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    8949 University Ave NE Blaine, MN 55434

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    Redeveloped retail space with excellent visibility and convenient parking.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    118,398 SF
    Added:
    Sep 12, 2025
    Days on Market:
    203
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 30 at 10:06 pm

    Property Features for 8949 University Ave NE

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    118,398 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Brady Whalen

    Listing agent Brady Whalen

    Listing office Mid-America Real Estate-Minnesota LLC

    Listing date Sep 12, 2025

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    Overview

    Retail Space Near Northtown Mall

    This retail property, located across from Northtown Mall in Blaine, offers up to 65,205 square feet of space. The property was recently redeveloped in 2018 with a new facade and other improvements. It features convenient parking and loading areas. The location provides excellent visibility to the main retail corridor and is situated in a densely populated trade area, surrounded by numerous national and regional retailers. AutoZone and Chuck E Cheese are co-located on the property.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Shopping centers

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    City
    Blaine
    County
    Anoka
    State
    Minnesota
    Longitude
    -93.25
    Latitude
    45.168

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Shopping center - Redeveloped retail space with excellent visibility and convenient parking.
    Where is this shopping center located?
    The property is located at 8949 University Ave NE Blaine, MN.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Excellent visibility to the main retail corridor.; Close proximity to Northtown Mall.; Newly remodeled property & facade in 2018.
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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