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    537 Elm St, Elizabethton, TN 37643

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    Renovate this historic building in a growing downtown community.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    4,125 SF
    Price / SF:
    $35/SF
    Added:
    May 15, 2026
    Days on Market:
    15
    Last Refresh:
    May 16 at 9:57 pm

    Property Features for 537 Elm St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,125 SF
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Jay R Goodson

    Listing agent Jay R Goodson License #329807

    Listing office Re/Max Checkmate, REALTORS Commercial

    Listing date May 15, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown location on East Elk Ave in Elizabethton's historic district, surrounded by new businesses and renovations.
    • Significant renovation opportunity in a rapidly growing downtown community.
    • Large, two‑story building with potential for retail, restaurant, office, or apartments.
    • Low price per square foot ($35/sq ft) represents a substantial value.
    • Opportunity to acquire one of the last unrenovated properties in the downtown area.
    • Lower floor footprint of 25 ft x 115 ft with potential for a 1250 sq ft office upstairs.

    Overview

    Located in the historic downtown of Elizabethton on East Elk Ave, this building presents a renovation opportunity. Situated centrally on the main downtown strip, the property is surrounded by multiple renovations, new businesses, and a growing downtown community. The building, dating back to the 1920s, offers potential for retail, restaurant, office, or apartments. The two-story building has a large square footage and is located in a thriving community. The lower floor footprint measures 25 feet by 115 feet. The upstairs area could accommodate a 1250 sq ft office in its current layout or be expanded. This property is being sold AS IS and requires demolition, cleaning, and major renovations. Once renovated, it has the potential to contribute intrinsic value to the city's downtown district. The property size is 4125 square feet.
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    Storefront properties

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

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

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    City
    Elizabethton
    County
    Carter
    State
    Tennessee
    Longitude
    -82.21909
    Latitude
    36.351425

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Renovate this historic building in a growing downtown community.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 537 Elm St Elizabethton, TN.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $145,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown location on East Elk Ave in Elizabethton's historic district, surrounded by new businesses and renovations.; Significant renovation opportunity in a rapidly growing downtown community.; Large, two‑story building with potential for retail, restaurant, office, or apartments.
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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

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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