Building Details

Roof type Metal

Listing Agency: EXP REALTY, LLC l***@exprealty.net Show Phone

Listed By: Mary Sonnier · License #0000076724 Show Phone

Added: Oct 11, 2022 Changed: Aug 26 Last Checked: Sep 28 at 11:06AM

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MLS# 169684

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This flex property combines a workshop with administrative and customer-facing areas in a practical commercial configuration. The 3,740-square-foot building includes two roll-up doors, 12-foot ceilings, a front lobby, conference room, three offices, kitchen, restroom, and central heating and cooling. A separate storefront or office area adds a kitchenette and storage. The site also provides a large parking area and security-fenced yard on 0.96 acres.

Located at 6865 Monroe Highway in Ball, the property fronts Hwy 165 and offers a highway-oriented setting for commercial operations. The metal-roof building is currently leased, providing an existing occupancy component for a purchaser to evaluate.

Key Highlights

• 3,740 SF flex building on 0.96 acres
• Workshop with 2 roll‑up doors and 12 ft ceilings
• Front lobby, conference room, 3 offices, kitchen, and restroom

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

$28,088

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

8.54%

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%

$561,760 $561.8K

Cap Rate 7%

$401,257 $401.3K

Cap Rate 9%

$312,089 $312.1K

Market Conditions

NOI Build-Up for 3,740 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

$35.5K $9.48/SF

− Vacancy

−$2.4K −$0.64/SF

EGI

$33.0K $8.84/SF

− OpEx

−$5.0K −$1.33/SF

NOI

$28.1K $7.51/SF

Area

Rapides County, LA

Vacancy

6.80%

Lease Rate

$9.48 /SF/Yr

Expense Ratio

15.00%

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%

$561,760

Cap Rate 7%

$401,257

Cap Rate 9%

$312,089

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Warehouse

$401.3K

$351.1K – $468.1K (±1% cap)

NOI $28,088 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.54%

Second Best

Flex RnD

$339.0K

$296.6K – $395.5K (±1% cap)

NOI $23,729 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.21%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$1.03M

$902.1K – $1.20M (±1% cap)

NOI $72,167 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.94%

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Dental Office Restaurant Law Firm HVAC Service Electrical Service

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

Lease Details

12 ft

Clear height

Yes

Fenced yard

Yes

Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

45

Businesses Nearby

Balanced

Demand for This Use

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Demographics for 71405, LA

5,652

Population

2,261

Households

2.5

Avg Household Size

38

Median Age

24%

College-Educated

91%

High-School Grad

16.3 sq mi

ZIP Area

347

Density / Sq Mi

$72,744

Median Household Income

$45,878

Median Earnings

$1,146

Median Rent

$176,900

Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019

6.5% 2020

4% 2021

3.5% 2022

6% 2023

7.6% 2024

7.9% 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Flex space - Flexible commercial layout with workshop, offices, customer-facing space, and a secured outdoor yard.

Where is this flex space located?

The property is located at 6865 Monroe Highway Ball, LA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $329,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 3,740 SF flex building on 0.96 acres; Workshop with 2 roll‑up doors and 12 ft ceilings; Front lobby, conference room, 3 offices, kitchen, and restroom