Multi-Office
For Sale
$445,000
601 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
Eight offices are supported by two baths, a kitchen, a mail and copy room, and a flexible-use room.
Property Size2,600 SF
Price / SF$171.15
Days on Market52
Property Features for 601 W University Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,600 SF
Amenities
8 offices
2 baths
kitchen
mail/copy room
multi use room
Listing Agency:
Compass
Listed By:
Michele Montesano · License #0995688543
(337) 298-8899
Source:
Athomerealtyla
Added: Jul 13
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 11:11PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 601 W University Ave in Lafayette, the 2,600-square-foot office building is arranged with eight offices and two baths. Additional interior areas include a kitchen, a mail and copy room, and a multi-use room, providing a practical mix of work, support, and shared space.
The property offers access to downtown and the University, connecting the office setting with both destinations. Its existing room configuration and support areas provide a defined layout for office operations without relying on extensive reconfiguration.
The property offers access to downtown and the University, connecting the office setting with both destinations. Its existing room configuration and support areas provide a defined layout for office operations without relying on extensive reconfiguration.
Key Highlights
- 2,600‑square‑foot office building at 601 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
- Eight offices within the building
- Two baths, kitchen, and mail/copy room
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
$30,256
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
6.80%
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%
$605,120
$605.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$432,229
$432.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$336,178
$336.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,600 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
$46.8K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.5K −$2.48/SF
EGI
$40.3K $15.52/SF
− OpEx
−$10.1K −$3.88/SF
NOI
$30.3K $11.64/SF
Area
Lafayette, LA
Vacancy
13.80%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$605,120
Cap Rate 7%
$432,229
Cap Rate 9%
$336,178
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$432.2K
$378.2K – $504.3K
NOI $30,256 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.80%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$614.7K
$537.9K – $717.2K
NOI $43,031 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,675
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 70506, LA
39,801
Population
20,296
Households
2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
20.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,914
Density / Sq Mi
$55,553
Median Household Income
$38,764
Median Earnings
$1,024
Median Rent
$215,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Eight offices are supported by two baths, a kitchen, a mail and copy room, and a flexible-use room.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 601 W University Ave Lafayette, LA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $445,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,600‑square‑foot office building at 601 W University Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506; Eight offices within the building; Two baths, kitchen, and mail/copy room
