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    2511 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

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    Highly visible church and education building in connected Minneapolis neighborhood.

    Type:SPECIALTY
    Property size:
    26,670 SF
    Lot size:
    0.72 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $59/SF
    Added:
    Jul 28, 2025
    Days on Market:
    304
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 8:41 pm

    Property Features for 2511 E Franklin Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    26,670 SF
    Lot size
    0.72 Acres
    Property subtype
    SPECIALTY

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    Listing Contact
    Ian L McRoberts

    Listing agent Ian L McRoberts

    Listing office Element, Inc

    Listing date Jul 28, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prominent corner location with excellent signage and street visibility
    • Significant potential for adaptive reuse
    • Convenient access to transit, UMN, Augsburg, and I‑94
    • Distinctive architectural elements with a mid‑century office addition
    • Existing gathering spaces, offices, and storage areas offer built‑in flexibility
    • Surface parking for approximately 28 vehicles

    Overview

    This property presents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly visible church and education building situated in a well-connected Minneapolis neighborhood. The property features architectural character and significant potential for adaptive reuse, making it suitable for mission-driven buyers or community-minded redevelopment. It occupies a prominent corner location, offering excellent signage and street visibility. Distinctive architectural elements are complemented by a mid-century office addition. The existing layout includes gathering spaces, offices, and storage areas, providing built-in flexibility for various uses. Surface parking is available for approximately 28 vehicles. The property benefits from convenient access to transit, the University of Minnesota (UMN), Augsburg University, and Interstate 94. The property size is 26670 square feet.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Bethany Lutheran Church Church Esse Law Law Firm CAIR Minnesota Charitable Organization Open Door Learning ... Training Center Workers Interfaith Network ... Food Bank

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Minneapolis
    County
    Anoka
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -93.2355
    Latitude
    44.9625

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Church & religious facility - Highly visible church and education building in connected Minneapolis neighborhood.
    Where is this church & religious facility located?
    The property is located at 2511 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,600,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prominent corner location with excellent signage and street visibility; Significant potential for adaptive reuse; Convenient access to transit, UMN, Augsburg, and I‑94
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    Realmo CapRate Calculation

    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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