Duplex with Private
For Sale
$485,000
3201 - 3203 Laurel Ln, Centralia, WA 98531
Two residential units provide separate living spaces, bathrooms, and garage access within a flexible income property.
Property Size1,924 SF
Lot Size0.43 Acres
Price / SF$252.08
Days on Market26
Property Features for 3201 - 3203 Laurel Ln
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,924 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Parking per Unit
1
Building Details
Year Built
1968
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Gateway Real Estate
(253) 904-1500
Listed By:
Shelley Hansen
Source:
Nfrrealty
Added: Aug 5
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 11:54AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex contains 1,924 square feet of combined living area across two separate units. Each side offers two bedrooms, one full bathroom, practical living space, and a private garage. The property was built in 1968 and received a new roof in 2019.
The units sit on a level 18,731-square-foot lot at 3201–3203 Laurel Ln in Centralia, Washington. The substantial outdoor area supports a range of residential uses, including gardening and recreation, while providing space around the building. The two-unit configuration accommodates an owner-occupant arrangement or leasing both residences, subject to the buyer’s plans and applicable requirements.
The units sit on a level 18,731-square-foot lot at 3201–3203 Laurel Ln in Centralia, Washington. The substantial outdoor area supports a range of residential uses, including gardening and recreation, while providing space around the building. The two-unit configuration accommodates an owner-occupant arrangement or leasing both residences, subject to the buyer’s plans and applicable requirements.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with 1,924 SF of combined living space
- Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom
- Private garage provided for each unit
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
$20,575
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
4.24%
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%
$411,500
$411.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$293,929
$293.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$228,611
$228.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,924 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
$31.2K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.92/SF
EGI
$29.4K $15.28/SF
− OpEx
−$8.8K −$4.58/SF
NOI
$20.6K $10.69/SF
Area
Lewis County, WA
Vacancy
5.70%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$411,500
Cap Rate 7%
$293,929
Cap Rate 9%
$228,611
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$293.9K
$257.2K – $342.9K
NOI $20,575 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.24%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$271.1K
$237.2K – $316.3K
NOI $18,979 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.91%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$586.8K
$513.5K – $684.6K
NOI $41,078 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
98
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 98531, WA
26,669
Population
11,070
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
129.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
206
Density / Sq Mi
$61,963
Median Household Income
$37,330
Median Earnings
$1,068
Median Rent
$285,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units provide separate living spaces, bathrooms, and garage access within a flexible income property.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3201 - 3203 Laurel Ln Centralia, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $485,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 1,924 SF of combined living space; Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom; Private garage provided for each unit
