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Flex Space with Workshop
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$595,000

754 S Forrester Road, La Porte, IN 46350

Commercial Sale, La Porte, IN

Property Size11,300 SF
Lot Size2.10 Acres
Price / SF$52.65
Days on Market163

Property Features for 754 S Forrester Road

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description Agriculture
Parking 6
Parking features Driveway, Off Street, Garage
Interior features Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island
Exterior features Storage
Appliances Microwave, Refrigerator, Range
Lot features Few Trees, Rectangular Lot, Landscaped, Front Yard
Elementary school district La Porte
Middle school district La Porte
High school district La Porte
Directions Hwy 2 west to 100 S north to Forrester to property.
Standard status Active
APN 461006300021000060
Size 11,300 SF
Lot size 2.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description Legal Description: 62-10-06-300-021 PCE SE PT NW 1/4 SW 1/4 S6 T36 R3 2.10 AC
Tax Annual Amount 1835
Legal Description Legal Description: 62-10-06-300-021 PCE SE PT NW 1/4 SW 1/4 S6 T36 R3 2.10 AC

Utilities

Sewer type Septic Tank
Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Water source Well

Building Details

Year built 1986
Additional Structures Storage
Listing Agency: Coldwell Banker 1st Choice · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Rita Beaty · License #RB14017732
Added: Apr 27 Changed: Sep 13 Last Checked: Oct 6 at 7:06AM
MLS# 840725

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This custom-built flex property in La Porte, Indiana, sits on 2.1 acres and provides 11,300 square feet of total space. The improvements include a 9,200-square-foot shop area with adaptable open, retail, recreation, storage, and workshop areas. Within that footprint, the 5,200-square-foot workshop has two overhead doors, four service doors, concrete floors measuring 4–6 inches thick, floor drains, insulated walls, steel doors, and ceiling heights ranging from 10 1/2 to 14 feet. A 50-foot-wide clear span supports a range of layouts.

The property includes 320-amp service and a 100-horsepower three-phase converter, along with four furnaces and three air-conditioning units. Additional features include storage areas, a covered 14-by-50-foot porch, a garage, driveway, off-street parking, well water, and a septic system. The personal living area totals 2,000 square feet and contains two bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchen, dining and living areas, main-floor laundry, and a masonry wood-burning fireplace. Built in 1986, the property also offers a refrigerator, range, microwave, kitchen island, and open floor plan.

Key Highlights

  • 11,300‑square‑foot flex property on 2.1 acres
  • 9,200‑square‑foot shop area with 5,200‑square‑foot workshop
  • Workshop ceiling heights range from 10 1/2 to 14 feet with a 50‑foot‑wide clear span

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$52,213
Cap Rate
8.78%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,044,260 $1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$745,900 $745.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$580,144 $580.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 11,300 SF
Gross rent
$67.8K $6.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.4K −$0.56/SF
EGI
$61.4K $5.44/SF
− OpEx
−$9.2K −$0.82/SF
NOI
$52.2K $4.62/SF
Area
LaPorte County, IN
Vacancy
9.40%
Lease Rate
$6.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
15.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,044,260
Cap Rate 7%
$745,900
Cap Rate 9%
$580,144

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Flex RnD
$2.09M
$1.83M – $2.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $146,118 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.56%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.09M
$956.6K – $1.28M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,529 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.86%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$3.14M
$2.75M – $3.67M (±1% cap)
NOI $219,901 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 36.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Forrester Road Mercantile Building Supply Cabinets Plus Inc Hardware & Home Improvement

Suggested Use

Top Pick Plumbing Service Furniture & Home Goods Garden Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Food Market Discount Store

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

14 ft
Clear height

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

8
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 46350, IN

44,522
Population
19,576
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
193.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
230
Density / Sq Mi
$75,311
Median Household Income
$44,309
Median Earnings
$920
Median Rent
$199,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Midwest region

4.4% 2019
4.9% 2020
3.6% 2021
3.1% 2022
4.6% 2023
5% 2024
4.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Custom-built property combines adaptable work areas, residential space, storage, and substantial utility capacity.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 754 S Forrester Road La Porte, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $595,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 11,300‑square‑foot flex property on 2.1 acres; 9,200‑square‑foot shop area with 5,200‑square‑foot workshop; Workshop ceiling heights range from 10 1/2 to 14 feet with a 50‑foot‑wide clear span
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