Nursery and Garden Center
New
For Sale
$360,000
248 River Street, Oneonta, NY 13820
COMMERCIAL - Oneonta, NY
Property Size3,050 SF
Price / SF$118.03
Days on Market3
Property Features for 248 River Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
C/I
Zoning description
Commercial
Parking
20
Lot features
Irregular Lot
Elementary school district
Oneonta
Middle school district
Oneonta
High school district
Oneonta
Subdivision
Oneonta-City-361200
Standard status
Active
APN
299.15-1-9.2
Size
3,050 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
1455
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hot Water(Heating), Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Separate Meters
Water source
Public
Amenities
koi pond with stream
colorful perennials
Building Details
Year built
1970
Floors in Building
2
Building materials
Frame
Roof type
Shingle
Listing Agency:
Benson Agency Real Estate LLC
(607) 432-4391
Listed By:
Rodger B Moran · License #30MO0797197
(607) 287-1559
Added: Aug 12
Changed: Aug 13
Last Checked: Aug 14 at 2:06PM
MLS# R1706777
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This C/I-zoned commercial property includes 1,650 square feet of office and retail space, a functional greenhouse, and approximately 2,500 square feet of pergola, hardscape walkway, open, and covered areas. The grounds also feature a koi pond with a stream and waterway, along with yard space suitable for retail display or outdoor activities. Underground water and electric service support the site improvements.
Two recently created residential apartments add mixed-use functionality: a 650-square-foot, one-bedroom first-floor apartment and an 850-square-foot second-floor apartment with two bedrooms, one and a half baths, an open-concept kitchen and living area, and washer/dryer connections. The property was built in 1970 and has a frame construction, shingle roof, public water, public sewer, and natural gas, hot water, baseboard, and electric heating systems.
Two recently created residential apartments add mixed-use functionality: a 650-square-foot, one-bedroom first-floor apartment and an 850-square-foot second-floor apartment with two bedrooms, one and a half baths, an open-concept kitchen and living area, and washer/dryer connections. The property was built in 1970 and has a frame construction, shingle roof, public water, public sewer, and natural gas, hot water, baseboard, and electric heating systems.
Key Highlights
- C/I zoning with office, retail, and greenhouse improvements
- 1,650 SF of office and retail space
- Approximately 2,500 square feet of pergola, hardscape, open, and covered areas
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
$29,453
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
8.18%
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%
$589,060
$589.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$420,757
$420.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$327,256
$327.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,050 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
$43.9K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.60/SF
EGI
$42.1K $13.80/SF
− OpEx
−$12.6K −$4.14/SF
NOI
$29.5K $9.66/SF
Area
Otsego County, NY
Vacancy
4.20%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /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%
$589,060
Cap Rate 7%
$420,757
Cap Rate 9%
$327,256
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$420.8K
$368.2K – $490.9K
NOI $29,453 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.18%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$373.8K
$327.1K – $436.2K
NOI $26,169 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.27%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$840.8K
$735.7K – $980.9K
NOI $58,853 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.35%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
213
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 13820, NY
21,605
Population
10,083
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
107.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
201
Density / Sq Mi
$66,217
Median Household Income
$26,154
Median Earnings
$983
Median Rent
$176,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Nursery and garden center - C/I-zoned commercial property with greenhouse space, office and retail areas, apartments, and outdoor display improvements.
Where is this nursery and garden center located?
The property is located at 248 River Street Oneonta, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $360,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: C/I zoning with office, retail, and greenhouse improvements; 1,650 SF of office and retail space; Approximately 2,500 square feet of pergola, hardscape, open, and covered areas
