Durham Office Near Highway
For Sale
$750,000
3219 Guess, Durham, NC 27705
Office property close to Highway 85, Duke, and RTP.
Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$468.75
Days on Market464
Property Features for 3219 Guess
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,600 SF
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$1,821
Building Details
Year Built
1937
Listing Agency:
LING WU
Listed By:
LING WU
Source:
Corcoran
Added: May 26, 2025
Changed: Mar 16
Last Checked: Jul 18 at 1:37AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,600-square-foot property is located close to Highway 85, Duke University, Research Triangle Park (RTP), and major shopping centers. Situated with road frontage on Guess Road, the property includes a half-acre lot. It is suitable for various uses, including home occupation, medical, dental, attorney, or accounting offices.
Key Highlights
- Convenient location near Hwy 85, Duke University, and Research Triangle Park (RTP).
- Suitable for business or residential use.
- High‑visibility road frontage on Guess Road.
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
$24,710
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
3.29%
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%
$494,200
$494.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$353,000
$353.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$274,556
$274.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,600 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
$39.9K $24.96/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.0K −$4.37/SF
EGI
$32.9K $20.59/SF
− OpEx
−$8.2K −$5.15/SF
NOI
$24.7K $15.44/SF
Area
Durham, NC
Vacancy
17.50%
Lease Rate
$24.96 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$494,200
Cap Rate 7%
$353,000
Cap Rate 9%
$274,556
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$353.0K
$308.9K – $411.8K
NOI $24,710 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.29%
Second Best
Healthcare Medical
$340.7K
$298.1K – $397.4K
NOI $23,846 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.18%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$516.7K
$452.1K – $602.8K
NOI $36,166 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.82%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
887
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 27705, NC
50,472
Population
24,108
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
62%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
42.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,199
Density / Sq Mi
$71,153
Median Household Income
$43,138
Median Earnings
$1,422
Median Rent
$398,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Medical Office Space - Office property close to Highway 85, Duke, and RTP.
Where is this medical office space located?
The property is located at 3219 Guess Durham, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Convenient location near Hwy 85, Duke University, and Research Triangle Park (RTP).; Suitable for business or residential use.; High‑visibility road frontage on Guess Road.
