18-Unit Duplex Apartment
For Sale
$1,900,000
2212 N Malcolm St, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Single-story all-brick buildings feature individually metered units and modern building systems.
Property Size15,930 SF
Price / SF$119.27
Days on Market41
Property Features for 2212 N Malcolm St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
15,930 SF
Elevators
No
Property subtype
Multifamily
Zoning
B
Units
Unit Mix
18 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
18
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Amenities
Power
Water
Sewer
Building Details
Year Built
2018
Buildings
9
Stories
1
Construction
all-brick
Listing Agency:
NAI Rampart Commercial Real Estate Lake Charles
(337) 529-6710
Listed By:
Joel Davidson
(337) 529-6710
Source:
Lacdb.resimplifi
Added: Jul 23
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 1:03PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This apartment portfolio comprises nine single-story duplex buildings with 18 two-bedroom, one-bathroom units totaling 15,930 square feet. Each unit measures approximately 885 square feet. Completed in 2018, the property uses all-brick construction, modern building systems, and smart locks. Approximately 90% of the units have received interior paint updates during tenant turnover, and the buildings avoid shared hallways, stairwells, and elevators.
Units are individually metered, with tenants responsible for their own utilities. Professional management systems and operating procedures are in place. The property is zoned B and located at 2212 N Malcolm St in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in North Lake Charles near petrochemical, LNG, refining, healthcare, industrial, and retail employment centers. Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90 provide convenient regional access.
Units are individually metered, with tenants responsible for their own utilities. Professional management systems and operating procedures are in place. The property is zoned B and located at 2212 N Malcolm St in Lake Charles, Louisiana, in North Lake Charles near petrochemical, LNG, refining, healthcare, industrial, and retail employment centers. Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 90 provide convenient regional access.
Key Highlights
- 18 two‑bedroom, one‑bathroom units across nine duplex buildings
- 15,930 square feet with approximately 885 square feet per unit
- Built in 2018 with all‑brick construction and modern building systems
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
$105,210
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
5.54%
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%
$2,104,200
$2.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,503,000
$1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,169,000
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 15,930 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
$162.5K $10.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$12.2K −$0.77/SF
EGI
$150.3K $9.44/SF
− OpEx
−$45.1K −$2.83/SF
NOI
$105.2K $6.60/SF
Area
Calcasieu County, LA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$10.20 /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%
$2,104,200
Cap Rate 7%
$1,503,000
Cap Rate 9%
$1,169,000
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.50M
$1.32M – $1.75M
NOI $105,210 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.54%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.33M
$1.16M – $1.55M
NOI $93,089 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.90%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$3.43M
$3.00M – $4.01M
NOI $240,360 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
18
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
159
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 70601, LA
34,571
Population
16,811
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
16.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,147
Density / Sq Mi
$49,545
Median Household Income
$34,044
Median Earnings
$938
Median Rent
$164,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Single-story all-brick buildings feature individually metered units and modern building systems.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2212 N Malcolm St Lake Charles, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 18 two‑bedroom, one‑bathroom units across nine duplex buildings; 15,930 square feet with approximately 885 square feet per unit; Built in 2018 with all‑brick construction and modern building systems
