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    Versatile 1,464 SF unit ideal for office, retail, or medical.

    Type:OFFICE
    Property size:
    1,464 SF
    Price / SF:
    $165/SF
    Added:
    Apr 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    31
    Last Refresh:
    May 8 at 3:27 am

    Property Features for 255 Hwy 97

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,464 SF
    Property subtype
    OFFICE

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    Listing Contact
    Jeff D Nordness

    Listing agent Jeff D Nordness

    Listing office Essence Real Estate Services Inc.

    Listing date Apr 23, 2026

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Essence Real Estate Services Inc.

    HighLights

    • High traffic and visibility with terrific access to Hwy.97 and Hwy.61 (Forest Blvd.)
    • Rare main level corner unit
    • Ideal for office, retail, service or medical
    • Approximately 1,464 sf
    • Parking on two sides
    • Drive‑thru window possible

    Overview

    This main level corner unit offers approximately 1,464 square feet of space, suitable for office, retail, service, or medical use. The property benefits from high traffic and visibility, with convenient access to Highway 97 and Highway 61 (Forest Boulevard). Parking is available on two sides of the building. A drive-thru window may be possible. The property's location is near Forest Lake City Hall, Dunkin', Coffee & Bytes, Friar's, Rubio's on 61, convenience stores, and other retail establishments. The 2026 taxes are $2,230.00, and the association dues are $167.00 per month.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Office B

    Conservative
    $225.6K
    NOI $20,308 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $290.1K
    NOI $20,308 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $406.2K
    NOI $20,308 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    NOI Build-Up
    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.
         Calculated for Office B

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $36.5k $24.96
    − Vacancy −$9.5k −$6.46
    EGI $27.1k $18.50
    − OpEx −$6.8k −$4.62
    NOI $20.3k $13.87
    1,464 SF · lease $24.96/SF/yr · vacancy 25.90% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Office B
    $290.1K
    $253.9K – $338.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,308 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.40%
    Second Best
    Healthcare Medical
    $276.7K
    $242.1K – $322.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $19,369 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.01%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $406.7K
    $355.8K – $474.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $28,466 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.77%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hotel & Motel Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Dental Office

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Forest Lake
    County
    Washington
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -93.0169
    Latitude
    45.2627

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Versatile 1,464 SF unit ideal for office, retail, or medical.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 255 Hwy 97 Forest Lake, MN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $241,800.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High traffic and visibility with terrific access to Hwy.97 and Hwy.61 (Forest Blvd.); Rare main level corner unit; Ideal for office, retail, service or medical
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    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.

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    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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    • 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
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    • 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
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