Historic Bank Building in
For Sale
$3,300,000
200 Washington, Petaluma, CA 94952
Iconic building with retail, office, or creative space potential.
Property Size5,892 SF
Lot Size0.67 Acres
Price / SF$560.08
Days on Market179
Property Features for 200 Washington
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,892 SF
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial
Amenities
Central Heating
Grass Artificial
Tile Flooring
Tile Roof
Building Details
Year Built
1975
Listing Agency:
NAVIGATE REAL ESTATE
5803499
Listed By:
DENISE KILKER · License #01939014
Source:
Corcoran
Added: Feb 25
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:05AM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of NAVIGATE REAL ESTATE
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This historic bank building, located at 200 Washington St. in Petaluma, presents a unique opportunity. The property offers timeless character and modern potential, featuring grand architectural details and high ceilings. Situated in a prime downtown location, the 5892-square-foot space is suitable for a variety of uses, including retail, office, or creative space. This building offers a rare chance to own a landmark in the heart of Petaluma.
Key Highlights
- Prime downtown Petaluma location
- Historic landmark building with grand architectural details
- High ceilings
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
$111,762
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
3.39%
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%
$2,235,240
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,596,600
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,241,800
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,892 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
$155.5K $26.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.5K −$1.11/SF
EGI
$149.0K $25.29/SF
− OpEx
−$37.3K −$6.32/SF
NOI
$111.8K $18.97/SF
Area
Sonoma County, CA
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$26.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$2,235,240
Cap Rate 7%
$1,596,600
Cap Rate 9%
$1,241,800
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.60M
$1.40M – $1.86M
NOI $111,762 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.39%
Second Best
Retail
$768.5K
$672.4K – $896.6K
NOI $53,795 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.63%
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
2,648
Businesses Nearby
174k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 46%
Dining 34%
Groceries 10%
Electronics 4%
Taco Bell
Dining
18,953 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
Groceries
17,987 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Dollar Tree
Shops & Services
13,903 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Bank of America
Shops & Services
13,854 visits/mo
0.1 miles
Starbucks
Dining
10,776 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 94952, CA
33,619
Population
14,794
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
198.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
169
Density / Sq Mi
$115,097
Median Household Income
$56,650
Median Earnings
$2,272
Median Rent
$1,016,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Bank - Iconic building with retail, office, or creative space potential.
Where is this bank located?
The property is located at 200 Washington Petaluma, CA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown Petaluma location; Historic landmark building with grand architectural details; High ceilings
