Broker Investment Analysis

Salvation Army
Front Street Campus

1887, 1901 & 1977 Front St NE — Salem, OR 97301

Prepared for Clutch Industries / A Place for Vets
Date March 13, 2026
Source Colliers BOVs & CIDA Building Review
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Portfolio at a Glance

Three contiguous buildings on ~1.49 acres in Salem's Opportunity Zone
Admin Office
$592K
1887 Front St NE
3,039 SF • Built 1994
Single-story office
Multifamily / Shelter
$2.07M
1901 Front St NE
14 Units / ~18,500 SF • Built 1966
3-story wood-frame
Warehouse
$810K
1977 Front St NE
7,370 SF • Built 1990
Single-story industrial
Combined Mid-Market Value
$3.47M
Range: $2.88M (conservative) — $4.23M (optimistic)
Key Designations
Opportunity Zone IC Zoning Willamette Greenway
Low-Income Community • 4 contiguous parcels • All owner-occupied by TSA
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Property-by-Property
Analysis

Detailed valuation, condition, and market positioning for each asset

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Admin Office — 1887 Front St NE

Functional small office with straightforward value proposition
Building
3,039 SF single-story office
Built 1994 • 0.54 AC site
6 surface parking spaces
FAR: 0.13 (significant excess capacity)
Market Position
Comp median: $194.81/SF
Range: $135–$233/SF
8 comparable sales analyzed
Owner-occupied, 0% vacancy
Assessment
LOW RISK

Simplest asset in the portfolio. Clean condition, fair-market pricing. No hidden surprises expected.
Conservative (Q1) Mid-Market Optimistic (Q3)
$483,756 $592,605 $663,924
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Multifamily / Shelter — 1901 Front St NE

The crown jewel and the problem child — highest value, highest complexity
Building
14 units • ~18,500 SF GBA
3-story wood-frame • Built 1966
0.27 AC • FAR 1.75
16 surface spaces (1.14/unit)
R-2 occupancy • Max capacity: 85
Market Position
Comp median: $148,000/unit
Range: $87.5K–$262.5K/unit
Vacancy: 7.1% (vs 6.0% submarket)
Best comp: Glen Villa — 14 units,
1967, sold $123K/unit
Conservative (Q1) Mid-Market Optimistic (Q3)
$1,728,006 $2,072,000 $2,393,258

Recommended Underwriting: Closer to Q1 ($1.73M)

The CIDA building review reveals material deferred maintenance and code deficiencies that the BOV valuation does not account for. Budget $750K–$1.2M for renovation beyond acquisition cost.

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CIDA Building Review — Critical Findings

October 2025 walk-through reveals significant renovation requirements at 1901 Front St NE
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Non-Sprinklered Building

No fire sprinkler system. Any renovation >50% of floor area triggers mandatory installation. Fire-rated doors have labels painted over.

Electrical System Deficiencies

Exposed conduit wiring, extension cords running throughout. Original electrical system likely inadequate for current or expanded use.

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Plumbing & Mechanical Failures

Fixtures labeled out of order, active water leaks, stained ceiling tiles from past leaks, damaged HVAC ducting. Full MEP evaluation needed.

ADA Non-Compliance

Single ramp access point, no elevator, upper floors inaccessible. 25% of renovation costs must go to accessibility under ORS 447.241.

Hazardous Materials Risk

1966 construction likely contains lead paint and asbestos in ceiling tiles, flooring, and finishes. Full hazmat survey required before work begins.

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Low Ceiling Heights

Multiple areas below 84" code minimum (as low as 72.5" at stair landings). New R-2 construction requires 7' minimum finished ceiling.

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Warehouse — 1977 Front St NE

Straightforward industrial asset in a tight vacancy market
Building
7,370 SF single-story warehouse
Built 1990 • 0.54 AC site
1 drive-in + 1 exterior dock
16 surface parking spaces
Market Position
Comp median: $109.86/SF
Range: $87–$160/SF
Submarket vacancy: 3.7%
Strong industrial fundamentals
Assessment
STABLE

Functional warehouse in a supply-constrained market. Could serve as vocational training space or support operations.
Conservative (Q1) Mid-Market Optimistic (Q3)
$664,053 $809,788 $1,176,855

Industrial Market Tailwind

Marion County 1–2 Star industrial vacancy is just 3.7%. Limited new supply and steady distribution demand support both user value and lease-up potential at $8–10/SF NNN.

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Financial Assessment

Aggregate valuation, income potential, and investment returns

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Aggregate Valuation & Income Potential

Combined portfolio economics across three scenarios
Optimistic
$4.23M
Mid-Market
$3.47M
Conservative
$2.88M
Asset Est. Annual Revenue Lease Type Market Rate
Admin Office (3,039 SF) $42,500 – $54,700 Modified Gross $14–18/SF
Warehouse (7,370 SF) $51,600 – $73,700 NNN $7–10/SF
Multifamily (14 units) $117,600 – $156,800 Residential $750–1,000/unit/mo
Stabilized Portfolio Total $211,700 – $285,200 Est. NOI: $150K – $210K (after OpEx & vacancy)
Implied Cap Rate (at mid-market)
4.3% – 6.0%
Consistent with secondary-market mixed-use portfolio of this vintage
All-In Basis (Acq + Renovation)
$3.6M – $4.4M
Assumes Q1 acquisition ($2.88M) + $750K–$1.2M multifamily renovation + minor CapEx
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Opportunity & Risk Matrix

Strategic advantages weighed against material execution risks

Value Drivers

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    Opportunity Zone tax benefits — Defer and reduce capital gains taxes through qualified reinvestment
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    Contiguous 1.49-acre campus — Assembly value exceeds sum of parts; hard to replicate in-market
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    Motivated seller signals — Simultaneous BOV + building condition assessment indicates active disposition
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    Veteran housing conversion — Existing R-2 shelter use creates permitting baseline for transitional housing
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    Construction synergy — Self-perform renovation captures $75K–$150K in GC margin

Material Risks

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    Renovation cost uncertainty — Sprinklers, hazmat, ADA, MEP overhaul could exceed initial estimates significantly
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    Willamette Greenway overlay — Compatibility review adds time and regulatory complexity to any development
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    Code compliance triggers — >50% alteration hits Level 3 requirements: sprinklers, seismic, full ADA, energy code
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    Oregon rent control (SB 608) — Annual increases capped at 7% + CPI for buildings 15+ years old
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    Environmental exposure — River proximity + IC zoning history warrants Phase I ESA
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Recommended Acquisition Strategy

Five-step playbook for executing this deal

Target portfolio price: $2.8M – $3.2M

Anchor near Q1 aggregate ($2.88M). The CIDA findings on the multifamily building justify a material discount from Colliers' median values. Use deferred maintenance as leverage.

Budget $750K – $1.2M for multifamily renovation

Fire sprinklers ($15–20/SF), hazmat abatement, ADA compliance, mechanical/electrical overhaul, and interior reconfiguration. Get hard bids during due diligence, not after closing.

Structure as Opportunity Zone investment

Deploy capital gains from other Clutch portfolio transactions. The tax deferral and potential exclusion on appreciation can meaningfully improve after-tax returns on the renovation spend.

Engage City of Salem planning early

Clarify Willamette Greenway compatibility review requirements and conditional use permit path for shelter/transitional housing. Determine which alteration level your renovation scope triggers.

Include the 1935 Front St NE parcel in the deal

The 6,098 SF strip between the warehouse and multifamily is excluded from the BOVs but is critical for campus circulation, additional parking, or future accessory structures.

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Broker Recommendation: Cautiously Opportunistic

Target Price

$2.8M–$3.2M

Discount from median justified by CIDA findings and deferred maintenance burden

All-In Basis

$3.6M–$4.4M

Including $750K–$1.2M multifamily renovation and minor CapEx on other buildings

Stabilized NOI

$150K–$210K

4.3%–6.0% cap rate at mid-market value; improves at recommended acquisition price

IDEAL BUYER PROFILE

Mission-driven operator with construction capability, property management infrastructure, and a long-term hold strategy. This is a 3–5 year repositioning — not a flip, not passive. The campus layout (admin + housing + warehouse) maps directly to a veteran services hub. That profile matches Clutch Industries precisely.

Based on Colliers BOVs (March 5, 2026) and CIDA Building Review (October 15, 2025). Not an appraisal. All projections should be independently verified through formal due diligence. Not financial or legal advice.
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