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    53 S 3rd St, Warrenton, VA

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    Retail space with historic charm in a vibrant community.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    1,550 SF
    Lot size:
    0.23 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $458/SF
    Added:
    Aug 13, 2025
    Days on Market:
    286
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:38 pm

    Property Features for 53 S 3rd St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,550 SF
    Lot size
    0.23 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Bill Chipman
    Bill Chipman

    Listing agent Bill Chipman License #VA-0225246993

    Listing office Cres Inc Commercial Real Estate Services

    Listing date Aug 13, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime location in Oldtown Warrenton, just off Main Street.
    • 1,550 square feet of retail space.
    • Historic charm with hardwood floors and high ceilings.
    • Versatile back room for storage or fitting room.
    • Ideal for retailers, coffee shops, or bakeries.
    • Across from Silver Branch Brewery.

    Overview

    The property at 53 E Lee St features 1,550 square feet of retail space located in Oldtown Warrenton, situated just off Main Street and across from Silver Branch Brewery. The space has hardwood floors and high ceilings. A versatile back room is suitable for storage or as a fitting room, and a half bath is included. The property is suitable for retailers, coffee shops or bakeries, and presents an opportunity to establish a presence in the Oldtown community.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Specialty Retail

    Conservative
    $669.6K
    NOI $60,264 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $860.9K
    NOI $60,264 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $1.21M
    NOI $60,264 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Specialty Retail

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $83.7k $54.00
    − Vacancy −$3.3k −$2.16
    EGI $80.4k $51.84
    − OpEx −$20.1k −$12.96
    NOI $60.3k $38.88
    1,550 SF · lease $54.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.00% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $860.9K
    $753.3K – $1.00M (±1% cap)
    NOI $60,264 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.49%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $740.7K
    $648.1K – $864.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $51,850 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.30%
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Fauquier Times Publishing House Virginia’s Health Insurance ... Insurance Agency Loving Richard C Law Firm

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Warrenton
    County
    Fauquier
    State
    Virginia
    Longitude
    -77.7948
    Latitude
    38.7116

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space with historic charm in a vibrant community.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 53 S 3rd St Warrenton, VA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $710,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location in Oldtown Warrenton, just off Main Street.; 1,550 square feet of retail space.; Historic charm with **hardwood floors and high ceilings**.
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    Real Estate License ID: VA-0225246993
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    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:

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    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
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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • 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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