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    316 Forrest St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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    97,000 SF historic building in growing downtown district.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    97,000 SF
    Price / SF:
    $18/SF
    Added:
    May 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    16
    Last Refresh:
    May 27 at 7:46 am

    Property Features for 316 Forrest St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    97,000 SF
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Markus Simmons
    Markus Simmons

    Listing agent Markus Simmons

    Listing office London & Stetelman Realtors

    Listing date May 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Large ±97,000 SF historic building in Downtown Hattiesburg.
    • Significant adaptive reuse potential for various development projects.
    • Located in a rapidly growing and active downtown market.
    • On‑site parking lot included.
    • Close proximity to downtown restaurants, nightlife, retail, and cultural attractions.
    • Rare opportunity for a property of this scale and historic significance.

    Overview

    This is a rare opportunity to acquire a ±97,000 SF historic former jail facility in the heart of the rapidly growing Historic Downtown Hattiesburg district. Positioned in one of Mississippi’s most active and evolving downtown markets, this property offers significant scale, character, and adaptive reuse potential for visionary developers and investors. The property includes an on-site parking lot, with an additional adjacent parking lot available through separate negotiation. The building’s size, location, and historic architecture create an ideal canvas for a transformative mixed-use redevelopment project. Potential redevelopment uses include multifamily apartments, condominiums, boutique hotel or hospitality concept, retail and restaurant space, grocery or market concept, entertainment venue, office or creative workspace, and mixed-use redevelopment. Located within close proximity to Downtown Hattiesburg’s restaurants, nightlife, retail, and cultural attractions, the property is well-positioned to capitalize on continued investment and residential growth in the area. Opportunities of this scale and historic significance in Downtown Hattiesburg are increasingly rare.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Forrest County Constables County Court Forrest County Public ... Local Government Office Forrest County Metro ... County Government Office

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Hattiesburg
    County
    Forrest
    State
    Mississippi
    Longitude
    -89.29174
    Latitude
    31.326421

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - 97,000 SF historic building in growing downtown district.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 316 Forrest St Hattiesburg, MS.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Large ±97,000 SF historic building in Downtown Hattiesburg.; Significant adaptive reuse potential for various development projects.; Located in a rapidly growing and active downtown market.
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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