Indianapolis Office Building Investment
For Sale
$805,700
5218 S East St., Indianapolis, IN 46227
5,673 SF office building for sale in Indianapolis.
Property Size5,673 SF
Price / SF$142.02
Days on Market168
Property Features for 5218 S East St.
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,673 SF
Class
B
Property subtype
Office
Building Details
Building Size
5,673 SF
Listing Agency:
Premier Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.
(317) 379-6334
Listed By:
Will Conway · License #RB17000936
(317) 379-6334
Source:
Tcnworldwide
Added: Mar 6
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 4:29AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 5218 S. East St. in Indianapolis, this 5,673 SF office building presents an investment opportunity. The property offers spaces ranging from 1,102 to 2,980 square feet, providing long-term equity building and control over workspace. The building features customizable interiors and flexible floor plans. With below-market rents, investors can capitalize on this asset and tailor it to their specific needs. The location provides convenient access to key business districts, with numerous dining and entertainment options nearby. The bustling downtown area is a six-mile drive away. Major highways like US 31 and I-465 are easily accessible. This area is the fastest-growing suburb in the MSA, with demographics suitable for investment.
Key Highlights
- Prime location with easy access to US 31 and I‑465.
- 5,673 SF office building for sale.
- Great long‑term equity building and control over workspace.
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
$69,747
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
8.66%
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%
$1,394,940
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$996,386
$996.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$774,967
$775.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,673 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
$113.7K $20.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$20.7K −$3.65/SF
EGI
$93.0K $16.39/SF
− OpEx
−$23.2K −$4.10/SF
NOI
$69.7K $12.29/SF
Area
ZIP 46227
Vacancy
18.20%
Lease Rate
$20.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$1,394,940
Cap Rate 7%
$996,386
Cap Rate 9%
$774,967
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$996.4K
$871.8K – $1.16M
NOI $69,747 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.66%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.41M
$1.23M – $1.64M
NOI $98,680 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.25%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
543
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 46227, IN
62,126
Population
26,411
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
16.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,720
Density / Sq Mi
$50,993
Median Household Income
$35,591
Median Earnings
$994
Median Rent
$192,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Indianapolis, IN
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - 5,673 SF office building for sale in Indianapolis.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 5218 S East St. Indianapolis, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $805,700.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location with easy access to US 31 and I‑465.; 5,673 SF office building for sale.; Great long‑term equity building and control over workspace.
