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Flex Space with Overhead Doors
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$200,000

242 West Edgewater Street, Portage, WI 53901

Commercial flex space supports retail, office, warehouse, and industrial uses, with overhead doors and private restrooms.

Property Size5,000 SF
Price / SF$40
Days on Market379

Property Features for 242 West Edgewater Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,000 SF
Property subtype Business/Comm / Apartment building
Zoning Commercial
Net Operating Income $16,850

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $5,619

Amenities

Full, Poured concrete foundatn, Walkout/Outside entrance
Overhead doors, Private Restrooms, Reception area, Display window, Internal sprinkler, Inside storage
Sellers/tenants personal property
Forced air
Brick, Steel

Building Details

Year Built 999
Listing Agency: Weichert, Realtors - Great Day
Listed By: Mike Weyh · License #47937-94
Source: Compass
Added: Aug 18, 2025 Changed: Aug 30 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 4:39PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Weichert, Realtors - Great Day

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial flex property at 242 West Edgewater Street provides more than 5,000 square feet of adaptable space. The configuration includes a reception area, display window, private restrooms, interior storage, overhead doors, and an internal sprinkler system. A walkout or outside entrance and poured concrete foundation add to the building’s functional layout.

The property is positioned just off downtown in Portage, Wisconsin. Exterior construction incorporates brick and steel, while forced-air heating serves the building. Improvements identified for the property include a new roof, furnace, windows, and electrical system. The space is suited to a range of commercial formats, including retail, office, warehouse, and industrial operations.

Key Highlights

  • >5,000 square feet of commercial flex space
  • Overhead doors with walkout or outside entrance
  • Private restrooms, reception area, and display window

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
$13,021
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
6.51%
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%
$260,420 $260.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$186,014 $186.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$144,678 $144.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,000 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
$20.4K $4.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$367 −$0.07/SF
EGI
$20.0K $4.01/SF
− OpEx
−$7.0K −$1.40/SF
NOI
$13.0K $2.60/SF
Area
Columbia County, WI
Vacancy
1.80%
Lease Rate
$4.08 /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%
$260,420
Cap Rate 7%
$186,014
Cap Rate 9%
$144,678

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Industrial
$472.6K
$413.5K – $551.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,080 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.54%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$186.0K
$162.8K – $217.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,021 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.51%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.12M
$982.9K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,631 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 39.32%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Lilac Shop Markets Take-out & Catering

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store Barber Shop Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

441
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 53901, WI

14,924
Population
6,550
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
147.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
101
Density / Sq Mi
$72,244
Median Household Income
$40,914
Median Earnings
$969
Median Rent
$214,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region

4.4% 2019
4.9% 2020
3.6% 2021
3.1% 2022
4.6% 2023
5% 2024
4.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Commercial flex space supports retail, office, warehouse, and industrial uses, with overhead doors and private restrooms.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 242 West Edgewater Street Portage, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: >5,000 square feet of commercial flex space; Overhead doors with walkout or outside entrance; Private restrooms, reception area, and display window
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