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Residential Income Property with Large Windows
For Sale
$335,000

540 Ouachita Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Historic income property features high ceilings and large windows, eligible for short-term rental use.

Days on Market40

Property Features for 540 Ouachita Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Commercial

Building Details

Building Size 3,171 SF
Year Built 1920
Listing Agency: Trademark Real Estate, Inc.
Listed By: Kim Walker
Source: Proeliterealty
Added: Jun 22 Changed: Jul 26 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 1:03PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This residential income property offers a solid, dependable structure with historical character. Inside, high ceilings help create a more open feel, while large windows bring in natural light. The building is described as having the flexibility to be recreated into a new concept, and it is noted as eligible to be permitted for short-term rental use, subject to the applicable permitting process.

Located in Hot Springs, the property is positioned in the heart of the area’s historical commercial district at 540 Ouachita Avenue (Hot Springs, AR 71901). The opportunity centers on combining the building’s distinctive historic appeal with a potential short-term rental option, giving a buyer room to plan the future use of the space.

Key Highlights

  • Historic Hot Springs commercial property built in 1920
  • High ceilings and large windows for abundant natural light
  • Eligible to be permitted for short‑term rental use

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 $38.1k $12.00
− Vacancy −$2.5k −$0.78
EGI $35.6k $11.22
− OpEx −$16.0k −$5.05
NOI $19.6k $6.17
3,171 SF · lease $12.00/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$279.5K
$244.6K – $326.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,568 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.84%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$579.9K
$507.4K – $676.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,594 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.12%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Short term rental ...

Suggested Use

Top Pick Storage Facility Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Catering Service Butcher

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,635
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 71901, AR

29,363
Population
14,952
Households
2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
101.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
288
Density / Sq Mi
$52,410
Median Household Income
$35,604
Median Earnings
$797
Median Rent
$173,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Short term rental property - Historic income property features high ceilings and large windows, eligible for short-term rental use.
Where is this short term rental property located?
The property is located at 540 Ouachita Avenue Hot Springs, AR.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $335,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Historic Hot Springs commercial property built in 1920; High ceilings and large windows for abundant natural light; Eligible to be permitted for short‑term rental use
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