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Mixed-Use Building with Retail and Apartments
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$975,000

537539 S 5th Street, Columbus, OH 43206

Historic mixed-use property combines street-level retail with residential units above and an unfinished attic for future space planning.

Property Size4,992 SF
Price / SF$195.31
Days on Market200

Property Features for 537539 S 5th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,992 SF
Property subtype General Commercial

Additional Details

Highway Access Yes
Multifamily Units 2

Amenities

3

Building Details

Year Built 1912
Buildings 1
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency:
Listed By: The Robert Weiler Company
Source: Xome
Added: Jan 13 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 3:59AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1912, this 4,992-square-foot mixed-use property combines two retail units on the ground floor with two apartment units above. The building also includes an unfinished attic extending across the footprint, with potential for approximately 3,000 square feet of additional living space. Existing interior features include three listed interior elements.

The property is located in German Village just south of Downtown Columbus, near Schiller Park and Scioto Audubon Metro Park. Downtown Columbus and major highways, including I-70 and I-71, are accessible via short drives. The property is currently occupied by tenants.

Key Highlights

  • 4,992 +/- SF mixed‑use property built in 1912
  • Two retail units on the ground floor
  • Two apartment units above the retail space

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $89.9k $18.00
− Vacancy −$7.6k −$1.53
EGI $82.2k $16.47
− OpEx −$24.7k −$4.94
NOI $57.6k $11.53
4,992 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$822.2K
$719.4K – $959.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.90%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$818.3K
$716.0K – $954.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,283 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.88%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.04M
$910.3K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,825 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Electrical Service Nail Salon

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

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

219
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 43206, OH

21,594
Population
12,758
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
3.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,198
Density / Sq Mi
$74,421
Median Household Income
$52,603
Median Earnings
$1,339
Median Rent
$280,400
Median Home Value

Market

Properties on Market for Mixed-use properties in Franklin County

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Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Historic mixed-use property combines street-level retail with residential units above and an unfinished attic for future space planning.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 537539 S 5th Street Columbus, OH.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $975,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,992 +/- SF mixed‑use property built in 1912; Two retail units on the ground floor; Two apartment units above the retail space
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