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608 31st Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
High-visibility commercial restaurant with redevelopment potential in Birmingham, Alabama.
Property Size3,304 SF
Price / SF$164.95
Days on Market114
Property Features for 608 31st Street North
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,304 SF
Class
C
Property subtype
Mixed Use
Zoning
M-2 Heavy Industrial
Investment Type
Redevelopment
Building Details
Year Built
1956
Buildings
2
Stories
1
Units
1
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Metro South
Listed By:
Chris Mallery · License #000128183 AL
Source:
Crexi
Added: May 9
Changed: Aug 22
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 6:09PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This commercial property in Birmingham, Alabama, currently operating as a restaurant, presents a versatile investment opportunity. The property benefits from M-2 Heavy Industrial zoning, offering strong redevelopment potential for investors, developers, and owner-users. The existing restaurant can continue operations, or the property can be repositioned for various commercial and industrial uses, including flex space, warehouse, contractor headquarters, automotive, or service-based businesses. The property's strategic location provides convenient access to major Birmingham corridors and surrounding commercial growth. The property combines existing improvements, valuable land, and long-term upside in one investment opportunity. The building size is 3304 square feet.
Key Highlights
- High‑visibility commercial restaurant property with existing operational restaurant.
- Flexible M‑2 Heavy Industrial zoning allows for diverse commercial and industrial uses.
- Strong redevelopment potential for various business types.
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
$41,036
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
7.53%
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%
$820,720
$820.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$586,229
$586.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$455,956
$456.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,304 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
$59.5K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$1.44/SF
EGI
$54.7K $16.56/SF
− OpEx
−$13.7K −$4.14/SF
NOI
$41.0K $12.42/SF
Area
Birmingham, AL
Vacancy
8.00%
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%
$820,720
Cap Rate 7%
$586,229
Cap Rate 9%
$455,956
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$586.2K
$513.0K – $683.9K
NOI $41,036 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.53%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$458.7K
$401.4K – $535.2K
NOI $32,111 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.89%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$775.5K
$678.6K – $904.8K
NOI $54,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
902
Businesses Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 35203, AL
3,595
Population
2,114
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,712
Density / Sq Mi
$46,829
Median Household Income
$51,183
Median Earnings
$954
Median Rent
$288,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Birmingham, AL
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - High-visibility commercial restaurant with redevelopment potential in Birmingham, Alabama.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 608 31st Street North Birmingham, AL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $545,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility commercial restaurant property with existing operational restaurant.; Flexible M‑2 Heavy Industrial zoning allows for diverse commercial and industrial uses.; Strong redevelopment potential for various business types.
