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Live-Work Industrial Property
For Sale
$149,000

313 W 5th Street, Muncie, IN 47302

MULTI_FAMILY - Muncie, IN

Property Size1,014 SF
Lot Size0.78 Acres
Price / SF$146.94
Days on Market65

Property Features for 313 W 5th Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Full bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 1, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2
Parking 10
Parking features Off Street
Fencing Chain Link
Lot features City/ Town/ Suburb, Corner
Elementary school Southview
Middle school Southside
High school Central
Elementary school district Muncie Community Schools
Middle school district Muncie Community Schools
High school district Muncie Community Schools
Directions GPS friendly
Subdivision Delaware County
Standard status Active
APN 181116430007000003
Size 1,014 SF
Lot size 0.78 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Description S P A E 140FT LOT 1 BLK 6
Legal Description S P A E 140FT LOT 1 BLK 6

Utilities

Cooling system Multi Units, Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1900
Number of units 1
Flooring type Mixed
Roof type Shingle, Asphalt, Metal
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Real Estate Groups · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Lisa Buckner · License #RB14050240
Added: May 29 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 8:06AM
MLS# 202623603

Copyright © 2026 Mid-Eastern Indiana Association of Realtor MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This live-work property combines an operating machine shop with additional outbuildings and residential income. The setup includes the commercial machine shop building, an additional pole barn for storage or expansion, and a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath rental home with an unfinished attic. The fenced property provides outdoor space, including ample parking.

Conveniently located near downtown Muncie, the property offers a mixed configuration for buyers seeking established industrial space alongside a residential unit for rental income.

Key Highlights

  • Operating machine shop in place, with history dating to the early 1900s (Kemp Machine Shop and later BK Machine Shop).
  • Includes commercial building plus an additional pole barn for storage or expansion.
  • Separate 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath rental home with an unfinished attic.

Financial Insights For Industrial

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 $19.3k $19.08
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$1.79
EGI $17.5k $17.29
− OpEx −$5.3k −$5.19
NOI $12.3k $12.10
1,014 SF · lease $19.08/SF/yr · vacancy 9.40% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$617.2K
$540.0K – $720.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,201 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 28.99%
Second Best
Industrial
$175.3K
$153.4K – $204.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,270 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.23%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$712.4K
$623.3K – $831.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,866 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 33.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Live-work space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Building Supply Real Estate Agency Big Box & Wholesale Store Food Market Furniture & Home Goods

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Fenced yard

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

638
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 47302, IN

25,704
Population
12,625
Households
2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
65.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
394
Density / Sq Mi
$47,185
Median Household Income
$31,795
Median Earnings
$865
Median Rent
$70,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Operating machine shop, additional pole barn, and a fenced site with a 2-bedroom rental home.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 313 W 5th Street Muncie, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $149,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Operating machine shop in place, with history dating to the early 1900s (Kemp Machine Shop and later BK Machine Shop).; Includes commercial building plus an additional pole barn for storage or expansion.; Separate 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath rental home with an unfinished attic.
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