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1 W 1st Street – Downtown Colorado Commercial Investment | 11% Cap Rate | $10K Seller
🏢 1 W 1st Street – Downtown Colorado Commercial Investment | 11% Cap Rate | $10K Seller Credit | Value-Add Opportunity
Address: 7 W 1st Street, Cortez, CO
Price: $289,000
Cap Rate: ~11% (current + potential rents)
Use: Commercial / Mixed-Use / Residential Conversion Potential
Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial
⭐ Why San Antonio Investors Should Look Closely at This Deal
San Antonio investors frequently seek out-of-state opportunities that offer:
✔ Strong cap rates
✔ Value-add potential
✔ Low acquisition cost compared to Texas markets
✔ Mixed-use flexibility
✔ Cash-flow + appreciation upside
✔ Properties with tax incentives
This downtown commercial property checks every box — plus it includes historic designation, providing access to significant tax breaks for renovation and improvements.
🏠 Income Breakdown
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Main building – currently vacant; previously rented at $1,850/month
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Includes an attached studio
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Tanning salon tenant – leased through July 2026 at $800/month
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Combined current + projected rents deliver approx. 11% cap rate
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Strong demand for small commercial & mixed-use space in the downtown Cortez area
🛠️ Property Features
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New roof completed April 2025
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Historic designation approved
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Qualifies for renovation incentives & tax benefits
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Flexible zoning allows:
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Office
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Retail
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Residential conversion
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Mixed-use
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Small multifamily (buyer to verify)
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Located one block off Main Street
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Multiple exit strategies: lease-up, convert, redevelop, or hold as mixed-use
📈 Investor Upside & Value-Add Potential
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Vacant main building offers immediate upside with new lease or conversion
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Historic tax incentives can substantially reduce renovation costs
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Neighborhood Commercial zoning offers excellent flexibility
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In-demand location with:
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Limited small commercial inventory
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Consistent tenant demand
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Strong appreciation trend for downtown properties
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Perfect for:
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1031 exchange buyers
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Out-of-state commercial investors
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BRRRR-style commercial investors
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Investors looking for cash flow + redevelopment options
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🌍 Location Benefits
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Positioned in the walkable downtown area near restaurants and services
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One block off Main Street with high traffic visibility
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Close to regional attractions including Mesa Verde, Four Corners, and Durango
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Growing interest from out-of-state buyers looking for affordable commercial inventory
💰 Seller Incentive
Seller is offering a $10,000 concession toward closing costs with a full-price offer.
Huge benefit for investors looking to lower cash-to-close and increase ROI.
📞 Request Information
Listed by:
Allison Klein & Mindi Clark
United Country Blue Sky Homes and Land
Allison 970-946-9409
Mindi 970-769-0072



