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    305 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701

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    Retail space in a vibrant, historic downtown area.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Jan 13, 2023
    Days on Market:
    1239
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 9:48 pm

    Property Features for 305 N Main St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1939

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    305 $19/Mo

    Size
    2,850 SF
    Type
    Retail
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    Michael McFarland

    Listing agent Michael McFarland License #IL 471.018307

    Listing office Road Runner Consulting

    Listing date Jan 13, 2023

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    HighLights

    • Lower than national average cost of living, especially in housing.
    • Median home value of $165,500.
    • Located in downtown Bloomington, offering unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
    • Strong Education Sector: Home to Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University.
    • High percentage of residents with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 38.1%.
    • Established Community: High percentage of US citizens (93.8%).

    Overview

    Located in downtown Bloomington, this retail space offers an opportunity to be part of a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, all within a setting of historic architecture. The area has a population of approximately 78,800 as of 2022, with a median age of 35.9 years. The racial makeup is predominantly White (Non-Hispanic) at 72.7%, followed by Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) at 9.3%, and Asian (Non-Hispanic) at 8.1%. The foreign-born population accounts for 10.1% of residents, and 93.8% are US citizens. Economically, the median household income is $73,119 as of 2022, with a poverty rate of 12.9% and an unemployment rate of 4.2% as of August 2024. Education is a significant factor, with 38.1% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. Bloomington is part of the Bloomington-Normal metropolitan area, with a total population of roughly 171,000. The cost of living is generally lower than the national average, especially in housing. Major industries in the area include education, healthcare, manufacturing, and government. The median home value is $165,500, and the homeownership rate is 64.1%. Bloomington-Normal is a significant college town, influencing the local economy and demographics as home to Illinois Wesleyan University and Illinois State University.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Bloomington
    County
    McLean
    State
    Illinois
    Longitude
    -88.993758
    Latitude
    40.476426

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail space in a vibrant, historic downtown area.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 305 N Main St Bloomington, IL.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $19 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Lower than national average cost of living, especially in housing.; **Median home value of $165,500.**; Located in downtown Bloomington, offering unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment.
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    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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    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

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    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
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