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What Is Commercial Property Worth in Frederick, CO?

The median recorded commercial sale price in Frederick is $1,630,600 — based on 30 qualified transactions over the trailing 24 months. Actual value for your parcel depends on income, location, zoning, and building condition.

$1.63M Median sale price  ·  30 qualified sales  ·  Trailing 24 months

Last updated: June 2026  ·  Source: Public Colorado county records, aggregated

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30
Qualified Sales
Trailing 24 months
$1.63M
Median Sale Price
Commercial / retail / office
$297K
Typical Range Low
Recorded transactions
$3.41M
Typical Range High
Recorded transactions

What Does the Frederick Commercial Market Look Like Right Now?

Over the trailing 24 months, 30 qualified commercial sales were recorded in Frederick, CO (Weld County). The median sale price was $1,630,600, with the typical range spanning from approximately $297,375 to $3,414,875 — a spread that reflects the diversity of property types and locations across Frederick's growing commercial corridors.
$1,630,600
Median Sale Price
Commercial, retail & office — 30 qualified sales, trailing 24 months (on/after 2024-06-01)
30
Qualified Transactions
Recorded with Weld County assessor and clerk; arm's-length commercial sales only
Range low: ~$297K Median: $1.63M Range high: ~$3.41M
Typical price range ($297K – $3.41M) Median sale price ($1.63M)
Data source & methodology: Public Colorado county records (county assessor and clerk filings), aggregated. Trailing 24 months (sales on/after 2024-06-01). Figures are descriptive statistics from recorded transactions, not appraisals or opinions of value. Individual properties vary widely. This data covers commercial, retail, and office transactions in Frederick (Weld County).

What Drives Commercial Property Value in Frederick, CO?

Understanding the factors that move price helps owners calibrate realistic expectations — and identify improvements that could shift their position in the range.

Income & Net Operating Income

For leased properties, value is most directly tied to net operating income (NOI). Stable, long-term tenants with creditworthy leases support higher prices; vacant or month-to-month tenancies compress them. Even a modest rent increase — if supported by market rents — can meaningfully lift value when capitalized.

Location & Traffic Counts

Properties along Highway 52 and near the I-25 interchange trade at a premium due to visibility and access. Frederick's main retail corridor along Godding Hollow Pkwy sees higher traffic than secondary streets. Proximity to the new residential growth areas along the town's northern and western edges is also a positive demand driver for retail.

Zoning & Allowable Use

The Town of Frederick's zoning code directly limits what a parcel can be used for. Commercial-zoned land with flexible use entitlements (retail, restaurant, drive-through) commands a premium over more restricted or conditional classifications. Properties with approved plans or existing conditional-use permits carry additional value.

Building Condition & Functional Utility

Age, deferred maintenance, roof condition, HVAC systems, ADA compliance, and parking ratios all factor into buyer underwriting. A well-maintained building priced near the median may sell quickly; a comparable property needing significant capital expenditure will face buyer resistance or price negotiation.

Lease Term & Tenant Quality

Properties with long-term leases (5–10+ years remaining) to national or regional credit tenants attract institutional buyers and lower cap rates — meaning higher prices. Short-term leases or local-only tenants may still perform well but typically face a wider pool of smaller private buyers, which can affect timing and price.

Market Cap Rate Environment

Cap rates are set by the broader investment market and reflect interest rates and investor sentiment. When cap rates compress (fall), the same NOI produces a higher sale price. When rates rise, values can decline even if a building's income stays flat. Tracking current comp sales — as recorded in county records — is the most reliable way to gauge where cap rates sit locally.

How Do You Get a Parcel-Specific Value Estimate for Frederick?

A generic automated estimate uses national or regional averages. Here's how Colorado Land Use builds a parcel-specific picture grounded in Frederick's actual recorded sales.

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Submit Your Property Details

Use the form on this page to provide your parcel address, property type (retail, office, restaurant pad, land, etc.), approximate square footage or lot size, and any known lease or income information. The more detail you provide, the tighter the resulting range.

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Identify Relevant Recorded Comparables

We pull qualified arm's-length sales from Weld County assessor and clerk records — the same source as the 30 transactions in the snapshot above. We filter by property type, size, and location to identify the most directly comparable sales to your parcel in the trailing 24-month window.

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Analyze Income and Cost Indicators

Where applicable (leased income-producing properties), we review income approach indicators — applying current market cap rates implied by comparable sales — alongside replacement cost and land value benchmarks. This multi-method approach reduces the risk of relying on a single methodology.

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Layer in Frederick-Specific Factors

We account for your specific location within Frederick: proximity to Hwy 52, traffic corridor, zoning classification (per Town of Frederick planning records), and any known development activity in the immediate trade area that could influence demand or comparable supply.

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Deliver a Market Value Range with Context

You receive a written market value range — not a single number that implies false precision — along with the key assumptions, the comps used, and the factors that could push your property toward the upper or lower end of the range. This is a research output, not a certified appraisal.

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Connect with the Right Professionals If Needed

If your situation requires a certified MAI appraisal (for financing, estate, or legal purposes), a licensed Colorado broker for a formal listing, or a 1031 exchange intermediary, we'll point you to the appropriate next step rather than oversell what a research report can do.

Your Frederick Property May Be Worth More Than the Assessor Says

The county assessor's value is a lagging mass-appraisal figure. With 30 recent arm's-length sales recorded in Frederick, we can show you where the market actually sits — and where your parcel fits.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Frederick Commercial Property Value

Real answers to the questions Frederick commercial owners ask most often.

Based on 30 qualified sales recorded over the trailing 24 months (on or after 2024-06-01), the median commercial sale price in Frederick, CO is $1,630,600. The typical range runs from approximately $297,375 to $3,414,875. Source: Public Colorado county records (county assessor and clerk filings), aggregated.
The 30 qualified transactions include commercial, retail, and office properties recorded with the Weld County assessor and clerk's office. Industrial, agricultural, and purely residential transactions are not included in this commercial subset.
Commercial property prices vary widely because the category spans small strip retail, standalone office buildings, restaurant pads, and multi-tenant centers. Size, location along the Hwy 52 or I-25 corridors, zoning, tenant quality, and lease terms all create substantial spread even within a single market like Frederick.
Visibility and access are the two biggest location factors. Properties fronting Highway 52, near the I-25 interchange, or within established retail corridors command premiums. Properties on secondary streets or in areas with lower traffic counts typically trade below the median. Proximity to Frederick's expanding residential population base is also a positive indicator for retail and service businesses.
For income-producing properties, value is most often derived by dividing stabilized net operating income by a market cap rate. A building generating strong, long-term lease income from creditworthy tenants will support a lower (more favorable) cap rate, translating into a higher price. Vacant or under-leased buildings are typically valued on replacement cost or land value, not income.
Not reliably. Assessor values use a mass-appraisal methodology applied uniformly across many parcels and may lag the market significantly. The 30 recorded transactions in Frederick show the actual prices buyers paid in arm's-length sales — these are a more current and direct indicator of market value than the assessor's notice. Some Frederick commercial owners have found their market value substantially differs from the assessed value.
Frederick's residential growth along the Hwy 52 corridor has been strong, which typically elevates retail demand and supports commercial values near growth areas. However, new commercial supply entering the market can compress rents and values for older or less competitive buildings in the same trade area. Net impact depends on the pace of household formation relative to new commercial square footage being delivered.
Key steps include:
  • Verify zoning and allowable uses with the Town of Frederick planning department
  • Obtain a Phase I environmental assessment
  • Review all lease documents and tenant estoppel certificates
  • Confirm utility capacity, tap fees, and service availability
  • Order a current ALTA survey and title search through Weld County records
  • Review Weld County assessor history and any pending tax appeals
Marketing timelines for commercial properties depend heavily on property type, price point, and current buyer demand. Well-priced, income-producing properties in high-traffic Frederick locations tend to move faster. Vacant land or highly specialized properties may take considerably longer to find the right buyer. At 30 qualified sales over 24 months, Frederick is an active but not highly liquid commercial market — realistic timelines should be built into any sale strategy.
Use the request form on this page to submit your parcel address, property type, and any known lease or income details. Colorado Land Use will analyze comparable recorded sales from Weld County, zoning context from the Town of Frederick, and income factors to provide a parcel-specific market value range — not a generic automated estimate drawn from national averages.
No. The figures presented are descriptive statistics derived from recorded transactions in public Colorado county records (assessor and clerk filings), aggregated over a trailing 24-month window (sales on or after 2024-06-01). They are not certified appraisals, broker price opinions, or legal opinions of value. Individual properties vary widely. If you need a certified appraisal for financing, estate, or legal purposes, you should engage a licensed MAI appraiser in Colorado.

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Aggregate market data tells you where the median sits. A parcel-specific analysis tells you where your property sits within that range — and why. Submit the form below and Colorado Land Use will follow up with a research-grounded value range.

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About Colorado Land Use

Colorado Land Use is an independent Colorado commercial real estate and land-use research resource. We aggregate, verify, and contextualize public county records — assessor data, clerk filings, zoning records — to help owners, investors, and advisors understand what commercial property is actually worth in specific Colorado markets.

We focus on markets like Frederick where rapid residential growth is beginning to shift the commercial landscape, and where the gap between assessor values and market reality can be significant. Our analysis is grounded in what buyers actually paid — not national averages or automated valuation models trained on dissimilar markets.

Colorado Land Use does not hold a real estate brokerage license and does not represent buyers or sellers. We produce research. If you need a licensed broker, certified appraiser, or 1031 intermediary, we'll tell you so plainly.

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  • Data sourced from public Colorado county records
  • Focused on Front Range and Colorado growth markets
  • Transparent about what the data can and cannot tell you

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Important disclaimer: All market data presented on this page is sourced from public Colorado county records (Weld County assessor and clerk filings), aggregated over a trailing 24-month window (sales on/after 2024-06-01). Figures are descriptive statistics from recorded transactions only and are not certified appraisals, broker price opinions, or legal opinions of value. Individual properties vary widely based on size, condition, location, income, zoning, and market conditions at the time of sale. Nothing on this page constitutes investment, legal, tax, or financial advice. Colorado Land Use is not a licensed real estate brokerage. Consult a licensed Colorado real estate professional, MAI-certified appraiser, or qualified legal counsel before making any transaction decision.

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