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1278 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203

NNN leased retail property in Capitol Hill neighborhood for sale.

Property Size5,985 SF
Price / SF$483.71
Days on Market765

Property Features for 1278 Pennsylvania St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 5,985 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Year Built 1923
Listing Agency: Shames Makovsky
Listed By: Solomon Stark · License #CO
Source: Crexi
Added: Jul 2, 2024 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 3:13PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 1278 N Pennsylvania Street, Denver, CO 80203, this property presents a retail investment opportunity. The property is 100% leased under a NNN basis, which entails minimal landlord responsibilities. The property is currently leased to two tenants: The Pub on Penn and King’s Smoke & Vape. Situated in the heart of Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, the property benefits from high visibility on the signalized, hard corner of 13th and Pennsylvania. It also features an abundance of off-street parking and accessibility to major thoroughfares such as Broadway, Colfax, and Speer Blvd. With a property size of 5985 square feet, this stabilized investment opportunity is suitable for investors in a 1031 exchange.

Key Highlights

  • 100% leased under a NNN basis with minimal landlord responsibilities, providing a stabilized investment.
  • Rare retail investment opportunity in the heart of Capitol Hill, one of Denver’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
  • Fantastic visibility on the signalized, hard corner of 13th and Pennsylvania.

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 $122.8k $20.52
− Vacancy −$5.8k −$0.96
EGI $117.0k $19.56
− OpEx −$29.3k −$4.89
NOI $87.8k $14.67
5,985 SF · lease $20.52/SF/yr · vacancy 4.70% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.25M
$1.10M – $1.46M (±1% cap)
NOI $87,780 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.03%
Second Best
Retail
$1.17M
$1.02M – $1.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $81,928 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.83%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.91M
$1.67M – $2.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $133,367 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.61%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bike Rack: Wave Bicycle Rack Pub on Penn Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Mobile Phone Store Electrical Service Adult Day Care

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

9,344
Businesses Nearby
152k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 56% Shops & Services 37% Hotels & Casinos 7% Beauty & Spa 1%
McDonald's Dining
31,534 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Circle K Shops & Services
18,015 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Wendy's Dining
15,486 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Torchy's Tacos Dining
12,418 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Cheba Hut Dining
10,478 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 80203, CO

22,883
Population
16,887
Households
1.4
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
69%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
1.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,803
Density / Sq Mi
$74,654
Median Household Income
$59,229
Median Earnings
$1,569
Median Rent
$462,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Denver, CO

6.7% 2019
7.4% 2020
6.5% 2021
5.4% 2022
5.2% 2023
4.8% 2024
5.8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - NNN leased retail property in Capitol Hill neighborhood for sale.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1278 Pennsylvania St Denver, CO.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,895,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 100% leased under a NNN basis with minimal landlord responsibilities, providing a stabilized investment.; Rare retail investment opportunity in the heart of Capitol Hill, one of Denver’s most vibrant neighborhoods.; Fantastic visibility on the signalized, hard corner of 13th and Pennsylvania.
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