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20-Unit Motel and Retail Center
For Sale
$1,050,000

740 E Pike Avenue, Columbus, MT 59019

CommercialSale, Columbus, MT

Property Size9,950 SF
Lot Size1.07 Acres
Price / SF$105.53
Days on Market56

Property Features for 740 E Pike Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description HC - Highway Commercial
Parking 40
Subdivision Lavelle Add
Lot features Alley, Sprinklers In Ground
Standard status Active
APN 30624
Size 9,950 SF
Lot size 1.07 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description LAVELLE ADD (COLUMBUS), S27, T02 S, R20 E, BLOCK 003, Lot 1-4, LOTS 1-4 BLOCK 3 and BLOCK 3, Lot B, 265274 TR B COS 265274 BLK 3
Tax Annual Amount 9000
Legal Description LAVELLE ADD (COLUMBUS), S27, T02 S, R20 E, BLOCK 003, Lot 1-4, LOTS 1-4 BLOCK 3 and BLOCK 3, Lot B, 265274 TR B COS 265274 BLK 3

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Hot Water(Heating), Natural Gas, Electric (Heating), Baseboard
Cooling system Wall Unit(s)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1922
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Block
Roof type Shingle, Membrane
Listing Agency: Parks Real Estate
Listed By: Joyce Kelley · License #RRE-BRO-LIC-6644
Added: Aug 17 Changed: Sep 13 Last Checked: Oct 11 at 4:06AM
MLS# 356383

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1.0714-acre commercial property combines a 20-unit motel with a Conoco fuel station, convenience store, and laundromat. The motel provides drive-up room access, while an adjoining vacant area offers additional space connected to the store. Total property size is 9,950 square feet, with block construction and shingle and membrane roofing. Heating includes hot water, electric, natural gas, and baseboard systems, with wall-unit cooling.

The property is situated along Main Street in Columbus and serves multiple roadside commercial functions in one location. Public water and public sewer are in place. The combination of lodging, fuel sales, convenience retail, and laundry services creates a diversified operating format within the existing improvements.

Key Highlights

  • 20‑unit motel with drive‑up room access
  • 1.0714‑acre property with 9,950 square feet of improvements
  • Conoco fuel station and convenience store on site

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$74,864
Cap Rate
7.13%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,497,280 $1.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,069,486 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$831,822 $831.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 9,950 SF
Gross rent
$179.1K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$21.5K −$2.16/SF
EGI
$157.6K $15.84/SF
− OpEx
−$82.7K −$8.32/SF
NOI
$74.9K $7.52/SF
Area
Stillwater County, MT
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
52.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,497,280
Cap Rate 7%
$1,069,486
Cap Rate 9%
$831,822

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.69M
$1.48M – $1.97M (±1% cap)
NOI $118,475 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.28%
Second Best
Retail
$1.46M
$1.27M – $1.70M (±1% cap)
NOI $101,863 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.70%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.17M
$1.90M – $2.53M (±1% cap)
NOI $151,972 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Git's Big Sky ... Hotel & Motel Conoco Gas Station Gits Service Grocery & Convenience Store Git’s Laundry Mat (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store Catering 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

Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

308
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 59019, MT

4,047
Population
1,905
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
46
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
306.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
13
Density / Sq Mi
$86,905
Median Household Income
$42,813
Median Earnings
$921
Median Rent
$352,900
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in West region

7% 2020
6.3% 2021
5.5% 2022
5.3% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Motel - Combined hospitality and roadside commercial property with a convenience store, fuel station, laundromat, and expansion space.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 740 E Pike Avenue Columbus, MT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,050,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 20‑unit motel with drive‑up room access; 1.0714‑acre property with 9,950 square feet of improvements; Conoco fuel station and convenience store on site
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