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Flex/Industrial Property with Multiple Buildings
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$118,000

224 Princeton Avenue, Gadsden, AL 35904

MULTI_FAMILY - Gadsden, AL

Property Size900 SF
Lot Size0.31 Acres
Price / SF$131.11
Days on Market132

Property Features for 224 Princeton Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Commercial
Subdivision North Highland
Lot features High Visibility
Directions From Gadsden Take Us Hwy 411 North To Princeton Avenue And Turn Right At The Light. Property Is On The Left Past Dollar General.
Standard status Active
APN 1007352000083 and 084
Size 900 SF
Lot size 0.31 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Building Details

Floors in Building 1
Flooring type Concrete
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Swafford Auction Group LLC
Listed By: Shane Swafford · License #58627
Added: Apr 21 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 7:06AM
MLS# 21882030

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This flex/industrial property includes a level parcel with a 30' x 30' block building with a metal roof. The main building has two 8' x 9' overhead doors and one 32" side entrance door, along with additional outbuildings on-site, including a 17' x 20' metal building with a 6.5' door and an 8' x 10' portable building.

The property offers high visibility with double road frontage and is located next to Dollar General between US Highway 411 and Princeton Avenue in Gadsden, AL.

The site is configured for practical on-site operations with multiple structures and straightforward loading access via the overhead doors.

Key Highlights

  • High visibility location with double road frontage.
  • Ideal for business due to access and location between US HWY 411 and Princeton Avenue.
  • Includes a 30' x 30' block building with metal roof.

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
$7,411
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
6.28%
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%
$148,220 $148.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$105,871 $105.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$82,344 $82.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 900 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
$12.4K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.0K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$11.4K $12.67/SF
− OpEx
−$4.0K −$4.43/SF
NOI
$7.4K $8.23/SF
Area
Etowah County, AL
Vacancy
8.20%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
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%
$148,220
Cap Rate 7%
$105,871
Cap Rate 9%
$82,344

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$105.9K
$92.6K – $123.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $7,411 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.28%
Second Best
Warehouse
$70.7K
$61.9K – $82.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $4,952 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.20%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$147.2K
$128.8K – $171.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,301 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Building Supply Real Estate Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Grocery & Convenience Store Big Box & Wholesale Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

72
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 35904, AL

13,559
Population
6,272
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
48.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
278
Density / Sq Mi
$40,915
Median Household Income
$28,479
Median Earnings
$792
Median Rent
$100,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Level lot with metal-roof block building and multiple accessory metal structures, featuring two overhead doors.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 224 Princeton Avenue Gadsden, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $118,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High visibility location with double road frontage.; Ideal for business due to access and location between US HWY 411 and Princeton Avenue.; Includes a 30' x 30' block building with metal roof.
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