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Mixed-Use Building with Storefront
For Sale
$109,000

489 W RAILROAD Avenue, Independence, LA 70443

Commercial Sale, Independence, LA

Property Size2,270 SF
Price / SF$48.02
Days on Market246

Property Features for 489 W RAILROAD Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Comm
Parking features Off Street
Directions From I-12, Exit Independence to right, make right on W Railroad (Hwy 51), building on right
Standard status Active
APN 0INDY00000805
Size 2,270 SF

Additional Details

Mixed-Use Components retail, residential

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description LOTS 30 & 34 SQ 24 INDEPENDENCE
Legal Description LOTS 30 & 34 SQ 24 INDEPENDENCE

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1913
Floors in Building 2
Building materials Brick
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Serv.
Listed By: Bart A Gillis · License #000069580
Added: Feb 20 Changed: Oct 23 Last Checked: Oct 24 at 3:06AM
MLS# 2545136

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Investment Insights

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At 489 W Railroad Avenue in Independence, this 2,270-square-foot mixed-use building has commercial space on the ground floor and a redesigned apartment floor plan upstairs. The approximately 1,100-square-foot lower-level commercial area is vacant and has been gutted, leaving the interior ready for a new configuration. The property is zoned Comm and was built in 1913, with brick construction and off-street parking.

Completed work includes new windows, electrical panels and a water supply line, along with a 10-year roof coating and spray foam insulation beneath the roof decking. The building occupies two city lots. Public water and public sewer serve the property.

Key Highlights

  • 2,270‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with approximately 1,100 square feet of ground‑floor commercial space
  • Redesigned apartment floor plan upstairs
  • Situated on two city lots

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Current Use

Hy Kwality Hair Salon

Suggested Use

Top Pick Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Locksmith Furniture & Home Goods Bakery Auto Parts 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

Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

182
Businesses Nearby
36k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 61% Groceries 34% Dining 5%
Piggly Wiggly Groceries
12,163 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Dollar General Shops & Services
10,321 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
5,690 visits/mo 0.5 miles
O'Reilly Auto Parts Shops & Services
4,773 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Pizza Hut Dining
1,969 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 70443, LA

10,229
Population
3,321
Households
3.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
74%
High-School Grad
76.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
134
Density / Sq Mi
$59,333
Median Household Income
$36,242
Median Earnings
$953
Median Rent
$145,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Ground-floor commercial space sits below a redesigned apartment layout, with off-street parking and public utilities.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 489 W RAILROAD Avenue Independence, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $109,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,270‑square‑foot mixed‑use building with approximately 1,100 square feet of ground‑floor commercial space; Redesigned apartment floor plan upstairs; Situated on two city lots
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