Standalone Retail Building with
For Sale
$825,000
4545 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
Standalone retail building on surplus land with Johnston St frontage, visibility, and CH zoning.
Property Size4,018 SF
Lot Size0.76 Acres
Price / SF$205.33
Days on Market93
Property Features for 4545 Johnston St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,018 SF
Lot size
0.76 Acres
Property subtype
Retail
Zoning
CH
Additional Details
Traffic Count
24,745 vehicles/day
Building Details
Building Size
4,018 SF
Listing Agency:
Elifin Realty Lafayette
(501) 513-7394
Listed By:
Mark Johns · License #995715972
(501) 513-7394
Source:
Elifinrealty
Added: Jun 2
Changed: Aug 14
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 5:31PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
4545 Johnston St is an improved standalone retail building on approximately 10.76 acres, with additional surplus land suitable for further development. The property includes 1,150 feet of frontage along Johnston St.
The frontage provides exposure described as 24,745 in daily visibility, and the listing notes retail tenant rent of $5,000 per month. Lamar Advertising is also listed at $950 per month.
The property is zoned CH (Commercial Heavy), supporting commercial uses consistent with the stated zoning designation.
The frontage provides exposure described as 24,745 in daily visibility, and the listing notes retail tenant rent of $5,000 per month. Lamar Advertising is also listed at $950 per month.
The property is zoned CH (Commercial Heavy), supporting commercial uses consistent with the stated zoning designation.
Key Highlights
- ±4,018 SF standalone retail building on ±0.76 acre
- Surplus land for additional development with 150 ft of frontage on Johnston St
- Johnston St frontage noted for 24,745 visibility per day
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
$48,729
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
5.91%
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%
$974,580
$974.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$696,129
$696.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$541,433
$541.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,018 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
$75.7K $18.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.1K −$1.51/SF
EGI
$69.6K $17.33/SF
− OpEx
−$20.9K −$5.20/SF
NOI
$48.7K $12.13/SF
Area
Lafayette, LA
Vacancy
8.04%
Lease Rate
$18.84 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$974,580
Cap Rate 7%
$696,129
Cap Rate 9%
$541,433
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$696.1K
$609.1K – $812.2K
NOI $48,729 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.91%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$950.0K
$831.3K – $1.11M
NOI $66,500 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
24,745 VPD
Traffic count
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
777
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 70503, LA
27,497
Population
13,052
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
11.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,433
Density / Sq Mi
$94,360
Median Household Income
$54,170
Median Earnings
$1,087
Median Rent
$326,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Standalone retail building on surplus land with Johnston St frontage, visibility, and CH zoning.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 4545 Johnston St Lafayette, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $825,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: ±4,018 SF standalone retail building on ±0.76 acre; Surplus land for additional development with 150 ft of frontage on Johnston St; Johnston St frontage noted for 24,745 visibility per day
