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    3228 1St Ave S Seattle, WA 98134

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    $5,449,950

    Versatile property in Seattle's SODO district with income potential.

    Lot size:
    0.32 Acres

    Property Features for 3228 1St Ave S

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.32 Acres

    Building Details

    Year built
    1937

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    Listing Contact
    Paul B. Poirier
    Paul B. Poirier
    Source: Corcoran

    Listing Agency: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HS NW Listing Agent: Paul B. Poirier

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    Overview

    SODO Mixed-Use Opportunity

    Located in Seattle’s SODO district, just one mile south of downtown, this corner property offers frontage along First Avenue South. The building, totaling 20,975 square feet, sits on a 14,100 square foot lot and provides a combination of warehouse, creative, and income-producing spaces. The property is easily accessible to I-5, I-90, and SR-99. The 9,000 square feet of warehouse space, previously operated as a nightclub, offers open-span space suitable for entertainment, production, storage, creative workspace, or light industrial use. Surrounding the warehouse area are 17 band/practice rooms currently leased on short-term agreements, providing cash flow and flexibility. The front of the building includes three commercial storefront spaces along First Avenue South, creating street presence and income potential. Above the retail spaces are two office suites that could serve as administrative space, work studios, or support offices. This SODO asset is suited for entertainment, creative industries, production companies, breweries or businesses looking for a flagship presence.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Creative space

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Building Supply Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Big Box & Wholesale Store Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Seattle
    County
    King
    State
    Washington
    Longitude
    -122.33397
    Latitude
    47.57468

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Versatile property in Seattle's SODO district with income potential.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 3228 1St Ave S Seattle, WA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,449,950.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - Prime location in Seattle's SODO district, near downtown and stadiums, with high visibility on a corner lot.; - **20,975 SF building** with a rare combination of warehouse, creative, and income-producing spaces.; - **9,000 SF of flexible open-span warehouse space** suitable for entertainment, production, storage, or light industrial use.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

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

    Components

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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