Renovated Residential Income
For Sale
$299,000
5525 E Thomas Rd #C2, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Ground-level condo with a private patio and access to shared recreational amenities.
Property Size982 SF
Price / SF$304.48
Days on Market8
Property Features for 5525 E Thomas Rd #C2
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
982 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 2BR/2BA
Multifamily Units
1
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Amenities
heated pool and spa
clubhouse
BBQ areas
fitness center
private patio
Building Details
Year Built
1974
Year Renovated
2019
Listing Agency:
Compass
(602) 737-2552
Listed By:
Arizona Network Realty
(602) 737-2552
Source:
Arizonarealestate
Added: Aug 24
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 4:11PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 982-square-foot, ground-level condominium at 5525 E Thomas Rd #C2 in Phoenix offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms within a practical residential layout. The unit was renovated in 2019 and includes a private patio. Built in 1974, it is part of the Spengler condominium community.
Community amenities include a heated pool and spa, clubhouse, BBQ areas, fitness center, and maintained grounds. The property is near freeway access and is surrounded by dining, shopping, and entertainment options in the Lower Arcadia area of Phoenix.
Community amenities include a heated pool and spa, clubhouse, BBQ areas, fitness center, and maintained grounds. The property is near freeway access and is surrounded by dining, shopping, and entertainment options in the Lower Arcadia area of Phoenix.
Key Highlights
- 982 SF condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Renovated in 2019
- Ground‑level unit with private patio
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$11,454
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.83%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$229,080
$229.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$163,629
$163.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$127,267
$127.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 982 SF
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.
Gross rent
$22.2K $22.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.3K −$1.35/SF
EGI
$20.8K $21.21/SF
− OpEx
−$9.4K −$9.54/SF
NOI
$11.5K $11.66/SF
Area
Phoenix, AZ
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$22.56 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$229,080
Cap Rate 7%
$163,629
Cap Rate 9%
$127,267
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$163.6K
$143.2K – $190.9K
NOI $11,454 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.83%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$297.5K
$260.3K – $347.0K
NOI $20,822 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
404
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 85018, AZ
37,944
Population
19,487
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
15.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,513
Density / Sq Mi
$87,637
Median Household Income
$58,555
Median Earnings
$1,411
Median Rent
$805,800
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Ground-level condo with a private patio and access to shared recreational amenities.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 5525 E Thomas Rd #C2 Phoenix, AZ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 982 SF condo with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Renovated in 2019; Ground‑level unit with private patio
