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    2 W 1st St, Duluth, MN 55802

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    Restored historic building in Duluth's historic district.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    14,275 SF
    Price / SF:
    $127/SF
    Added:
    Mar 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    51
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 25 at 8:48 am

    Property Features for 2 W 1st St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    14,275 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1912

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    Listing Contact
    Greg Follmer
    Greg Follmer

    Listing agent Greg Follmer License #MN 27078

    Listing office Follmer Commercial Real Estate

    Listing date Mar 23, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Completely renovated historic building (1999‑2000) in Duluth's historic district
    • Originally constructed in 1912
    • Located at the intersection of Lake Ave and 1st Street
    • Served as the home of the Boston Music Company
    • Formerly housed Coffin’s Dancing Academy
    • Thoughtfully restored by current owners

    Overview

    The Spina building, located at the intersection of Lake Ave and 1st Street, has been thoughtfully restored. Originally constructed in 1912, it initially housed the Boston Music Company, with Coffin’s Dancing Academy on the upper level. Over time, the building experienced disrepair under various owners. However, a complete renovation between 1999 and 2000 revitalized this historic structure in Duluth's historic district, encouraging further investment in the area. The property has a size of 14275 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    US Bank Mortgage Loan Service DSGW Architecture Interior Designer Gardner Builders Duluth Construction Company

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy Auto Repair Shop Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Duluth
    County
    St. Louis
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -92.2173696
    Latitude
    46.7427232

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Restored historic building in Duluth's historic district.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 2 W 1st St Duluth, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,825,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Completely renovated historic building (1999‑2000) in Duluth's historic district; Originally constructed in 1912; Located at the intersection of Lake Ave and 1st Street
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    Real Estate License ID: MN 27078
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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