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Investment Highlights

  • 80%+ seller financing — as little as 20% down
  • ~5% cap in place, ~12.2% stabilized
  • West space divisible into two or more, down to ~3,000 SF
  • Priced at ~$53/SF — less than 30% nearby retail comps
  • East ~23,629 SF leased; west 17,010 SF available
  • Pro forma cash-on-cash potential of 40%+

Executive Summary

Value-add ground-floor retail condo in the historic Ely Walker Building (1906), in the heart of Downtown St. Louis's Washington Avenue Loft District. 40,639 SF total across four spaces, offered at $2,150,000 — roughly $53/SF, well below comparable downtown retail sales. The east portion (~23,629 SF) is leased at $11,500/mo + NNN. The 17,010 SF west space is now available and can be divided into two spaces, down to ~3,000 SF — giving a buyer immediate lease-up upside. In place the asset runs a ~4.9% cap; stabilized, once the west space leases at market, it pencils to roughly 12.2%. The seller will carry 80%+ — as little as 20% down — an unusually accessible entry on a high-upside downtown asset. With that leverage, pro forma cash-on-cash potential exceeds 40% once the west space is leased, driven simply by filling the available square footage. Surrounded by hotels, retail, restaurants, offices, and thousands of residents, with walls of windows and hardwood floors throughout. Blocks from Energizer Park (home of St. Louis CITY SC) and minutes from the stadiums, convention center, and the City Museum. A rare combination of in-place income, lease-up upside, and seller financing in one of downtown's strongest corridors.

1 Unit Available

  • Unit
  • Unit Size
  • Condo Use
  • Price
  • NOI
  • Unit C1
  • 40,639 SF
  • Retail
  • $2,150,000 ($52.90/SF)
  • -
Sale Type Investment
Description
Ground-floor commercial condo — 40,639 SF total across four spaces, largest 17,010 SF — in the historic Ely Walker Building, in the heart of the Washington Avenue Loft District. The 17,010 SF west space is now available and can be divided into two spaces down to ~3,000 SF; the balance (~23,629 SF) is leased.
Sale Notes
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE — 80%+ CARRY, AS LITTLE AS 20% DOWN
Value-add ground-floor retail condo in the historic Ely Walker Building, offered at $2,150,000 (~$53/SF) — well below comparable downtown retail sales.

East portion (~23,629 SF) leased at $11,500/mo + NNN
West space (17,010 SF) now available — divisible into two spaces, down to ~3,000 SF
In-place ~4.9% cap; ~12.2% stabilized once the west space leases
Pro forma cash-on-cash potential of 40%+ with seller financing — driven simply by leasing the available space

In the heart of the Washington Avenue Loft District, surrounded by hotels, retail, restaurants, offices, and thousands of residents — and blocks from Energizer Park, home of St. Louis CITY SC.
Unit Unit Size Condo Use Price NOI
Unit C1 40,639 SF Retail $2,150,000 ($52.90/SF) -

Unit C1

Unit Size
40,639 SF
Condo Use
Retail
Price
$2,150,000 ($52.90/SF)
NOI
-

Unit C1

Unit Size 40,639 SF
Condo Use Retail
Price $2,150,000 ($52.90/SF)
NOI -
Sale Type Investment
Description
Ground-floor commercial condo — 40,639 SF total across four spaces, largest 17,010 SF — in the historic Ely Walker Building, in the heart of the Washington Avenue Loft District. The 17,010 SF west space is now available and can be divided into two spaces down to ~3,000 SF; the balance (~23,629 SF) is leased.</li></ul>
Sale Notes
SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE — 80%+ CARRY, AS LITTLE AS 20% DOWN<br> Value-add ground-floor retail condo in the historic Ely Walker Building, offered at $2,150,000 (~$53/SF) — well below comparable downtown retail sales.<br> <br> East portion (~23,629 SF) leased at $11,500/mo + NNN<br> West space (17,010 SF) now available — divisible into two spaces, down to ~3,000 SF<br> In-place ~4.9% cap; ~12.2% stabilized once the west space leases<br> Pro forma cash-on-cash potential of 40%+ with seller financing — driven simply by leasing the available space<br> <br> In the heart of the Washington Avenue Loft District, surrounded by hotels, retail, restaurants, offices, and thousands of residents — and blocks from Energizer Park, home of St. Louis CITY SC.</li></ul>

Property Facts

The following property facts apply to the entire building. Details for individual condo units may vary and are listed in the unit information above.
Total Building Size 225,485 SF
Property Type Multifamily (Condo)
Property Subtype Apartment
Building Class A
Floors 7
Typical Floor Size 32,212 SF
Year Built 1906
Lot Size 1.78 AC
Zoning I
Very walkable
80/100
Moderately drivable
60/100
Good public transit
60/100
Fairly bikeable
50/100
  • Listing ID: 38173853

  • Date on Market: 10/22/2025

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1520 Washington Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63103

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