Historic Lexington Retail Investment
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726 N Limestone, Lexington, KY 40508
1307 SF building in Lexington's historic North Limestone corridor.
Property Size1,307 SF
Price / SF$266.64
Days on Market174
Property Features for 726 N Limestone
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,307 SF
Property subtype
Office, Retail
Zoning
B-1
Building Details
Year Built
1905
Buildings
1
Stories
1
Listing Agency:
SVN | Stone Commercial Real Estate
(859) 264-0888
Listed By:
Rachel Ridd · License #KN 287622
Source:
Crexi
Added: Feb 19
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 12:11PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,307 SF building, constructed in 1905, is located in Lexington's historic North Limestone corridor. The property features one fully leased retail unit, resulting in 100% occupancy. It is situated in a walkable, community-centered neighborhood, benefiting from local foot traffic and proximity to independent shops. Nearby attractions include Greyline Station and Julietta Market. This property supports Lexington’s thriving local retail ecosystem.
Key Highlights
- Fully leased retail unit provides immediate and reliable income stream.
- Located in Lexington's historic North Limestone corridor, a walkable and community‑centered neighborhood.
- High foot traffic location near independent shops, Greyline Station, and Julietta Market.
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
$12,437
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
3.57%
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%
$248,740
$248.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$177,671
$177.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$138,189
$138.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,307 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
$18.8K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$17.8K $13.59/SF
− OpEx
−$5.3K −$4.08/SF
NOI
$12.4K $9.52/SF
Area
Lexington, KY
Vacancy
5.60%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$248,740
Cap Rate 7%
$177,671
Cap Rate 9%
$138,189
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$177.7K
$155.5K – $207.3K
NOI $12,437 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.57%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$272.3K
$238.3K – $317.7K
NOI $19,062 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
910
Businesses Nearby
42k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 99%
Electronics 1%
Thorntons
Shops & Services
17,631 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Dollar Tree
Shops & Services
10,911 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Speedway
Shops & Services
10,446 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Shops & Services
2,862 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
606 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Demographics for 40508, KY
25,586
Population
11,458
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
4.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,092
Density / Sq Mi
$28,040
Median Household Income
$13,316
Median Earnings
$900
Median Rent
$174,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Storefront property - 1307 SF building in Lexington's historic North Limestone corridor.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 726 N Limestone Lexington, KY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $348,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully leased retail unit provides immediate and reliable income stream.; Located in Lexington's historic North Limestone corridor, a walkable and community‑centered neighborhood.; High foot traffic location near independent shops, Greyline Station, and Julietta Market.
