Two-Unit Duplex with
For Sale
$414,900
517 Center St, Centralia, WA 98531
Corner-lot duplex with updated core systems, a detached garage, and off-street parking near everyday amenities.
Property Size2,344 SF
Price / SF$177.01
Days on Market28
Property Features for 517 Center St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,344 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Year Built
1930
Listing Agency:
BHGRE - Northwest Home Team
Listed By:
Terry Wentworth
Source:
Lincolnpnwteam
Added: Aug 12
Changed: Sep 8
Last Checked: Sep 7 at 1:39PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 517 W Center St in Centralia, WA, this duplex contains two residential units with matching layouts. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and dedicated living areas suited to everyday residential use. Recent work includes a newer roof and plumbing, while the property also includes a detached garage and off-street parking.
The corner-lot setting places the property near schools, shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities. The two-unit configuration supports separate residential occupancy within one property, with each unit providing a consistent bedroom and bathroom arrangement.
The corner-lot setting places the property near schools, shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities. The two-unit configuration supports separate residential occupancy within one property, with each unit providing a consistent bedroom and bathroom arrangement.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex at 517 W Center St, Centralia, WA
- Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath
- Newer roof and plumbing
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
$25,066
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
6.04%
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%
$501,320
$501.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$358,086
$358.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$278,511
$278.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,344 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
$38.0K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.2K −$0.92/SF
EGI
$35.8K $15.28/SF
− OpEx
−$10.7K −$4.58/SF
NOI
$25.1K $10.69/SF
Area
Lewis County, WA
Vacancy
5.70%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /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%
$501,320
Cap Rate 7%
$358,086
Cap Rate 9%
$278,511
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$358.1K
$313.3K – $417.8K
NOI $25,066 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.04%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$330.3K
$289.0K – $385.4K
NOI $23,122 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.57%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$714.9K
$625.6K – $834.1K
NOI $50,045 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
863
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 98531, WA
26,669
Population
11,070
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
129.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
206
Density / Sq Mi
$61,963
Median Household Income
$37,330
Median Earnings
$1,068
Median Rent
$285,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Corner-lot duplex with updated core systems, a detached garage, and off-street parking near everyday amenities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 517 Center St Centralia, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $414,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex at 517 W Center St, Centralia, WA; Each unit includes 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath; Newer roof and plumbing
