Updated Flex Space with
For Sale
$209,000
5203 E Highway 45, Fort Smith, AR 72916
COMMERCIAL - Fort Smith, AR
Property Size2,031 SF
Lot Size0.91 Acres
Price / SF$102.90
Days on Market76
Property Features for 5203 E Highway 45
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Directions
Traveling Hwy 71 take Hwy 45 by Radio Station KTCS. Property will be .3 miles on the right.
Standard status
Active
APN
60001-0000-05820-02
Size
2,031 SF
Lot size
0.91 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Description
PART NW NE SURFACE ONLY
Tax Annual Amount
1499
Legal Description
PART NW NE SURFACE ONLY
Amenities
kitchen/break area
wood deck
Building Details
Year built
1978
Listing Agency:
TRUVI REALTY
(479) 431-2259
Listed By:
Craig Jones
(479) 431-2259
Added: May 29
Changed: Aug 9
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 1:06PM
MLS# 1089403
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,031-square-foot flex property occupies approximately 0.91 acres and includes multiple private rooms, two bathrooms, common areas, a large kitchen and break area, and an oversized double garage. A fenced backyard, wood deck, and additional outdoor area provide room for parking, storage, or future expansion. The property was built in 1978 and previously served as the James Fork Water Department office.
Recent improvements include a roof installed in 2023, HVAC replaced in 2022, repainting completed in 2019, and OG&E weatherization upgrades. New gutters are identified for 2026. Potential applications listed for the space include office, retail, medical, daycare, salon, boutique, professional services, small business, and mixed-use operations. The property is located at 5203 E Highway 45 in Fort Smith, approximately 2.3 miles from I-49 and 3 miles from I-540. Commercial-use possibilities require independent verification by the buyer.
Recent improvements include a roof installed in 2023, HVAC replaced in 2022, repainting completed in 2019, and OG&E weatherization upgrades. New gutters are identified for 2026. Potential applications listed for the space include office, retail, medical, daycare, salon, boutique, professional services, small business, and mixed-use operations. The property is located at 5203 E Highway 45 in Fort Smith, approximately 2.3 miles from I-49 and 3 miles from I-540. Commercial-use possibilities require independent verification by the buyer.
Key Highlights
- Approximately 0.91 acres with 2,031 square feet of flex space
- Multiple private rooms, two bathrooms, common areas, and a large kitchen/break area
- Oversized double garage plus fenced backyard and wood deck
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
$15,934
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
7.62%
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%
$318,680
$318.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$227,629
$227.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$177,044
$177.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,031 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
$24.4K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$0.79/SF
EGI
$22.8K $11.21/SF
− OpEx
−$6.8K −$3.36/SF
NOI
$15.9K $7.85/SF
Area
Sebastian County, AR
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /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%
$318,680
Cap Rate 7%
$227,629
Cap Rate 9%
$177,044
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$289.9K
$253.6K – $338.2K
NOI $20,290 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.71%
Second Best
Retail
$227.6K
$199.2K – $265.6K
NOI $15,934 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.62%
Theoretical Best
Healthcare Medical
$432.1K
$378.1K – $504.1K
NOI $30,248 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Fenced yard
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
95
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 72916, AR
10,250
Population
4,720
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
37.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
272
Density / Sq Mi
$88,125
Median Household Income
$51,444
Median Earnings
$1,212
Median Rent
$257,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Multiple private rooms, shared areas, and a kitchen support flexible commercial operations.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 5203 E Highway 45 Fort Smith, AR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $209,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 0.91 acres with 2,031 square feet of flex space; Multiple private rooms, two bathrooms, common areas, and a large kitchen/break area; Oversized double garage plus fenced backyard and wood deck
