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Renovated Flex Building with Living Quarters
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For Sale
$469,000

8515 Cookeville Boatdock Rd, Baxter, TN 38544

COMMERCIAL - Baxter, TN

Property Size3,000 SF
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Price / SF$156.33
Days on Market1

Property Features for 8515 Cookeville Boatdock Rd

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Parking features Paved or Surfaced
Directions From Putnam Co Courthouse: take S Lowe Ave. In 0.5 mi turn R onto E Jackson. In 0.8 mi turn L onto S Willow. In 11 mi turn R onto Baxter Rd. Property is on L in 150 ft.
Subdivision Putnam Co SW, TN
Standard status Active
APN 112 066.02
Size 3,000 SF
Lot size 0.21 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 323

Utilities

Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 2000
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Frame, Metal Siding
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: The Realty Firm
Listed By: Christy Ehlert-Wagner
Added: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 11:06PM
MLS# 245897

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This flex property in Baxter includes approximately 3,000 square feet within a rebuilt metal building. The improvements include new cement block piers, joists, studs, plumbing, electrical wiring, and insulation in the walls and ceilings serving the living quarters. The interior provides residential space, a full bathroom, and a loft that overlooks the garage and shop area. A six-inch concrete floor and RV garage door support the shop configuration.

The property covers 0.207 acres at 8515 Cookeville Boatdock Rd and includes paved or surfaced parking, public water, metal siding, and a metal roof. Cookeville Boat Dock on Center Hill Lake is approximately 8 minutes away, while I-40, Home Depot, and Target are stated to be 10–12 minutes from the property. The layout is identified as suitable for a quick-stop market, lake store, bait shop, live-work arrangement, or full-time residence, subject to applicable requirements.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 3,000 SF rebuilt flex building with living quarters
  • New plumbing and fully rewired electrical system
  • Loft overlooks the garage and shop area

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $69.1k $23.04
− Vacancy −$13.8k −$4.61
EGI $55.3k $18.43
− OpEx −$13.8k −$4.61
NOI $41.5k $13.82
3,000 SF · lease $23.04/SF/yr · vacancy 20.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$670.5K
$586.7K – $782.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $46,932 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.01%
Second Best
Office B
$592.5K
$518.4K – $691.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,472 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.84%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.24M
$1.08M – $1.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,671 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.48%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Flex space

Suggested Use

Top Pick Storage Facility (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming 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

1
Drive-in doors

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 38544, TN

7,435
Population
3,327
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
79.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
94
Density / Sq Mi
$66,801
Median Household Income
$42,188
Median Earnings
$904
Median Rent
$222,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Reworked interior combines residential space with an open shop area and finish-to-suit flexibility.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 8515 Cookeville Boatdock Rd Baxter, TN.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $469,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 3,000 SF rebuilt flex building with living quarters; New plumbing and fully rewired electrical system; Loft overlooks the garage and shop area
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