Historic Post Office
For Sale
$350,000
201 W Chillicothe Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
COMMERCIAL - Bellefontaine, OH
Property Size4,872 SF
Lot Size0.33 Acres
Price / SF$71.84
Days on Market696
Property Features for 201 W Chillicothe Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning description
Business
Parking features
Parking Lot
Basement
Block, Full
Subdivision
Bellefontaine
Directions
corner of Detroit and Chillicothe
Standard status
Active
APN
170911601004000
Size
4,872 SF
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2023
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Building Details
Year built
1900
Building materials
Stone
Listing Agency:
Bell Hankins Realty Group, LLC
(937) 935-2450
Listed By:
Heidi Baker · License #2018000866
(937) 935-2450
Added: Sep 13, 2024
Changed: Aug 5
Last Checked: Aug 9 at 3:06AM
MLS# 1034367
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Historic Post Office is a landmark building dedicated in 1914, constructed from grey Ohio sandstone and designed with tall ceilings, large windows, intricate iron work, and ornate moldings. The property offers approximately 4,800 square feet of interior space and has been thoughtfully updated with a new Duralast roof installed in 2017, along with some new and some updated windows.
Located at 201 W Chillicothe Avenue in downtown Bellefontaine, the building is positioned in a walkable commercial area and is described as having excellent visibility. A public city parking lot is within walking distance, supporting visitor access.
With a versatile interior layout, the building is suited to a range of adaptive re-use concepts, including hospitality, restaurant, and gallery-style uses, depending on the buyer’s plan.
Located at 201 W Chillicothe Avenue in downtown Bellefontaine, the building is positioned in a walkable commercial area and is described as having excellent visibility. A public city parking lot is within walking distance, supporting visitor access.
With a versatile interior layout, the building is suited to a range of adaptive re-use concepts, including hospitality, restaurant, and gallery-style uses, depending on the buyer’s plan.
Key Highlights
- Historic Landmark: Iconic 1914 Post Office building with impressive architectural details.
- Versatile 4,800 sq ft Space: Ideal for boutique hotel, upscale restaurant, or art gallery.
- Prime Downtown Location: Excellent visibility in a vibrant area near restaurants and retail.
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
$29,506
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
8.43%
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%
$590,120
$590.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$421,514
$421.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$327,844
$327.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,872 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
$73.1K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$11.0K −$2.25/SF
EGI
$62.1K $12.75/SF
− OpEx
−$32.6K −$6.69/SF
NOI
$29.5K $6.06/SF
Area
Logan County, OH
Vacancy
15.00%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
52.50%
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%
$590,120
Cap Rate 7%
$421,514
Cap Rate 9%
$327,844
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Hotel Hospitality
$421.5K
$368.8K – $491.8K
NOI $29,506 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.43%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$983.5K
$860.5K – $1.15M
NOI $68,843 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
723
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 43311, OH
20,029
Population
9,497
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
103.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
193
Density / Sq Mi
$64,217
Median Household Income
$40,341
Median Earnings
$833
Median Rent
$183,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Hotel - Historic post office building with tall ceilings, large windows, and updates including a 2017 Duralast roof.
Where is this hotel located?
The property is located at 201 W Chillicothe Avenue Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Landmark: Iconic 1914 Post Office building with impressive architectural details.; Versatile 4,800 sq ft Space: Ideal for boutique hotel, upscale restaurant, or art gallery.; Prime Downtown Location: Excellent visibility in a vibrant area near restaurants and retail.
