Historic Mixed-Use
For Sale
$595,000
204 E Bridge Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Street-level commercial space is paired with a private-entry upstairs apartment featuring three bedrooms and three baths.
Property Size4,075 SF
Days on Market146
Property Features for 204 E Bridge Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,075 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Zoning
Commer
Building Details
Building Size
4,075 SF
Year Built
1898
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
Talbot Historic Properties
(504) 481-4790
Listed By:
Peter Patout · License #995684237
(504) 481-4790
Source:
Nolalivingrealty
Added: Mar 12
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 4 at 5:46AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The Potier-Martin building is a two-level mixed-use property constructed in 1898, with commercial space at street level and a separate apartment above. The approximately 1,820-square-foot commercial area features original pressed-tin ceilings, 14-foot ceilings, original long-leaf pine floors, and a cypress exterior covered with metal panels. The upstairs residence offers approximately 2,120 square feet of living area, three bedrooms, three baths, and private side access at 111 Domengeaux Street. Its wrap-around balcony adds approximately 785 square feet of outdoor space, with depths ranging from seven to nine feet; the balconies were rebuilt in 2025.
Located at 204 E Bridge Street in downtown Breaux Bridge, the property is next to Café Sydnie Mae and one block from Bayou Teche. The bayou can be seen from both levels. Lafayette is approximately 30 minutes away, while Lafayette Regional Airport is 15 minutes away and Baton Rouge airport is one hour away. The property is identified with Commer zoning.
Located at 204 E Bridge Street in downtown Breaux Bridge, the property is next to Café Sydnie Mae and one block from Bayou Teche. The bayou can be seen from both levels. Lafayette is approximately 30 minutes away, while Lafayette Regional Airport is 15 minutes away and Baton Rouge airport is one hour away. The property is identified with Commer zoning.
Key Highlights
- Mixed‑use building with one street‑level commercial space and one upstairs apartment
- Built in 1898 with original pressed‑tin ceilings and long‑leaf pine floors
- Commercial area measures approximately 1,820 SF with 14‑foot ceilings
Financial Insights For Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $59.2k | $14.52 |
| − Vacancy | −$2.7k | −$0.65 |
| EGI | $56.5k | $13.87 |
| − OpEx | −$17.0k | −$4.16 |
| NOI | $39.6k | $9.71 |
4,075 SF · lease $14.52/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$565.1K
$494.4K – $659.2K
NOI $39,554 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.65%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$433.1K
$378.9K – $505.3K
NOI $30,315 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.09%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$894.9K
$783.0K – $1.04M
NOI $62,641 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.53%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
532
Businesses Nearby
36k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 58%
Dining 40%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%
SONIC Drive In
Dining
14,377 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Dollar General
Shops & Services
7,465 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Family Dollar
Shops & Services
5,071 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Watermill Express
Shops & Services
2,947 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Texaco
Shops & Services
2,794 visits/mo
0.0 miles
Demographics for 70517, LA
26,434
Population
11,884
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
168.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
157
Density / Sq Mi
$58,342
Median Household Income
$40,119
Median Earnings
$938
Median Rent
$151,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Street-level commercial space is paired with a private-entry upstairs apartment featuring three bedrooms and three baths.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 204 E Bridge Street Breaux Bridge, 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: Mixed‑use building with one street‑level commercial space and one upstairs apartment; Built in 1898 with original pressed‑tin ceilings and long‑leaf pine floors; Commercial area measures approximately 1,820 SF with 14‑foot ceilings
