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Mixed-Use Live-Work Building

3012 L Drive Helena, MT 59602

3012 L Drive, Helena, MT, 59602
$1,250,000
For Sale
$1,250,000

Two-building live-work property with retail/office space, a 1-bedroom apartment, and a heated warehouse-shop.

Property Size8,190 SF
Lot Size2.00 Acres
Price / SF$152.63
Days on Market69

Property Features for 3012 L Drive

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
8,190 SF
Lot size
2.00 Acres

Building Details

Year Built
1999
Listing agency Windermere Great Divide-Bozeman
Listed by Dina Emmert · License #RRE-BRO-LIC-45433
Source Purewestrealestate
Added: May 14 Updated: Jul 20 at 6:09PM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:01AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use commercial property includes two separate buildings with multiple use possibilities. The main 5,300± SF commercial/residential structure combines retail and office space with a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, offering additional rental income options and live-work flexibility. A second 2,890± SF heated warehouse-shop building provides enclosed space for storage, operations, or light industrial needs.

The property sits at the highly visible intersection of Canyon Ferry Road and Wylie Drive in Helena and is addressed as 3012 L Drive. Outside, it features a large gravel/dirt yard with ample space for parking, equipment storage, contractor use, and fleet or vehicles. Existing leases are in place, providing immediate income potential.

For buyers looking to own or operate a flexible commercial asset, the combination of street-facing retail/office space, onsite residential use, heated warehouse-shop space, and yard area supports a range of mixed-use arrangements on approximately 2+ acres.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑building commercial live‑work property on ~2+ acres at Canyon Ferry Road and Wylie Drive in Helena
  • Main 5,300± SF building includes retail and office space plus a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment
  • Second 2,890± SF heated warehouse‑shop building for storage, operations, or light industrial use

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $157.2k $19.20
− Vacancy −$4.7k −$0.58
EGI $152.5k $18.62
− OpEx −$45.8k −$5.59
NOI $106.8k $13.04
8,190 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 3.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.53M
$1.33M – $1.78M (±1% cap)
NOI $106,771 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.54%
Second Best
Office B
$1.25M
$1.10M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $87,715 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.02%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.78M
$1.56M – $2.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $124,540 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Four O Six ... Construction Company Healing Center Helena Alternative Medicine Practice Big Sky Installations ... General Contractor Ace Roofing LLC Roofing Company

Suggested Use

Building Supply Dental Office Auto Repair Shop Law Firm Electrical Service HVAC Service Cafe & Coffee Shop Carpet & Flooring Store Restaurant Grocery & Convenience Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Two-building live-work property with retail/office space, a 1-bedroom apartment, and a heated warehouse-shop.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 3012 L Drive Helena, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑building commercial live‑work property on ~2+ acres at Canyon Ferry Road and Wylie Drive in Helena; Main 5,300± SF building includes retail and office space plus a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment; Second 2,890± SF heated warehouse‑shop building for storage, operations, or light industrial use
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