Historic Office Building with Off-Street
For Sale
$400,000
303 E High Street, Lima, OH 45801
COMMERCIAL - Lima, OH
Property Size2,255 SF
Price / SF$177.38
Days on Market295
Property Features for 303 E High Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning description
447-Office Buidlings
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features
Parking Lot
Standard status
Active
APN
37-3106-18-006.000
Size
2,255 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
O L 2 S PT-E END FF 050.000
Legal Description
O L 2 S PT-E END FF 050.000
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1852
Floors in Building
1
Building materials
Brick
Roof type
Metal
Listing Agency:
CCR Realtors · Real Living
(419) 222-0555
Listed By:
Maria Sanko
(419) 303-8495
Added: Nov 1, 2025
Changed: Aug 4
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 11:06AM
MLS# 308731
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Historic brick office building built in 1852 and remodeled to its current state in 1991, offering a practical layout for a range of office uses. The space includes a reception area with a built-in desk, four offices, and 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom. Multiple entrances support flexible access, and there is usable loft space for storage or additional offices.
The building features natural gas forced-air heating and central air cooling. A private, off-street parking lot is included for tenant and guest convenience.
Served by public water and public sewer, the structure has a metal roof. The combination of original historic character and later remodel provides a distinctive setting for office tenants looking for a classic building with functional interior space.
The building features natural gas forced-air heating and central air cooling. A private, off-street parking lot is included for tenant and guest convenience.
Served by public water and public sewer, the structure has a metal roof. The combination of original historic character and later remodel provides a distinctive setting for office tenants looking for a classic building with functional interior space.
Key Highlights
- Built in 1852 and remodeled in 1991
- Reception area with built‑in desk
- Four offices plus usable loft 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
$28,575
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
7.14%
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%
$571,500
$571.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$408,214
$408.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$317,500
$317.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,255 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
$43.3K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.2K −$2.30/SF
EGI
$38.1K $16.90/SF
− OpEx
−$9.5K −$4.22/SF
NOI
$28.6K $12.67/SF
Area
Allen County, OH
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$571,500
Cap Rate 7%
$408,214
Cap Rate 9%
$317,500
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$408.2K
$357.2K – $476.3K
NOI $28,575 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.14%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$543.1K
$475.3K – $633.7K
NOI $38,020 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
979
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Demographics for 45801, OH
22,819
Population
9,351
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
45.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
499
Density / Sq Mi
$47,442
Median Household Income
$33,224
Median Earnings
$865
Median Rent
$111,600
Median Home Value
Market
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Historic office building built in 1852 and remodeled in 1991 with central air, four offices, and private off-street parking lot.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 303 E High Street Lima, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1852 and remodeled in 1991; Reception area with built‑in desk; Four offices plus usable loft space
