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    502 W Custer Ave Helena, Helena, MT 59602

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    For Sale
    $529,000

    Well-maintained building ideal for coworking or preschool, turnkey investment.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    2 SF
    Price / SF:
    $264,500/SF
    Added:
    Sep 10, 2025
    Days on Market:
    254
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:27 pm

    Property Features for 502 W Custer Ave Helena

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1964

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    Listing Contact
    Greg Zeller

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    Listing date Sep 10, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Steady income potential as a turnkey investment property.
    • High visibility location on a high‑traffic street near a traffic light.
    • Flexible floor plan suitable for coworking or other uses (currently a preschool).
    • Ample parking available.
    • Conveniently located near retail shops, restaurants, schools, and a golf course.
    • Solid construction and well‑maintained building with an underground sprinkler system.

    Overview

    This professional and well-maintained building features a flexible floor plan suitable for coworking and is currently used as a preschool with four private offices. The property, which once served as a private residence, is situated along a high-traffic street near a traffic light, providing convenient access. Its location offers proximity to retail shops, restaurants, schools, and Bill Roberts Golf Course, and is approximately 2 miles from Downtown Helena. The property is presented as a turnkey investment opportunity. The yard is well-cared for and includes an underground sprinkler system. The property size is 2 acres.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Bruce Swinney & Associates Real Estate Agency The Wiggle Room High School

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Helena
    County
    Lewis and Clark
    State
    Montana
    Longitude
    -112.036
    Latitude
    46.6168

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Well-maintained building ideal for coworking or preschool, turnkey investment.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 502 W Custer Ave Helena Helena, MT.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $529,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Steady income potential as a turnkey investment property.; High visibility location on a high‑traffic street near a traffic light.; Flexible floor plan suitable for coworking or other uses (currently a preschool).
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    Greg Zeller
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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