16.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,147
Density / Sq Mi
$49,545
Median Household Income
$34,044
Median Earnings
$938
Median Rent
$164,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Operating ATM provides recurring monthly rental income alongside the office property.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 1920 Gerstner Memorial Dr Lake Charles, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Former bank branch with 4,605 SF of improvements; Property encompasses 1.79 acres; Operating ATM generates monthly rental income
