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OFF-MARKET Estimated value $2,750,000
Retail residential properties

421 Franklin St Richmond, VA 23219-2205

13,622 SF 0.11 ac lot Built 1927
Entity Owned 1-yr Hold Free & Clear
Property ID
US87-0284087
Property summary
AI-generated overview

This exceptional Class A mixed-use property, "The French Quarter Building," is a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Richmond, VA. The 14,174 square foot building, constructed in 1927 and beautifully renovated in 2016 using historic tax credits, boasts 11 units: 10 residential apartments (on the second and third floors) and 6,764 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Currently 100% occupied, the building features a long-term (20+ year) ground-floor tenant, Penny Lane Pub, with a lease extending through 2028, providing immediate and substantial cash flow. The building's iconic wrought iron and stucco exterior is a landmark in the city. The property presents a strong value-add opportunity through the implementation of a RUBS program and potential light interior unit updates. Its central downtown location offers residents easy access to a vibrant "live, work, play" lifestyle, with numerous restaurants, entertainment venues, and the soon-to-be-completed riverfront amphitheater all within walking distance. Recent capital expenditures include an $84,000 roof replacement. The property's proximity to Costar's future $460 million HQ2, anticipated to bring 2,000 jobs, further enhances its long-term investment potential. This is a rare chance to acquire a meticulously maintained, high-performing asset in a rapidly growing market. The 0.11-acre lot houses a three-story building. This Core+ investment offers proven cash flows and significant upside potential.

Property profile
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Property type Retail residential properties
Use group STORES & APARTMENTS
Year built 1927
Construction TYPE NOT SPECIFIED
Total area 13,622 SF
Lot 0.11 ac (4,730 SF)
Zoning code B-4 CENTRAL BUSINESS
APN W-000-0023-009
UPID US87-0284087
Cap rate & NOI
Priority signal for investors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap rate vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Implied cap rate, NOI & suggested price
Cap vs submarket · NOI estimate · 3 price anchors
Current use
Occupant on record · Public records
  • Penny Lane Pub Restaurant
  • driveRVA Courier Co. Courier Service Postal Service
  • French Quarter Apartment Building
  • Recurve Services Marketing & Advertising
Value estimations
Realmo proprietary · 4 methods
AI Approach AI
by Request
CAP Approach CAP
$2.62M
Comparable Approach Comparable
$2.18M
Blend (final) Blend
$2.75M
Owner & transaction history
Jokity Apartments LLC · 1 yrs held
Jokity Apartments LLC
since 2025
Last sale
$3.1M
4 recorded transactions
2025
$3.1M
2017
Price N/A
2015
$930,000
1969
Price N/A
Zoning & alternative use
B-4 CENTRAL BUSINESS · Richmond, VA
Permitted uses
Permitted uses
Allowed · conditional · prohibited
Top alternative use upside
Restaurant $3.8M +138.8%
Auto repair, garage $2.5M +54.5%
Medical building $2.3M +41.3%
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