Two-Unit
For Sale
$459,000
270 Sherman Ave, Lexington, KY 40502
Separate residences support rental use or an owner-occupant arrangement.
Property Size2,160 SF
Price / SF$212.50
Days on Market38
Property Features for 270 Sherman Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,160 SF
Property subtype
Residential Income
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Listing Agency:
The Brokerage
(859) 983-2717
Listed By:
Tyler I Back · License #218460
(859) 983-2717
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jul 23
Changed: Aug 21
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:39PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex contains 2160 square feet arranged as two separate residences, with each unit providing its own private living space. The configuration supports continued rental use or an owner-occupant setup with one residence occupied and the other rented.
The property is located at 270 Sherman Ave in Lexington, near the University of Kentucky, downtown Lexington, Chevy Chase, and local shopping and dining. Its residential layout and proximity to these destinations provide a straightforward option for buyers seeking a two-unit property in an established Lexington setting.
The property is located at 270 Sherman Ave in Lexington, near the University of Kentucky, downtown Lexington, Chevy Chase, and local shopping and dining. Its residential layout and proximity to these destinations provide a straightforward option for buyers seeking a two-unit property in an established Lexington setting.
Key Highlights
- Duplex with two separate residential units
- 2160 square feet of total property size
- Each unit has its own private living space
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
$17,945
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
3.91%
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%
$358,900
$358.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$256,357
$256.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$199,389
$199.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,160 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
$27.0K $12.48/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$0.61/SF
EGI
$25.6K $11.87/SF
− OpEx
−$7.7K −$3.56/SF
NOI
$17.9K $8.31/SF
Area
Lexington, KY
Vacancy
4.90%
Lease Rate
$12.48 /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%
$358,900
Cap Rate 7%
$256,357
Cap Rate 9%
$199,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$256.4K
$224.3K – $299.1K
NOI $17,945 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.91%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$232.6K
$203.5K – $271.3K
NOI $16,279 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.55%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$450.0K
$393.8K – $525.0K
NOI $31,502 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.86%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
598
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 40502, KY
26,080
Population
14,232
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
7.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,673
Density / Sq Mi
$73,939
Median Household Income
$46,197
Median Earnings
$1,068
Median Rent
$483,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Separate residences support rental use or an owner-occupant arrangement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 270 Sherman Ave Lexington, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $459,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with two separate residential units; 2160 square feet of total property size; Each unit has its own private living space
