Corner-to-Corner Mixed-Use
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321 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77006
Mixed-use asset with a large on-site parking lot, corner-to-corner frontage, and seven individually metered units.
Property Size6,692 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Price / SF$280.19
Days on Market460
Property Features for 321 W Alabama St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
6,692 SF
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Property subtype
RETAIL
Financials
Asking Price
$1,995,000
Cap Rate
5.95%
Site & Location
Corner Location
Yes
Utilities to Site
Yes
Amenities
on-site parking lot
Building Details
Construction
Mid-Century
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Ray Allison Realtors
Listed By:
Ray Allison
(832) 689-9938
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Jun 15, 2025
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 16 at 3:39PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This corner-to-corner mixed-use property offers a blend of residential and commercial space with immediate flexibility for leasing and potential owner occupancy. The asset includes approximately 6,720 SF of improvements on an approximately 12,500 SF tract and offers seven total leasable units, including four updated studio/efficiency apartments (approximately 500 SF each), two commercial/retail suites totaling approximately 4,000 SF, and one approximately 1,000 SF workshop/storage unit that is currently owner-occupied. Suite #6 at 3803 Bute Street is approximately 2,200 SF and currently vacant and marketed for lease.
The property features large on-site parking and substantial corner frontage, including approximately 42’ on West Alabama, approximately 249’ on Bute Street, and approximately 60’ on Sul Ross. It is located within Historic First Montrose Commons, and includes a non-contributing structure that is not subject to historic preservation restrictions.
All units are individually metered and all-electric, with natural gas available to the property. The owner pays water and dumpster service, while commercial tenants reimburse taxes and insurance (NN) and are responsible for electricity, HVAC maintenance, and interior repairs. 48-hour notice is required for showings and the broker must accompany.
The property features large on-site parking and substantial corner frontage, including approximately 42’ on West Alabama, approximately 249’ on Bute Street, and approximately 60’ on Sul Ross. It is located within Historic First Montrose Commons, and includes a non-contributing structure that is not subject to historic preservation restrictions.
All units are individually metered and all-electric, with natural gas available to the property. The owner pays water and dumpster service, while commercial tenants reimburse taxes and insurance (NN) and are responsible for electricity, HVAC maintenance, and interior repairs. 48-hour notice is required for showings and the broker must accompany.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 12,500 SF corner‑to‑corner tract with large on‑site parking lot
- Approximately 6,720 SF of improvements and seven total leasable units
- Unit mix includes four updated studio/efficiency apartments (~500 SF each)
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
$90,741
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
4.84%
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%
$1,814,820
$1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,296,300
$1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,008,233
$1.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,692 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
$137.3K $20.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.7K −$1.15/SF
EGI
$129.6K $19.37/SF
− OpEx
−$38.9K −$5.81/SF
NOI
$90.7K $13.56/SF
Area
Houston, TX
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$20.52 /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%
$1,814,820
Cap Rate 7%
$1,296,300
Cap Rate 9%
$1,008,233
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$1.30M
$1.13M – $1.51M
NOI $90,741 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.84%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.47M
NOI $88,334 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.71%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.72M
$1.51M – $2.01M
NOI $120,456 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.42%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,773
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 77006, TX
24,129
Population
16,654
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
80%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,491
Density / Sq Mi
$102,003
Median Household Income
$73,275
Median Earnings
$1,761
Median Rent
$599,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Mixed-use asset with a large on-site parking lot, corner-to-corner frontage, and seven individually metered units.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 321 W Alabama St Houston, TX.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 12,500 SF corner‑to‑corner tract with large on‑site parking lot; Approximately 6,720 SF of improvements and seven total leasable units; Unit mix includes four updated studio/efficiency apartments (~500 SF each)
