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    5500 St Claude Ave New Orleans, LA 70117

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    High-visibility retail space, redevelopment opportunity.

    Property size:
    12,665 SF

    Property Features for 5500 St Claude Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Lifestyle centers
    Square Feet
    12,665 SF
    Class
    C

    Building Details

    Buildings
    1
    Stories
    1
    Units
    1

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    Listing Contact
    Aaron Kazanoff
    Aaron Kazanoff

    Listing Agency: Ben & Burka Listing Agent: Aaron Kazanoff

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    Overview

    This exceptional 12,665 square foot commercial building presents a prime redevelopment opportunity in New Orleans' vibrant St. Claude Avenue corridor. Located at the signalized corner of St. Claude Avenue and Caffin Avenue, this property boasts high visibility and ample off-street parking. Formerly a Walgreens, the building has been completely gutted, leaving a clean shell ready for your vision. No structural issues are known. Constructed of concrete masonry with a structural steel roof, the building sits on a substantial 34,203 square foot lot. The property is offered at $750,000, translating to $59.22 per square foot. Currently vacant, this single-story, single-unit building is zoned HU-MU, permitting a wide range of commercial uses, including retail and office spaces. This fee simple ownership offers complete control and potential for significant return on investment. The property's size, location, and zoning make it an ideal canvas for a variety of commercial ventures. Seize this chance to establish your business in a thriving New Orleans neighborhood. The address is 5500 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    New Orleans
    County
    Orleans Parish
    State
    Louisiana
    Longitude
    -90.0166852
    Latitude
    29.9611356

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Lifestyle center - High-visibility retail space, redevelopment opportunity.
    Where is this lifestyle center located?
    The property is located at 5500 St Claude Ave New Orleans, LA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $750,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 12,665 SF commercial building on a 34,203 SF lot in New Orleans' St. Claude Avenue corridor.; High-visibility corner location at St. Claude & Caffin Avenues with ample off-street parking.; Completely gutted former Walgreens building, ready for redevelopment; no known structural issues.
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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

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

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Cap approach

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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