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3211 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
4,670 SF building in high-traffic area, ideal for business.
Property Size4,670 SF
Lot Size0.93 Acres
Price / SF$160.60
Days on Market682
Property Features for 3211 Old Forest Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,670 SF
Lot size
0.93 Acres
Property subtype
Office, Retail
Zoning
B-3
Building Details
Year Built
1970
Buildings
1
Stories
1
Units
1
Listing Agency:
Cushman & Wakefield Thalhimer - Lynchburg, Virginia
(434) 455-2302
Listed By:
Norman Moon · License #VA 4001000797
Source:
Crexi
Added: Oct 10, 2024
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 10:25PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located on Old Forest Road in Lynchburg, Virginia, this 4,670 SF building is zoned B-3 General Business, offering various possibilities for use. Previously utilized as a residential real estate office, the property benefits from high traffic and visibility. The surrounding area includes well-known tenants such as Walmart, McDonalds, Taco Bell, and Verizon. The property is situated on 0.932 acres. The estimated 2024 population within a 5-mile radius is over 92,000, with a median household income of $58,561.
Key Highlights
- High traffic and visibility on Old Forest Road.
- Zoned B‑3 General Business, suitable for various uses.
- Located in a thriving community with a large population (over 92,000 within a 5‑mile radius).
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
$56,665
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
7.56%
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%
$1,133,300
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$809,500
$809.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$629,611
$629.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,670 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
$84.1K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.1K −$0.67/SF
EGI
$80.9K $17.33/SF
− OpEx
−$24.3K −$5.20/SF
NOI
$56.7K $12.13/SF
Area
Lynchburg County, VA
Vacancy
3.70%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /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%
$1,133,300
Cap Rate 7%
$809,500
Cap Rate 9%
$629,611
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$1.01M
$882.6K – $1.18M
NOI $70,610 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.41%
Second Best
Retail
$809.5K
$708.3K – $944.4K
NOI $56,665 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.56%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.38M
$1.21M – $1.61M
NOI $96,837 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.91%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
481
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 24501, VA
27,160
Population
12,157
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
36.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
748
Density / Sq Mi
$45,305
Median Household Income
$28,790
Median Earnings
$936
Median Rent
$155,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office units - 4,670 SF building in high-traffic area, ideal for business.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 3211 Old Forest Rd Lynchburg, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High traffic and visibility on Old Forest Road.; Zoned B‑3 General Business, suitable for various uses.; Located in a thriving community with a large population (over 92,000 within a 5‑mile radius).
