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    535 S Upper St, Lexington, KY 40508

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    1,906 SF retail space with high visibility near UK.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    182
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 12:44 am

    Property Features for 535 S Upper St

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    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Weston Lockhart

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    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Directly across from the University of Kentucky campus, providing unmatched exposure.
    • Located in the heart of Lexington with excellent walkability.
    • ±1,906 SF retail suite with prominent frontage along S Upper Street.
    • Surrounded by a strong lineup of synergistic tenants.
    • Features an open layout, large storefront glass, and strong visibility.
    • Includes rear off‑street parking and rear access.

    Overview

    This 1,906 SF retail suite is situated in Lexington, directly across from the University of Kentucky campus. The property benefits from high foot traffic from students, faculty, and downtown visitors. The suite features visibility along S Upper Street, an open layout, large storefront windows, and exposure to students daily. It is located within walking distance of Rupp Arena, Central Bank Center, and downtown Lexington. The property is surrounded by tenants such as Raising Canes, Jump Start Smoothie, Shake N Crave, and Kung Fu Noodle. Off-street parking is available in the rear. Lexington is recognized for its quality of life, health care, public safety, education, and family living. The area is also noted as a location for business, creativity, entrepreneurial growth, and career relocation. The retail suite has frontage along S Upper Street and rear access for added convenience.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Center Court Condos ... Condominium Complex Bandido Taqueria Mexicana Restaurant Bubble Tea Studio Restaurant ChargePoint Charging Station Electric Vehicle Charging Station

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lexington
    County
    Fayette
    State
    Kentucky
    Longitude
    -84.5052
    Latitude
    38.0426

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - 1,906 SF retail space with high visibility near UK.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 535 S Upper St Lexington, KY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is Off market.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Directly across from the University of Kentucky campus, providing unmatched exposure.; Located in the heart of Lexington with excellent walkability.; ±1,906 SF retail suite with prominent frontage along S Upper Street.
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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

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    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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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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