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Historic Office Building with Retail
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$5,300,000
Pending

445 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202

Office space is complemented by first-floor food and beverage retail and private onsite parking.

Property Size41,976 SF
Days on Market394

Property Features for 445 E Market St

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 41,976 SF
Total Parking Spaces 65
Property subtype Office
Zoning C3
Occupancy 100%

Amenities

private onsite parking
Power
Water
Sewer
Natural Gas
65 Parking Spaces

Building Details

Year Built 1885
Buildings 1
Building Size 41,976 SF
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Commercial Kentucky, Inc.
Listed By: Sam Gray · License #249598
Source: Kcrea.resimplifi
Added: Sep 17, 2025 Changed: Oct 8 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 7:43PM

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 Commercial Kentucky, Inc.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Cobalt Marketplace is a 41,976-square-foot historic office property at 445 E Market St in Louisville’s East Market District. Built in 1885, the building combines office space with food and beverage retail on the first floor along Market Street. Private onsite parking is included, an uncommon feature for a downtown office property.

Positioned between Main and Market Streets in Downtown Louisville, the property offers a prominent East Market District address with access to both office and retail frontage. The building is zoned C3 and is reported as 100% leased, providing an established occupancy profile for the asset.

Key Highlights

  • 41,976‑square‑foot historic office building constructed in 1885
  • First‑floor food and beverage retail space along Market Street
  • 100% leased occupancy

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$483,941
Cap Rate
9.13%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$9,678,820 $9.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$6,913,443 $6.9M
Cap Rate 9%
$5,377,122 $5.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 41,976 SF
Gross rent
$755.6K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$64.2K −$1.53/SF
EGI
$691.3K $16.47/SF
− OpEx
−$207.4K −$4.94/SF
NOI
$483.9K $11.53/SF
Area
Louisville, KY
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$9,678,820
Cap Rate 7%
$6,913,443
Cap Rate 9%
$5,377,122

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$7.74M
$6.78M – $9.04M (±1% cap)
NOI $542,120 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.23%
Second Best
Retail
$6.91M
$6.05M – $8.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $483,941 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$10.88M
$9.52M – $12.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $761,613 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.37%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Life force store Specialty Food Shop Cobalt Marketplace Food Market Los Aztecas Mexican ... Restaurant Sun Tan City ... Corporate Office Cobalt Ventures LLC Construction Company

Suggested Use

Top Pick Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon Pet Grooming Service Clothing & Fashion Store Carpet & Flooring 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.

Lease Details

100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

7,270
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 40202, KY

7,179
Population
4,242
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,487
Density / Sq Mi
$29,382
Median Household Income
$33,205
Median Earnings
$881
Median Rent
$340,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Louisville, KY

12.4% 2019
14.8% 2020
14.3% 2021
15.4% 2022
16.3% 2023
15.7% 2024
18.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Office space is complemented by first-floor food and beverage retail and private onsite parking.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 445 E Market St Louisville, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 41,976‑square‑foot historic office building constructed in 1885; First‑floor food and beverage retail space along Market Street; 100% leased occupancy
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