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Six-Unit Apartment Building
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$735,000

3005 Lake Villa Drive, Metairie, LA 70002

Multifamily property with varied unit layouts, on-site laundry, and assigned parking for residents.

Property Size4,580 SF
Days on Market112

Property Features for 3005 Lake Villa Drive

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,580 SF
Property subtype Multi Family Home

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Units

Unit Mix 5 x 2BR/1BA, 1 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 6
Parking per Unit 2

Amenities

coin-operated laundry

Building Details

Building Size 4,580 SF
Year Built 1975
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty New Orleans
Listed By: Lori Scott · License #S55873
Source: Nolalivingrealty
Added: Apr 23 Changed: Aug 10 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 12:02PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This six-unit multifamily property, built in 1975, includes five two-bedroom, one-bath apartments and one one-bedroom, one-bath unit currently used as the manager’s residence. Each apartment has an assigned parking lane with capacity for two cars. Coin-operated washers and dryers are located in a common-area laundry facility at the rear of the building. Underground plumbing has also been replaced.

The property is positioned near Veterans Hwy, with access to interstate connections, bus stops, restaurants, grocery stores, Raising Cane’s Chicken, and MOOYAH Burgers. The two nearby restaurant anchors are approximately 1 1/2 blocks away on Veterans.

Key Highlights

  • Six total units: five 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments and one 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath manager’s unit
  • Built in 1975 with underground plumbing replaced
  • Coin‑operated washers and dryers in a rear common‑area laundry

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
$42,621
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
5.80%
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%
$852,420 $852.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$608,871 $608.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$473,567 $473.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,580 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
$82.4K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.9K −$1.08/SF
EGI
$77.5K $16.92/SF
− OpEx
−$34.9K −$7.61/SF
NOI
$42.6K $9.31/SF
Area
Metairie, LA
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$852,420
Cap Rate 7%
$608,871
Cap Rate 9%
$473,567

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$608.9K
$532.8K – $710.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,621 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.07M
$938.5K – $1.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,077 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Bakery Parking Lot & Garage Pet Grooming Service Wine and Liquor Store Daycare Center Tattoo & Piercing Shop

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

Lease Details

6
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,695
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 70002, LA

19,857
Population
9,585
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
50%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,205
Density / Sq Mi
$65,576
Median Household Income
$50,983
Median Earnings
$1,128
Median Rent
$379,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Multifamily property with varied unit layouts, on-site laundry, and assigned parking for residents.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 3005 Lake Villa Drive Metairie, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $735,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six total units: five 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments and one 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath manager’s unit; Built in 1975 with underground plumbing replaced; Coin‑operated washers and dryers in a rear common‑area laundry
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