Waterfront Mixed-Use Commercial
For Sale
$1,100,000
3851 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603
Fee-simple waterfront property on Homer Spit with multiple tenant spaces and substantial platform deck for marine and retail uses.
Property Size4,907 SF
Lot Size0.50 Acres
Price / SF$224.17
Days on Market78
Property Features for 3851 Homer Spit Rd
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,907 SF
Class
Trophy asset
Lot size
0.50 Acres
Zoning
Marine Industrial
Amenities
private restrooms
platform deck space
Building Details
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty
(907) 226-2226
Listed By:
Gina Pelaia · License #16355
(907) 399-6183
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jun 20
Changed: Sep 5
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 3:15PM
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 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This iconic fee-simple waterfront commercial property on the Homer Spit is known locally as the “Shellfish Building.” It includes approximately a half-acre of land and an approximately 4,907-square-foot building designed for flexibility, with multiple tenant spaces and private restrooms. The building is occupied by a diverse mix of established tenants, including Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Association, retail shellfish operations, Broken Oar Restaurant, and other long-term tenants, with commercial, retail, office, restaurant, and warehouse uses represented.
The property operates year-round and offers direct beach frontage with views of Kachemak Bay and the surrounding mountains. An impressive approximately 6,510-square-foot platform deck provides outdoor space that can support uses such as outdoor dining, events, retail displays, marine-related activities, or future expansion. The property was engineered with room to accommodate a future elevator installation, supporting the option for improved accessibility.
Storm-related impacts have occurred over time, and a professional engineering report is available upon request. The property is located within the Marine Industrial zoning district, which offers a range of commercial and marine-related uses.
The property operates year-round and offers direct beach frontage with views of Kachemak Bay and the surrounding mountains. An impressive approximately 6,510-square-foot platform deck provides outdoor space that can support uses such as outdoor dining, events, retail displays, marine-related activities, or future expansion. The property was engineered with room to accommodate a future elevator installation, supporting the option for improved accessibility.
Storm-related impacts have occurred over time, and a professional engineering report is available upon request. The property is located within the Marine Industrial zoning district, which offers a range of commercial and marine-related uses.
Key Highlights
- .50‑acre fee‑simple waterfront commercial property on World‑Famous Homer Spit with direct beach frontage and views of Kachemak Bay and surrounding mountains
- Approximately 4,907 SF building with multiple tenant spaces supporting commercial, retail, office, restaurant, and warehouse uses
- Year‑round occupied by established long‑term tenants, including Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Association and Broken Oar Restaurant, plus retail shellfish operations
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
$97,761
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
8.89%
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%
$1,955,220
$2.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,396,586
$1.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,086,233
$1.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,907 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
$137.8K $28.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.4K −$1.52/SF
EGI
$130.3K $26.56/SF
− OpEx
−$32.6K −$6.64/SF
NOI
$97.8K $19.92/SF
Area
Kenai Peninsula County, AK
Vacancy
5.40%
Lease Rate
$28.08 /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%
$1,955,220
Cap Rate 7%
$1,396,586
Cap Rate 9%
$1,086,233
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.40M
$1.22M – $1.63M
NOI $97,761 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.89%
Second Best
Retail
$1.13M
$987.2K – $1.32M
NOI $78,975 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.18%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$34.03M
$29.78M – $39.70M
NOI $2,382,290 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 216.57%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Demographics for 99603, AK
10,766
Population
6,251
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1,068.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
10
Density / Sq Mi
$76,368
Median Household Income
$41,530
Median Earnings
$1,236
Median Rent
$345,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in West region
Questions? Ask Rey
Realmo’s AI knows this listing — price, zoning, demand, history. Ask anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Fee-simple waterfront property on Homer Spit with multiple tenant spaces and substantial platform deck for marine and retail uses.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 3851 Homer Spit Rd Homer, AK.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: .50‑acre fee‑simple waterfront commercial property on World‑Famous Homer Spit with direct beach frontage and views of Kachemak Bay and surrounding mountains; Approximately 4,907 SF building with multiple tenant spaces supporting commercial, retail, office, restaurant, and warehouse uses; Year‑round occupied by established long‑term tenants, including Kachemak Shellfish Mariculture Association and Broken Oar Restaurant, plus retail shellfish operations
