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Historic Schoolhouse Apartment Building
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$3,595,000

3530 Utah St, Louis, MO 63118

Boutique multifamily property with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences featuring loft-style layouts and preserved architectural details.

Property Size17,131 SF
Price / SF$209.85
Days on Market26

Property Features for 3530 Utah St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 17,131 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Building Details

Year Built 1905
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Salient Realty Group, LLC
Listed By: Timothy McCarthy · License #2019034093
Source: Nations-network
Added: Aug 4 Changed: Aug 28 Last Checked: Aug 28 at 12:56PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

La Maison is a 17,131-square-foot apartment building occupying a restored historic schoolhouse originally constructed in 1905. The property includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, with many apartments arranged in loft-style layouts. Interior features include quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and original hardwood flooring. Soaring ceilings and oversized windows bring natural light throughout the building, while select units retain built-in bookshelves and vintage chalkboards.

The property is located at 3530 Utah Street in St. Louis, near Tower Grove Park, South Grand retail, SLU Medical, and Downtown St. Louis. Its unit mix, distinctive historic elements, and combination of updated finishes with original details define the asset's residential character.

Key Highlights

  • 17,131‑square‑foot apartment building constructed in 1905
  • Restored historic schoolhouse with preserved architectural features
  • Studio, one‑bedroom, and two‑bedroom apartment layouts

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
$159,421
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
4.43%
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%
$3,188,420 $3.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,277,443 $2.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,771,344 $1.8M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 17,131 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
$308.4K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$18.5K −$1.08/SF
EGI
$289.9K $16.92/SF
− OpEx
−$130.4K −$7.61/SF
NOI
$159.4K $9.31/SF
Area
St. Louis County, MO
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$3,188,420
Cap Rate 7%
$2,277,443
Cap Rate 9%
$1,771,344

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.28M
$1.99M – $2.66M (±1% cap)
NOI $159,421 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.43%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.68M
$3.22M – $4.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $257,363 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Travel Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,061
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 63118, MO

25,194
Population
14,770
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
38%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
3.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,410
Density / Sq Mi
$57,268
Median Household Income
$44,717
Median Earnings
$952
Median Rent
$210,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Boutique multifamily property with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences featuring loft-style layouts and preserved architectural details.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 3530 Utah St Louis, MO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 17,131‑square‑foot apartment building constructed in 1905; Restored historic schoolhouse with preserved architectural features; Studio, one‑bedroom, and two‑bedroom apartment layouts
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