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    523 N Main Street, Fremont, NE 68025

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    Iconic building with versatile space in a prime downtown location.

    Type:Mixed Use, Office, Retail
    Property size:
    13,000 SF
    Price / SF:
    $38/SF
    Added:
    Feb 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    89
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 17 at 1:16 pm

    Property Features for 523 N Main Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    13,000 SF
    Property subtype
    Mixed Use, Office, Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    Jennifer Bixby
    Jennifer Bixby

    Listing agent Jennifer Bixby License #20080390

    Listing office Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Don Peterson & Associates

    Listing date Feb 18, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown Fremont location suitable for retail, office, hospitality, or mixed‑use development.
    • Approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of versatile space across three levels, including a finished basement.
    • Restored storefront façade with original brick exterior, new windows, and updated upper façade.
    • Functional features include alley access with loading dock and a professionally maintained Otis freight elevator.
    • Mezzanine‑level office space, upper‑level offices, and a meeting room.
    • Fire sprinkler system on all three levels.

    Overview

    Located in downtown Fremont, this former Montgomery Ward building offers approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of versatile space across three levels. The property, formerly Lou’s Sporting Goods, combines historic charm with updates. The restored storefront façade highlights the original brick exterior, complemented by new windows and an updated upper façade. Interior features include mezzanine-level office space, upper-level offices, and a meeting room. A finished basement provides additional usable space. The building is equipped with a fire sprinkler system on all three levels. Alley access with a loading dock and a freight elevator professionally maintained by Otis add functionality. This property is suitable for retail, office, hospitality, or mixed-use development.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Lou's Sporting Goods (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Lou's Screen Printing ... Textile Manufacturer

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Fremont
    County
    Dodge
    State
    Nebraska
    Longitude
    -96.496195
    Latitude
    41.434053

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Iconic building with versatile space in a prime downtown location.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 523 N Main Street Fremont, NE.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $499,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown Fremont location suitable for retail, office, hospitality, or mixed‑use development.; Approximately 13,000 sq. ft. of versatile space across three levels, including a finished basement.; Restored storefront façade with original brick exterior, new windows, and updated upper façade.
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    Real Estate License ID: 20080390
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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
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    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.

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    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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    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
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    • 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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