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    545 S Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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    Two-story retail/commercial building with modern remodeled residence.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    3,857 SF
    Price / SF:
    $226/SF
    Added:
    Jun 23, 2023
    Days on Market:
    1076
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 9:49 pm

    Property Features for 545 S Foster Dr

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,857 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Matthew Shirley, CCIM

    Listing agent Matthew Shirley, CCIM License #LA SALE.0995682439-ACT

    Listing office Saurage Rotenberg Commercial Real Estate

    Listing date Jun 23, 2023

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    HighLights

    • True live/work opportunity in Mid City
    • 2 story retail/commercial building with C‑AB‑1 zoning
    • 1,782 sqft plus 1st and 2nd story porches
    • 2bd/2ba modern remodel with massive master suite and open floor plan
    • Top‑end finishes
    • Parking in rear

    Overview

    This two-story retail/commercial building offers a live/work opportunity in Mid City. The property includes a 1,782 square foot space plus first and second story porches. The residence features a modern remodel with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a massive master suite. The open floor plan is enhanced with top-end finishes. Additional features include front and rear porches, and parking in the rear. The property is zoned primarily C1, but is 'spot zoned' C-AB-1 for the two-story retail/commercial building. The owner intends to relocate the business upon sale.

    Local 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 $86.6k $22.44
    − Vacancy −$338 −$0.09
    EGI $86.2k $22.35
    − OpEx −$25.9k −$6.71
    NOI $60.3k $15.65
    3,857 SF · lease $22.44/SF/yr · vacancy 0.39% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $862.1K
    $754.4K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
    NOI $60,349 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
    Second Best
    Office B
    $527.0K
    $461.1K – $614.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $36,891 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.22%
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $923.7K
    $808.3K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
    NOI $64,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.39%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Abat Jour Interiors ... Interior Design Abat Jour Interior Design Chandeliers and Minivans Theater & Performing Art Venue

    Suggested Use

    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.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Baton Rouge
    County
    East Baton Rouge
    State
    Louisiana
    Longitude
    -91.1382191
    Latitude
    30.4438546

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Live-work space - Two-story retail/commercial building with modern remodeled residence.
    Where is this live-work space located?
    The property is located at 545 S Foster Dr Baton Rouge, LA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $875,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: True live/work opportunity in Mid City; 2 story retail/commercial building with C‑AB‑1 zoning; 1,782 sqft plus 1st and 2nd story porches
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    Matthew Shirley, CCIM
    Real Estate License ID: LA SALE.0995682439-ACT
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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 × (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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    • 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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