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7880-7896 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

Liberty Square is a multi-tenant retail center on Broadway with recent roof and rooftop HVAC improvements.

Property Size48,327 SF
Price / SF$113.81
Days on Market173

Property Features for 7880-7896 Broadway

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 48,327 SF
Class B
Property subtype Retail
Zoning C-3 Commercial
Occupancy 86%
Lease Type NNN
Investment Type Stabilized
Net Operating Income $478,824

Site & Location

Traffic Count 35,000 vehicles/day
Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Additional Details

Cap Rate 8.69%

Building Details

Year Built 1967
Year Renovated 2021
Buildings 2
Units 26
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: EXP Commercial
Listed By: John Mathewson · License #INDIANA | RB14051634
Source: Crexi
Added: May 4 Changed: Oct 13 Last Checked: Oct 23 at 6:29AM

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Investment Insights

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Liberty Square Shopping Center is a 48,327-square-foot, multi-tenant retail property offering a mix of retail categories with 22 executed leases. The center includes 6,372 square feet of vacant space and has been positioned for value through lease-up and mark-to-market rent adjustments. Recent capital improvements include new TPO roofs (approximately 2021) and new rooftop HVAC units (RTUs) across both buildings, helping minimize near-term capital needs.

The property is located on Broadway (SR 53) in Merrillville, Indiana, on NW Indiana’s primary retail corridor. It benefits from proximity to I-65, US-30, and Southlake Mall, with traffic described as 35,000+ vehicles per day.

The center’s configuration supports continuing tenant occupancy across its diverse retail footprint, with broad representation including dental, wellness, beauty, food service, and specialty retail.

Key Highlights

  • 48,327 SF multi‑tenant retail shopping center on Broadway (SR 53) in Merrillville, IN
  • 8.69% in‑place cap rate, with value‑add potential via lease‑up of 6,372 SF of vacant space and rent mark‑to‑market adjustments
  • 22 executed leases with tenants in dental, wellness, beauty, food service, and specialty retail categories

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$465,702
Cap Rate
8.47%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$9,314,040 $9.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$6,652,886 $6.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$5,174,467 $5.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 48,327 SF
Gross rent
$695.9K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$30.6K −$0.63/SF
EGI
$665.3K $13.77/SF
− OpEx
−$199.6K −$4.13/SF
NOI
$465.7K $9.64/SF
Area
Lake County, IN
Vacancy
4.40%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$9,314,040
Cap Rate 7%
$6,652,886
Cap Rate 9%
$5,174,467

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$6.65M
$5.82M – $7.76M (±1% cap)
NOI $465,702 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.47%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$13.49M
$11.80M – $15.74M (±1% cap)
NOI $944,370 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.17%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

Property Analytics

Current Use

Shopping centers

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Wine and Liquor 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

35,000 VPD
Traffic count
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,213
Businesses Nearby
98k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 38% Groceries 30% Dining 16% Beauty & Spa 8%
Aldi Groceries
29,441 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
24,524 visits/mo 0.4 miles
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant Dining
8,933 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
5,252 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Great Clips Beauty & Spa
4,588 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 46410, IN

39,471
Population
17,685
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
30.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,311
Density / Sq Mi
$61,735
Median Household Income
$42,235
Median Earnings
$1,267
Median Rent
$192,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

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  • Liberty Square Shopping Center — 7886 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Shopping center - Liberty Square is a multi-tenant retail center on Broadway with recent roof and rooftop HVAC improvements.
Where is this shopping center located?
The property is located at 7880-7896 Broadway Merrillville, IN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 48,327 SF multi‑tenant retail shopping center on Broadway (SR 53) in Merrillville, IN; 8.69% in‑place cap rate, with value‑add potential via lease‑up of 6,372 SF of vacant space and rent mark‑to‑market adjustments; 22 executed leases with tenants in dental, wellness, beauty, food service, and specialty retail categories
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