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Mixed-Use Building With Retail
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$1,099,990

357 Martin, Blaine, WA 98230

Fully leased mixed-use property combines remodeled apartments with retail and office space on the main level.

Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$366.66
Days on Market116

Property Features for 357 Martin

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,000 SF
Property subtype Multi-family
Occupancy 100%

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 3

Building Details

Year Built 1990
Buildings 1
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Windermere RE Whatcom,Inc.
Listed By: Brandi Coplen
Source: Skylineproperties
Added: Apr 16 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 3:52PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Windermere RE Whatcom,Inc.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1990, this 3,000-square-foot mixed-use building combines residential, retail, and office components. The upper floor contains two remodeled apartments of approximately 750 square feet each, with two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Improvements include custom cabinetry, luxury vinyl plank flooring, tile finishes, updated appliances, windows, and doors. The main level includes retail space, three office suites, and an additional residential unit.

Recent exterior work includes cement board siding, a roof replacement, and composite exterior stairs. Parking is provided through alley access and street frontage. The property is near downtown Blaine, I-5, and the US/Canada border, with mixed-use zoning and multiple leased units supporting its income-producing configuration.

Key Highlights

  • 3,000‑square‑foot mixed‑use building built in 1990
  • Two remodeled upper‑level apartments, each approximately 750 square feet
  • Each apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom

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
$41,979
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
3.82%
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%
$839,580 $839.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$599,700 $599.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$466,433 $466.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,000 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
$67.7K $22.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$11.7K −$3.90/SF
EGI
$56.0K $18.66/SF
− OpEx
−$14.0K −$4.66/SF
NOI
$42.0K $13.99/SF
Area
Whatcom County, WA
Vacancy
17.30%
Lease Rate
$22.56 /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%
$839,580
Cap Rate 7%
$599,700
Cap Rate 9%
$466,433

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$599.7K
$524.7K – $699.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,979 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.82%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$543.9K
$475.9K – $634.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,070 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.46%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$707.7K
$619.3K – $825.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,541 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.50%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Tica's Treasures Department Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Garden Center Home Appliance Store Pet Grooming Service

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

Lease Details

3
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

507
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 98230, WA

18,754
Population
9,395
Households
2
Avg Household Size
48
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
42.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
441
Density / Sq Mi
$82,716
Median Household Income
$45,603
Median Earnings
$1,255
Median Rent
$467,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in West region

11% 2019
14.1% 2020
15.5% 2021
17.2% 2022
19.9% 2023
21% 2024
20.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Fully leased mixed-use property combines remodeled apartments with retail and office space on the main level.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 357 Martin Blaine, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,099,990.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,000‑square‑foot mixed‑use building built in 1990; Two remodeled upper‑level apartments, each approximately 750 square feet; Each apartment includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom
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