10-Unit Garden-Style Apartment
For Sale
$1,700,000
425 427 W 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Tempe multifamily property with a defined studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom unit mix near ASU Main Campus.
Property Size4,414 SF
Price / SF$385.14
Days on Market211
Property Features for 425 427 W 5th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,414 SF
Property subtype
Commercial
Units
Unit Mix
8 x studio, 1 x 1BR, 1 x 2BR
Multifamily Units
10
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1957
Construction
garden-style
Listing Agency:
Tierra Antigua Realty
Listed By:
Mark Hays · License #AZ BR556215000
(520) 444-5401
Source:
Seetucsonhouses
Added: Feb 18
Changed: Sep 15
Last Checked: Sep 16 at 9:27PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This garden-style multifamily property contains 10 units in block construction, with a reported total property size of 4,414 square feet. The unit mix includes eight studio apartments of approximately 388 square feet, one one-bedroom apartment of approximately 550 square feet, and one two-bedroom apartment of approximately 750 square feet.
The property is located at 425 and 427 W 5th St in Tempe’s Orth Subdivision, within a short walk of the ASU Main Campus. The surrounding area also provides proximity to the 202 Freeway, Sky Harbor Airport, restaurants, and attractions. The building dates to 1957, with additional block construction identified from 1963.
The property is located at 425 and 427 W 5th St in Tempe’s Orth Subdivision, within a short walk of the ASU Main Campus. The surrounding area also provides proximity to the 202 Freeway, Sky Harbor Airport, restaurants, and attractions. The building dates to 1957, with additional block construction identified from 1963.
Key Highlights
- 10‑unit garden‑style multifamily property
- Unit mix includes 8 studios, 1 one‑bedroom, and 1 two‑bedroom
- Reported property size of 4,414 square feet
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
$59,825
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
3.52%
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%
$1,196,500
$1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$854,643
$854.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$664,722
$664.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,414 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
$115.5K $26.16/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.7K −$1.52/SF
EGI
$108.8K $24.64/SF
− OpEx
−$48.9K −$11.09/SF
NOI
$59.8K $13.55/SF
Area
Tempe, AZ
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$26.16 /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%
$1,196,500
Cap Rate 7%
$854,643
Cap Rate 9%
$664,722
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$854.6K
$747.8K – $997.1K
NOI $59,825 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.52%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.39M
$1.21M – $1.62M
NOI $97,163 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
10
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,334
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 85281, AZ
69,218
Population
32,475
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
49%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
13.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,204
Density / Sq Mi
$59,084
Median Household Income
$32,805
Median Earnings
$1,531
Median Rent
$364,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Tempe multifamily property with a defined studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom unit mix near ASU Main Campus.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 425 427 W 5th St Tempe, AZ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 10‑unit garden‑style multifamily property; Unit mix includes 8 studios, 1 one‑bedroom, and 1 two‑bedroom; Reported property size of 4,414 square feet
