Renovated Retail
For Sale
$250,000
201 E Main St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Open-plan commercial space features updated systems, a restroom, and glass frontage with new lighting.
Property Size1,200 SF
Price / SF$208.33
Days on Market35
Property Features for 201 E Main St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,200 SF
Building Details
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Scout Real Estate Co.
(337) 205-1635
Listed By:
Tim Skinner · License #0995683114
(337) 205-1635
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jul 28
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 6:29PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 201 E Main St in downtown Lafayette, this 1,200-square-foot storefront offers an open interior layout within a fully renovated building. The property includes a new electrical system, updated plumbing, a restroom, fresh interior and exterior paint, and new interior and exterior lighting. A glass storefront adds street-facing presentation to the space.
Key Highlights
- 1,200 SF open floor plan
- Complete renovation with new electrical and plumbing
- Glass storefront with new interior and exterior lighting
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
$14,553
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
5.82%
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%
$291,060
$291.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$207,900
$207.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$161,700
$161.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,200 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
$22.6K $18.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$1.51/SF
EGI
$20.8K $17.33/SF
− OpEx
−$6.2K −$5.20/SF
NOI
$14.6K $12.13/SF
Area
Lafayette, LA
Vacancy
8.04%
Lease Rate
$18.84 /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%
$291,060
Cap Rate 7%
$207,900
Cap Rate 9%
$161,700
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$207.9K
$181.9K – $242.6K
NOI $14,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.82%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$283.7K
$248.3K – $331.0K
NOI $19,860 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,248
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 70501, LA
28,721
Population
12,657
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
15.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,877
Density / Sq Mi
$31,723
Median Household Income
$25,281
Median Earnings
$867
Median Rent
$117,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Open-plan commercial space features updated systems, a restroom, and glass frontage with new lighting.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 201 E Main St Lafayette, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,200 SF open floor plan; Complete renovation with new electrical and plumbing; Glass storefront with new interior and exterior lighting
