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421 N 4th St, Bismarck, ND 58501
Updated office building with a drive-thru, large lobby, skylights, and off-street parking.
Property Size3,880 SF
Price / SF$252.55
Days on Market166
Property Features for 421 N 4th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,880 SF
Property subtype
OFFICE
Listing Agency:
Rise Property Brokers
(701) 400-4445
Listed By:
Jon Lee · License #11237
(701) 400-4445
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: Feb 27
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 2:02AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This downtown office building offers an updated interior and a practical layout centered on a large lobby. The space includes five private offices, a kitchenette, and bathrooms on both levels, with one bathroom on the main level and two bathrooms in the basement. Daylighting is provided through skylights and large windows, supported by a brick exterior.
The property sits in a downtown corner location and features off-street parking. A large cube pylon sign is also on site, which can help support visibility for the right business.
Built in 1971 and positioned on a 8,416 SF lot, the building is currently designated for DC - Core Zoning District. Office occupants and related professional uses should evaluate fit based on zoning requirements and any applicable regulations for the drive-thru component.
The property sits in a downtown corner location and features off-street parking. A large cube pylon sign is also on site, which can help support visibility for the right business.
Built in 1971 and positioned on a 8,416 SF lot, the building is currently designated for DC - Core Zoning District. Office occupants and related professional uses should evaluate fit based on zoning requirements and any applicable regulations for the drive-thru component.
Key Highlights
- Updated office building with a drive‑thru and downtown corner location
- 3,880 SF building on an 8,416 SF lot with brick exterior
- Large lobby with skylights and large windows
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
$50,394
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
5.14%
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%
$1,007,880
$1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$719,914
$719.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$559,933
$559.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,880 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
$78.2K $20.16/SF
− Vacancy
−$11.0K −$2.84/SF
EGI
$67.2K $17.32/SF
− OpEx
−$16.8K −$4.33/SF
NOI
$50.4K $12.99/SF
Area
Burleigh County, ND
Vacancy
14.10%
Lease Rate
$20.16 /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%
$1,007,880
Cap Rate 7%
$719,914
Cap Rate 9%
$559,933
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$719.9K
$629.9K – $839.9K
NOI $50,394 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.14%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$923.3K
$807.9K – $1.08M
NOI $64,632 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,155
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 58501, ND
28,388
Population
13,445
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
22.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,245
Density / Sq Mi
$69,796
Median Household Income
$45,237
Median Earnings
$938
Median Rent
$276,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Updated office building with a drive-thru, large lobby, skylights, and off-street parking.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 421 N 4th St Bismarck, ND.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $979,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Updated office building with a drive‑thru and downtown corner location; 3,880 SF building on an 8,416 SF lot with brick exterior; Large lobby with skylights and large windows
