Historic Mixed-Use
For Sale
$849,999
229 N Ludington Street, Columbus, WI 53925
COMMERCIAL - Columbus, WI
Property Size6,019 SF
Lot Size0.53 Acres
Price / SF$141.22
Days on Market8
Property Features for 229 N Ludington Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
B-1
Lot features
Business district
Directions
Exit 115 onto Bus Hwy 151 and Hwy 73.
Subdivision
COLUMBUS - C
Standard status
Active
APN
11211 204
Size
6,019 SF
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
16213
Building Details
Year built
1868
Number of units
5
Roof type
Flat, Tar/Gravel
Listing Agency:
Sprinkman Real Estate
(608) 467-9596
Listed By:
Joanna Janas
(608) 516-5534
Added: Aug 5
Changed: Aug 12
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 12:06PM
MLS# 2021670
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1868, this 6,019-square-foot mixed-use property combines a single-family residence, three rental apartments, and an operating massage therapy business. The layout supports four sources of income and includes a 3-car attached garage, a detached 2-car garage, and additional outdoor parking. Interior partitions could be reconfigured to create a single-family residence, subject to applicable requirements.
The property occupies 0.53 acres in Columbus, with proximity to downtown and the Amtrak station. Major highway access is also nearby, adding convenience for residents, business users, and visitors. The roof is flat with tar and gravel construction.
The property occupies 0.53 acres in Columbus, with proximity to downtown and the Amtrak station. Major highway access is also nearby, adding convenience for residents, business users, and visitors. The roof is flat with tar and gravel construction.
Key Highlights
- 6,019‑square‑foot mixed‑use property built in 1868
- Single‑family residence, 3 rental apartments, and massage therapy business
- Four sources of income
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
$71,506
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
8.41%
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%
$1,430,120
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,021,514
$1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$794,511
$794.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,019 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
$130.0K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$15.6K −$2.59/SF
EGI
$114.4K $19.01/SF
− OpEx
−$42.9K −$7.13/SF
NOI
$71.5K $11.88/SF
Area
Columbia County, WI
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$1,430,120
Cap Rate 7%
$1,021,514
Cap Rate 9%
$794,511
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$1.02M
$893.8K – $1.19M
NOI $71,506 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.41%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$686.5K
$600.7K – $800.9K
NOI $48,052 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.65%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.35M
$1.18M – $1.58M
NOI $94,656 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
287
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 53925, WI
8,523
Population
3,766
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
127.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
67
Density / Sq Mi
$86,667
Median Household Income
$54,281
Median Earnings
$852
Median Rent
$258,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Includes a single-family residence, three rental apartments, and a massage therapy business.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 229 N Ludington Street Columbus, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $849,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 6,019‑square‑foot mixed‑use property built in 1868; Single‑family residence, 3 rental apartments, and massage therapy business; Four sources of income
