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Historic Apartment Building
For Sale
$1,750,000
Pending

525 Walnut Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83402

MULTI_FAMILY - Idaho Falls, ID

Property Size15,867 SF
Lot Size0.29 Acres
Days on Market14

Property Features for 525 Walnut Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning description General Zoning: Tn-Trad Neigh, Specific Zoning: Idaho Falls-Tn-Traditional Nbh
Bedrooms 18
Bathrooms 27
Full bathrooms 27
Rooms Bedroom 10, Bathroom 6, Basement, Bedroom 7, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 15, Bathroom 23, Bathroom 8, Bathroom 10, Bathroom 22, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 16, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 15, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 14, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 25, Bedroom 13, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 9, Bathroom 24, Bathroom 14, Bathroom 13, Bathroom 21, Bathroom 19, Bathroom 18, Bathroom 26, Bathroom 12, Bedroom 18, Bedroom 12, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 17, Bathroom 20, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 16, Bathroom 11, Bathroom 27, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 11, Bedroom 17
Parking 20
Parking features Off Street
Basement Finished, Unfinished
Subdivision Original Townsite
Lot features High Traffic, Concrete Curbing, Established Lawn, Sprinkler System- Full, Corner Lot
Elementary school Hawthorne 91EL
Middle school Eagle Rock 91JH
High school Idaho Falls 91HS
Directions North on S Boulevard past 17th Street to left on Walnut. Please do not disturb Tenants. 24 hour notice and Property Manager to help schedule appointments
Standard status Pending
APN RPA17400550055A
Size 15,867 SF
Lot size 0.29 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description S 47.5' LOT 5 LESS NE PART, LOT 6, BLOCK 55, ORIGINAL TOWN SW1/4, SEC
Tax Annual Amount 13185
Legal Description S 47.5' LOT 5 LESS NE PART, LOT 6, BLOCK 55, ORIGINAL TOWN SW1/4, SEC

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Baseboard, Electric (Heating)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1928
Number of units 27
Building materials Brick
Roof type Membrane
Listing Agency: Century 21 High Desert · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: Kerry Howell · License #23797
Added: Jul 17 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 5:06PM
MLS# 2187865

Copyright © 2026 Snake River Regional MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This historic all-brick apartment investment property is known as the Avalon Apartments and offers 27 units. The building includes recent upgrades such as vinyl windows, elimination of the boiler system, on-demand tankless water heaters, a membrane roof, all new plumbing, and a sprinkler system. A coin-operated laundry is located on the lower level. Each unit has its own electrical meter and electric heat, supporting independent unit metering.

Three of the units are located in a separate building adjacent to the main structure. The property is situated in Idaho Falls near downtown.

The information provided indicates a total of 27 units across the main building and an adjacent structure.

Key Highlights

  • 27‑unit all‑brick investment property known as Avalon Apartments in Historic Idaho Falls, close to downtown
  • Recent upgrades include vinyl windows, membrane roof, new plumbing, and a sprinkler system
  • On‑demand tankless water heaters added; elimination of boiler system

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $228.5k $14.40
− Vacancy −$8.7k −$0.55
EGI $219.8k $13.85
− OpEx −$98.9k −$6.23
NOI $120.9k $7.62
15,867 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 3.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.73M
$1.51M – $2.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $120,891 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.91%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.51M
$3.07M – $4.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $245,393 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Avalon Apts. Hotel & Motel

Suggested Use

Top Pick Grocery & Convenience Store Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Tanning Salon Fish Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

27
Residential units
Yes
Sprinkler system

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,579
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 83402, ID

28,452
Population
11,983
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
171.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
166
Density / Sq Mi
$72,064
Median Household Income
$35,593
Median Earnings
$904
Median Rent
$301,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in West region

7% 2022
7.8% 2023
8.6% 2024
8.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - All-brick 27-unit apartment property with individual electric meters, electric heat, and on-site coin-operated laundry.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 525 Walnut Street Idaho Falls, ID.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 27‑unit all‑brick investment property known as Avalon Apartments in Historic Idaho Falls, close to downtown; Recent upgrades include vinyl windows, membrane roof, new plumbing, and a sprinkler system; On‑demand tankless water heaters added; elimination of boiler system
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