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Downtown Bellingham Class A Building

1501 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA 98225

1501 Cornwall Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225
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Class A building in downtown Bellingham with drive-through.

Property Size8,640 SF
Price / SF$202.55
Days on Market1088

Property Features for 1501 Cornwall Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
8,640 SF
Property subtype
Retail

Building Details

Year Built
1972
Listing Agency Windemere Real Estate
Listed by John Templeton · License ## 3046
Source Crexi
Added: Jul 26, 2023 Checked: Jul 15 at 9:11 pm

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located in downtown Bellingham, this Class A building underwent a million-dollar upgrade and remodel in 2015. The property features 4,800 square feet on the upper level, complemented by a 4,800-square-foot built-out lower level. Equipped with substantial power, the building is suitable for various uses, including a bank with a drive-through, an insurance agency, or general office space, and could be fully operational in less than a month. The zoning allows for additions, with no setbacks, parking, or height restrictions. Sixteen on-site parking spaces are available. The property is situated within an Opportunity Zone and is near four major banks. It is the only available building with a fully functional drive-through and presents potential for additional development.

Key Highlights

  • Fully functional drive‑through - the only one available!
  • Opportunity Zone location in Downtown Bellingham.
  • Significant upgrade/remodel completed in 2015.

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $159.7k $18.48
− Vacancy −$8.5k −$0.98
EGI $151.2k $17.50
− OpEx −$37.8k −$4.38
NOI $113.4k $13.13
8,640 SF · lease $18.48/SF/yr · vacancy 5.30% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.62M
$1.42M – $1.89M (±1% cap)
NOI $113,404 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.48%
Second Best
Retail
$1.47M
$1.29M – $1.72M (±1% cap)
NOI $103,094 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.89%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.04M
$1.78M – $2.38M (±1% cap)
NOI $142,677 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Unity Circle Park M.D. Labs & Wellness ... Spa & Massage Center

Suggested Use

Storage Facility Auto Parts Store HVAC Service Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Mobile Phone Store Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bed & Breakfast

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Bank - Class A building in downtown Bellingham with drive-through.
Where is this bank located?
The property is located at 1501 Cornwall Ave Bellingham, WA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully functional drive‑through - the only one available!; Opportunity Zone location in Downtown Bellingham.; Significant upgrade/remodel completed in 2015.
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(360) 296-7251 Call to check price and availability
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