AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LTD PARTNERSHIP
10KSB, 1996-03-22
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               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C. 20549
                                
                           FORM 10-KSB
                                
             Annual Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
             Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
                                
          For the Fiscal Year Ended:  December 31, 1995
                                
                Commission file number:  0-14264
                                
             AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
         (Name of Small Business Issuer in its Charter)

          State of Minnesota                   41-1525197
    (State or other Jurisdiction of        (I.R.S. Employer)
    Incorporation or Organization)        Identification No.)

  1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
            (Address of Principal Executive Offices)

                          (612) 227-7333
                   (Issuer's telephone number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
                                 Name of each exchange on
     Title of each class             which registered
             None                          None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

                    Limited Partnership Units
                        (Title of class)
                                
Check  whether  the issuer (1) filed all reports required  to  be
filed  by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange  Act  of
1934  during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period  that
the  registrant was required to file such reports), and  (2)  has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.


                        Yes  [X]           No

Check if disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Rule  405
of  Regulation  S-B  is  not  contained  in  this  Form,  and  no
disclosure  will  be contained, to the best of  the  registrant's
knowledge,   in   definitive  proxy  or  information   statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB or  any
amendment to this Form 10-KSB.     [X]

The  Issuer's  revenues  for year ended December  31,  1995  were
$589,592.

As  of  February  29,  1996, there were 6,819  Units  of  limited
partnership interest in the registrant outstanding and  owned  by
nonaffiliates  of  the registrant, which Units had  an  aggregate
market  value (based solely on the price at which they were  sold
since there is no ready market for such Units) of $6,819,000.


               DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 The registrant has not incorporated any documents by reference
                        into this report.
                                
         Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:
                                
                      Yes          No     [X]



                             PART I
                                
ITEM 1.   DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

        AEI  Real  Estate  Fund  85-B  Limited  Partnership  (the
"Partnership" or the "Registrant") is a limited partnership which
was  organized pursuant to the laws of the State of Minnesota  on
September  17, 1985.  The registrant is comprised  of  Net  Lease
Management  85-B, Inc. (NLM) as Managing General Partner,  Robert
P.  Johnson as the Individual General Partner, and purchasers  of
partnership  units as Limited Partners.  The Partnership  offered
for  sale up to $7,500,000 of limited partnership interests  (the
"Units")  (7,500  Units  at  $1,000  per  Unit)  pursuant  to   a
registration  statement effective July 31, 1985. The  Partnership
commenced   operations  on  September  17,  1985   when   minimum
subscriptions  of  1,300 Limited Partnership  Units  ($1,300,000)
were accepted.  The Partnership's offering terminated February 4,
1986  when  the  maximum  subscription  limit  of  7,500  Limited
Partnership Units ($7,500,000) was reached.

        The Partnership was organized to acquire, initially on  a
debt-free   basis,  existing  and  newly  constructed  commercial
properties located in the United States, to lease such properties
to  tenants under triple net leases, to hold such properties  and
to  eventually sell such properties.  From subscription proceeds,
the  Partnership  purchased  ten  properties,  including  partial
interests in two properties, totaling $6,231,904.  The balance of
the   subscription  proceeds  was  applied  to  organization  and
syndication  costs,  working capital reserves and  distributions,
which  represented a return of capital.  The properties  are  all
commercial,  single  tenant buildings  leased  under  triple  net
leases,  except  for  one  property  where  the  Partnership   is
responsible for real estate taxes.

       The Partnership will hold its properties until the General
Partners  determine  that the sale or other  disposition  of  the
properties   is   advantageous  in  view  of  the   Partnership's
investment  objectives.  In deciding whether to sell  properties,
the  General  Partners will consider factors  such  as  potential
appreciation,  net  cash flow and income tax considerations.   In
addition,  certain lessees have been granted options to  purchase
properties  after  a  specified portion of  the  lease  term  has
elapsed.   It is anticipated that the Partnership will  sell  its
properties  within twelve years after acquisition.  At  any  time
prior to selling the properties, the Partnership may mortgage one
or  more  of its properties in amounts not exceeding 50%  of  the
fair market value of the property.

Leases

       Although there are variations in the specific terms of the
leases,  the following is a summary of the general terms  of  the
Partnership's  leases.   The properties  are  leased  to  various
tenants   under  noncancelable  triple  net  leases,  which   are
classified  as operating leases.  Under a triple net  lease,  the
lessee  is  responsible  for all real  estate  taxes,  insurance,
maintenance,  repairs and operating expenses  for  the  property.
The  initial  lease  terms are for 10 to 20  years.   The  leases
provide  for  base  annual rental payments,  payable  in  monthly
installments,  and  contain  rent  clauses  which   entitle   the
Partnership to receive additional rent in future years  based  on
stated  rent  increases  or if gross receipts  for  the  property
exceed certain specified amounts, among other conditions.

        The leases provide the lessees with two to four five-year
renewal options subject to the same terms and conditions  as  the
initial  lease.   Certain lessees have been  granted  options  to
purchase  the  property.  Depending on the  lease,  the  purchase
price is either determined by a formula, or is the greater of the
fair  market value of the property or the amount determined by  a
formula.  In all cases, if the option were to be exercised by the
lessee,  the  purchase price would be greater than  the  original
cost of the property.


ITEM 1.   DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS. (Continued)

Major Tenants

        During  1995,  three  of the Partnership's  lessees  each
contributed  more  than  ten percent of the  Partnership's  total
rental  revenue.  The major tenants in aggregate contributed  71%
of  the  Partnership's  total rental  revenue  in  1995.   It  is
anticipated  that, based on the minimum rental payments  required
under  the  leases, each major tenant will continue to contribute
more  than ten percent of the Partnership's total rental  revenue
in  1996  and  future years.  Any failure of these major  tenants
could  materially affect the Partnership's net  income  and  cash
distributions.

Competition

        The  Partnership is a minor factor in the commercial real
estate  business.   There are numerous entities  engaged  in  the
commercial  real  estate  business which have  greater  financial
resources  than  the  Partnership.  At the time  the  Partnership
elects to dispose of its properties, the Partnership will  be  in
competition  with other persons and entities to find  buyers  for
its properties.

Employees

        The  Partnership  has  no direct  employees.   Management
services   are  performed  for  the  Partnership  by   AEI   Fund
Management, Inc., an affiliate of AFM.


ITEM 2.   DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES.


Investment Objectives

        The  Partnership's investment objectives were to  acquire
existing or newly-developed commercial properties throughout  the
United  States that offer the potential for (i) preservation  and
protection  of  the  Partnership's capital; (ii)  partially  tax-
deferred  cash distributions from operations which  may  increase
through  rent  participation clauses or mandated rent  increases;
and  (iii) long-term capital gains through appreciation in  value
of   the  Partnership's  properties  realized  upon  sale.    The
Partnership  does not have a policy, and there is no  limitation,
as  to the amount or percentage of assets that may be invested in
any  one  property.  However, to the extent possible, the General
Partners  attempt  to  diversify the type  and  location  of  the
Partnership's properties.

Description of Properties

        The  Partnership's properties are all commercial,  single
tenant  buildings.  All the properties were acquired on  a  debt-
free  basis and are leased to various tenants under noncancelable
triple net leases, which are classified as operating leases.  The
only  exception is the Partnership is responsible  for  the  real
estate taxes on the Park Forest property.  The Partnership  holds
an  undivided fee simple interest in the properties.  At any time
prior to selling the properties, the Partnership may mortgage one
or  more  of its properties in amounts not exceeding 50%  of  the
fair market value of the property.

        The  Partnership's properties are subject to the  general
competitive conditions incident to the ownership of single tenant
investment  real estate.  Since each property is leased  under  a
long-term   lease,   there  is  little  competition   until   the
Partnership  decides to sell the property.   At  this  time,  the
Partnership will be competing with other real estate  owners,  on
both a national and local level, in attempting to find buyers for
the   properties.   In  the  event  of  a  tenant  default,   the
Partnership would be competing with other real estate owners, who
have  property vacancies, to attract a new tenant  to  lease  the
property.   The Partnership's tenants operate in industries  that
are  very  competitive and can be affected  by  factors  such  as
changes  in regional or local economies, seasonality and  changes
in consumer preference.

ITEM 2.   DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES. (Continued)

        The  following table is a summary of the properties  that
the Partnership acquired and owned as of December 31, 1995.


                      Purchase  Total Property                    Annual Lease
Property                Date        Costs         Lessee            Payment

Auto Max                                      J. D. Enterprises
 Minneapolis, MN      6/6/86    $  388,800    of Minnesota, Inc.  $   53,081

Fair Muffler
 Park Forest, IL     8/14/86    $  168,650    (F1)Tony Williams   $   31,200

Arby's Restaurant                                   Select
 Jackson, TN        10/14/86    $  752,971      Beef VIII, Inc.   $   95,842

Fair Muffler                                  Diana L. Franks &
 Merrillville, IN   10/21/86    $  304,432    Ernie R. Alverado   $   32,448

Applebee's Restaurant                         L & H Restaurant
 Fort Worth, TX     10/31/86    $  981,764       Corporation      $   90,000

Cheddar's Restaurant                               Phaedra
 Fort Wayne, IN     12/31/86    $1,480,553       Partners Ltd.    $  192,920

Arby's Restaurant                             Circle Restaurant
 Colorado Springs,CO 3/31/87    $  447,177        Company         $   40,000

Children's World
Daycare Center                                 Children's World
 Sterling Heights, MI                              Learning
 (16.3486%)         11/25/87    $  143,392       Centers, Inc.    $   20,043

[FN]
(F1)The  Partnership recognized $116,252 as an impairment  of  the
    book value of this property in 1995.
[FN]


        The  properties  listed above with  a  partial  ownership
percentage  are  owned with affiliates of the  Partnership.   AEI
Real  Estate  Fund  XVI Limited Partnership  owns  the  remaining
interest in the Children's World property.  Each Partnership owns
a  separate,  undivided  interest in the property.   No  specific
agreement or commitment exists between the Partnerships as to the
management of their respective interests in the property, and the
Partnership that holds more than a 50% interest does not  control
decisions over the other Partnership's interest.

        The Lease terms are for 20 years except for the Auto  Max
and  Fort  Worth properties (15 years), the Merrillville property
(10  years)  and the Park Forest property, which is leased  on  a
month-to-month  basis.   Certain Leases contain  renewal  options
which may extend the Lease term an additional 5 to 20 years.

       Pursuant to the Lease Agreements, the tenants are required
to provide proof of adequate insurance coverage on the properties
they  occupy.   The General Partners believe the  properties  are
adequately covered by insurance and consider the properties to be
well-maintained and sufficient for the Partnership's operations.

ITEM 2.   DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES. (Continued)

         For  tax  purposes,  the  Partnership's  properties  are
depreciated under the either the Accelerated Cost Recovery System
(ACRS)  or the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS),
depending on the date when it was placed in service.  The largest
depreciable  component  of a property is the  building  which  is
depreciated, using the straight-line method, over either 19 years
(ACRS)   or   31.5  years  (MACRS).   The  remaining  depreciable
components  of  a  property  are  personal  property   and   land
improvements which are depreciated, using an accelerated  method,
over 5 and 15 years, respectively.  Since the Partnership has tax-
exempt  Partners,  the Partnership is subject  to  the  rules  of
Section  168(h)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code which requires  a
percentage  of  the  properties'  depreciable  components  to  be
depreciated over longer lives using the straight-line method.  In
general  the  federal  tax  basis  of  the  properties  for   tax
depreciation  purposes  is  the  same  as  the  basis  for   book
depreciation purposes.

ITEM 3.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

          None.
                
ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

          None.


                             PART II

ITEM 5.MARKET  FOR THE REGISTRANT'S PARTNERSHlP UNITS AND RELATED
       SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS.
                
        As of December 31, 1995, there were 730 holders of record
of the registrant's Limited Partnership Units.  There is no other
class  of  security outstanding or authorized.  The  registrant's
Units  are  not  a traded security in any market.   However,  the
Partnership  may  acquire Units from Limited  Partners  who  have
tendered  their  Units to the Partnership.   Such  Units  may  be
acquired  at  a  discount.  The Partnership is not  obligated  to
purchase  in any year more than 5% of the total number  of  Units
originally  sold and in no event obligated to purchase  Units  if
such  purchase  would  impair the capital  or  operation  of  the
Partnership.

        During  1995, four Limited Partners redeemed a  total  of
25.3  Partnership  Units  for  $15,046  in  accordance  with  the
Partnership  Agreement.  In prior years, a  total  of  sixty-four
Limited  Partners redeemed 655.5 Partnership Units for  $533,696.
The   redemptions   increase  the  remaining  Limited   Partners'
ownership interest in the Partnership.

        Cash distributions of $4,281 and $4,575 were made to  the
General  Partners  and $408,828 and $438,084  were  made  to  the
Limited   Partners   in   1995  and  1994,   respectively.    The
distributions  were made on a quarterly basis and  represent  Net
Cash   Flow,  as  defined,  except  as  discussed  below.   These
distributions  should  not be compared  with  dividends  paid  on
capital stock by corporations.

        As  part  of the Limited Partner distributions  discussed
above,  the Partnership distributed $18,392 of proceeds from  the
sale of property in December, 1995.  The distribution reduced the
Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions.

ITEM 6.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS.

Results of Operations

        For  the  years  ended December 31, 1995  and  1994,  the
Partnership  recognized rental income of $575,214  and  $584,172,
respectively.  During  the same periods, the  Partnership  earned
investment income of $14,378 and $9,701, respectively.

        During  the years ended December 31, 1995 and  1994,  the
Partnership   paid   Partnership   administration   expenses   to
affiliated  parties of $96,271 and $97,847, respectively.   These
administration  expenses  include  costs  associated   with   the
management of the properties, processing distributions, reporting
requirements  and correspondence to the Limited Partners.  During
the   same   periods,   the  Partnership   incurred   Partnership
administration  and property management expenses  from  unrelated
parties  of  $58,593 and $50,935, respectively.   These  expenses
represent  direct payments to third parties for legal and  filing
fees,  direct administrative costs, outside audit and  accounting
costs, taxes, insurance and other property costs.

        The  Fair  Muffler property in Park Forest, Illinois  was
acquired in August, 1986 and leased under a long-term triple  net
lease for twenty years.  In 1989, the lessee filed for bankruptcy
and  the  Partnership re-leased the property to  a  Fair  Muffler
franchisee  who had been operating the property as  a  sublessee.
The  franchisee has continued to operate the property since 1989,
but  has had financial problems and is not in compliance with all
of  the  terms  of  the  Lease  Agreement.   The  Partnership  is
reviewing  its  available options which include  selling  or  re-
leasing  the  property.   However,  other  real  estate  in   the
immediate  area has been taken back by lenders and is maintaining
a high vacancy rate.

        The  Partnership obtained an independent appraisal  which
valued the property at $125,000.  A charge to operations for real
estate  impairment  of  $116,252 was  recognized,  which  is  the
difference  between book value at December 31, 1995  of  $241,252
and  the  appraised  market value of $125,000.   The  charge  was
recorded  against the carrying amount of the land.  The  cost  of
the  building and equipment will continue to be depreciated  over
the remaining estimated useful life.

        The  reduction in both rental income and  net  income  of
$8,958 and $126,615, respectively, between 1995 and 1994, is  due
primarily  to rent not collected from the Fair Muffler franchisee
and the real estate impairment, as discussed above.

       As of December 31, 1995, the Partnership's annualized cash
distribution  rate  was  6.27%, based  on  the  Adjusted  Capital
Contribution.   Distributions of Net Cash  Flow  to  the  General
Partners were subordinated to the Limited Partners as required in
the Partnership Agreement.  As a result, 99% of distributions and
income  were allocated to Limited Partners and 1% to the  General
Partners.

        Inflation  has  had  a  minimal  effect  on  income  from
operations.   It is expected that increases in sales  volumes  of
the  tenants, due to inflation and real sales growth, will result
in  an  increase  in rental income over the term of  the  leases.
Inflation  also  may  cause  the  Partnership's  real  estate  to
appreciate in value.  However, inflation and changing prices  may
also  have  an  adverse impact on the operating  margins  of  the
properties' tenants which could impair their ability to pay  rent
and subsequently reduce the Partnership's Net Cash Flow available
for distributions.

ITEM 6.   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS.  (Continued)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        During  1995,  the Partnership's cash balances  increased
$33,692 as the Partnership distributed slightly less cash to  the
Partners  than it generated from operating activities.  Net  cash
provided by operating activities increased from $468,716 in  1994
to  $471,313  in  1995.  Net cash income before depreciation  was
lower  in  1995  compared to 1994.  This  was  offset  by  timing
differences  in the collection of payments from the  lessees  and
the payment of expenses which resulted in an overall increase  in
net cash provided by operating activities.

       The Partnership's primary use of cash flow is distribution
and  redemption  payments to Partners.  The Partnership  declares
its  regular  quarterly  distributions before  the  end  of  each
quarter and pays the distribution in the first week after the end
of  each quarter.  The Partnership attempts to maintain a  stable
distribution rate from quarter to quarter.  However,  in  certain
quarters,   the   Partnership   will   increase   the   quarterly
distribution to pay out contingent rent received as a  result  of
an  increase  in  sales at a property.  The distribution  of  the
contingent  rent  can  cause  the  total  distributions  and  the
distribution payable to fluctuate from year to year.   Redemption
payments are paid to redeeming Partners in the fourth quarter  of
each year.

        In December, 1995, the Partnership distributed $18,578 of
sale  proceeds  to the Limited and General Partners  as  part  of
their  regular quarterly distribution, which represented a return
of capital of $2.70 per Limited Partnership Unit.

        The  Partnership may purchase Units from Limited Partners
who have tendered their Units to the Partnership.  Such Units may
be  acquired at a discount.  The Partnership is not obligated  to
purchase  in any year more than 5% of the total number  of  Units
originally sold and in no event, obligated to purchase  Units  if
such  purchase  would  impair the capital  or  operation  of  the
Partnership.

        During  1995, four Limited Partners redeemed a  total  of
25.3  Partnership  Units  for  $15,046  in  accordance  with  the
Partnership  Agreement.   The Partnership  acquired  these  Units
using Net Cash Flow from operations.  In prior years, a total  of
sixty-four Limited Partners redeemed 655.5 Partnership Units  for
$533,696.    The  redemptions  increase  the  remaining   Limited
Partners' ownership interest in the Partnership.

       The continuing rent payments from the properties, together
with  the Partnership's cash reserve, should be adequate to  fund
continuing  distributions and meet other Partnership  obligations
on both a short-term and long-term basis.

ITEM 7.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

     See accompanying Index to Financial Statements.

                                
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                  INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




Independent Auditor's Report                             

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1995 and 1994          

Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 1995 and 1994:

     Income                                             

     Cash Flows                                         

     Changes in Partners' Capital                       

Notes to Financial Statements                      

                                


                                
                        INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT



To the Partners:
AEI Real Estate Fund 85-B Limited Partnership
St. Paul, Minnesota




      We  have audited the accompanying balance sheet of AEI REAL
ESTATE   FUND  85-B  LIMITED  PARTNERSHIP  (a  Minnesota  limited
partnership)  as  of December 31, 1995 and 1994 and  the  related
statements of income, cash flows and changes in partners' capital
for  the  years then ended.  These financial statements  are  the
responsibility    of   the   Partnership's    management.     Our
responsibility  is  to  express an  opinion  on  these  financial
statements based on our audits.

      We  conducted  our  audits  in  accordance  with  generally
accepted  auditing standards.  Those standards  require  that  we
plan  and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance  about
whether   the   financial  statements  are   free   of   material
misstatement.   An  audit includes examining, on  a  test  basis,
evidence  supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements.   An  audit  also includes assessing  the  accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management,  as
well  as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We  believe  that our audits provide a reasonable basis  for  our
opinion.

      In  our opinion, the financial statements referred to above
present  fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of  AEI  Real Estate Fund 85-B Limited Partnership as of December
31, 1995 and 1994, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows  for  the  years then ended, in conformity  with  generally
accepted accounting principles.





Minneapolis, Minnesota             Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Co. P.L.L.P.
February 6, 1996                   Certified Public Accountants




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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                          BALANCE SHEET
                                
                           DECEMBER 31
                                
                             ASSETS
                                
                                                  1995            1994

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash                                         $  302,614     $  268,922
  Receivables                                          49              0
                                               ----------     ----------
      Total Current Assets                        302,663        268,922
                                               ----------     ----------
INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE:
  Land                                          1,667,493      1,783,745
  Buildings and Equipment                       3,000,246      3,000,246
  Accumulated Depreciation                     (1,279,598)    (1,138,636)
                                               ----------     ----------
      Net Investments in Real Estate            3,388,141      3,645,355
                                               ----------     ----------
           Total  Assets                       $3,690,804     $3,914,277
                                               ==========     ==========


                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Payable to AEI Fund Management, Inc.         $   46,587     $    9,953
  Distributions Payable                           111,398        120,864
                                               ----------     ----------
      Total Current Liabilities                   157,985        130,817
                                               ----------     ----------
PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT):
  General Partners                                (29,269)       (26,763)
  Limited Partners, $1,000 Unit value;
   7,500 Units authorized and issued;
   6,819 and 6,844 outstanding in 1995
   and 1994, respectively                       3,562,088      3,810,223
                                               ----------     ----------
    Total Partners' Capital                     3,532,819      3,783,460
                                               ----------     ----------
      Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital  $3,690,804     $3,914,277
                                               ==========     ==========


 The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.


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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                       STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 3l


                                                 1995             1994

INCOME:
  Rent                                        $  575,214       $  584,172
  Investment Income                               14,378            9,701
                                              ----------       ----------
      Total Income                               589,592          593,873
                                              ----------       ----------

EXPENSES:
  Partnership Administration - Affiliates         96,271           97,847
  Partnership Administration and Property
    Management - Unrelated Parties                58,593           50,935
  Depreciation                                   140,962          140,962
  Real Estate Impairment                         116,252                0
                                              ----------       ----------
      Total Expenses                             412,078          289,744
                                              ----------       ----------

NET INCOME                                    $  177,514       $  304,129
                                              ==========       ==========

NET INCOME ALLOCATED:
  General Partners                            $    1,775       $    3,041
  Limited Partners                               175,739          301,088
                                              ----------       ----------
                                              $  177,514       $  304,129
                                              ==========       ==========

NET INCOME PER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT
(6,838 and 6,861 weighted average Units 
outstanding in 1995 and 1994, respectively)   $    25.70       $    43.88
                                              ==========       ==========




 The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.



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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                     STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31


                                                    1995           1994

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  Net Income                                     $  177,514    $  304,129

  Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income
  To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities:
     Depreciation                                   140,962       140,962
     Real Estate Impairment                         116,252             0
     (Increase) Decrease in Receivables                 (49)       23,403
     Increase in Payable to
        AEI Fund Management, Inc.                    36,634           222
                                                 ----------    ----------
       Total Adjustments                            293,799       164,587
                                                 ----------    ----------
       Net Cash Provided By
           Operating Activities                     471,313       468,716
                                                 ----------    ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
  Collection of Long-Term Note Receivable                 0        20,060
                                                 ----------    ----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
   Increase (Decrease) in Distributions Payable      (9,466)       30,836
   Distributions to Partners                       (412,957)     (442,659)
   Redemption Payments                              (15,198)      (14,798)
                                                 ----------    ----------
       Net Cash Used For
          Financing Activities                     (437,621)     (426,621)
                                                 ----------    ----------

NET INCREASE IN CASH                                 33,692        62,155

CASH, beginning of period                           268,922       206,767
                                                 ----------    ----------

CASH, end of period                              $  302,614    $  268,922
                                                 ==========    ==========




 The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.



<PAGE>                                

          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
            STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
                                
                 FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31


                                                                    Limited
                                                                  Partnership
                              General     Limited                   Units
                              Partners    Partners     Total     Outstanding


BALANCE, December 31, 1993  $  (25,229) $3,962,017  $3,936,788   6,866.80

  Distributions                 (4,426)   (438,084)   (442,510)

  Redemption Payments             (149)    (14,798)    (14,947)    (22.50)

  Net Income                     3,041     301,088     304,129
                            ---------- ----------- -----------  ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1994     (26,763)  3,810,223   3,783,460   6,844.30

  Distributions                 (4,129)   (408,828)   (412,957)

  Redemption Payments             (152)    (15,046)    (15,198)    (25.30)

  Net Income                     1,775     175,739      177,514
                            ---------- -----------  -----------  ----------
BALANCE, December 31, 1995  $ (29,269) $ 3,562,088  $ 3,532,819   6,819.00
                            ========== ===========  ===========  =========




 The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.




<PAGE>
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994

(1)  Organization -
     
     AEI  Real Estate Fund 85-B Limited Partnership (Partnership)
     was  formed  to  acquire and lease commercial properties  to
     operating tenants. The Partnership's operations are  managed
     by  Net  Lease  Management 85-B, Inc.  (NLM),  the  Managing
     General Partner of the Partnership.  Robert P. Johnson,  the
     President  and  sole  shareholder  of  NLM,  serves  as  the
     Individual General Partner of the Partnership.  An affiliate
     of  NLM,  AEI  Fund  Management, Inc.  (AEI),  performs  the
     administrative and operating functions for the Partnership.
     
     The   terms   of  the  Partnership  offering  call   for   a
     subscription  price of $1,000 per Limited Partnership  Unit,
     payable   on  acceptance  of  the  offer.   The  Partnership
     commenced  operations  on September 17,  1985  when  minimum
     subscriptions    of   1,300   Limited   Partnership    Units
     ($l,300,000)  were  accepted.   The  Partnership's  offering
     terminated on February 4, 1986 when the maximum subscription
     limit  of  7,500 Limited Partnership Units ($7,500,000)  was
     reached.
     
     Under  the  terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement,  the
     Limited  Partners and General Partners contributed funds  of
     $7,500,000  and $1,000, respectively.  During the  operation
     of the Partnership, any Net Cash Flow, as defined, which the
     General Partners determine to distribute will be distributed
     90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General Partners;
     provided,  however, that such distributions to  the  General
     Partners will be subordinated to the Limited Partners  first
     receiving an annual, noncumulative distribution of Net  Cash
     Flow equal to 10% of their Adjusted Capital Contribution, as
     defined,  and, provided further, that in no event  will  the
     General Partners receive less than 1% of such Net Cash  Flow
     per  annum.  Distributions to Limited Partners will be  made
     pro rata by Units.
     
     Any  Net  Proceeds  of Sale, as defined, from  the  sale  or
     financing of the Partnership's properties which the  General
     Partners determine to distribute will, after provisions  for
     debts  and  reserves, be paid in the following  manner:  (i)
     first,  99%  to the Limited Partners and 1% to  the  General
     Partners until the Limited Partners receive an amount  equal
     to:  (a)  their Adjusted Capital Contribution  plus  (b)  an
     amount  equal  to 6% of their Adjusted Capital  Contribution
     per  annum, cumulative but not compounded, to the extent not
     previously distributed from Net Cash Flow; (ii) next, 99% to
     the  Limited  Partners and 1% to the General Partners  until
     the Limited Partners receive an amount equal to 14% of their
     Adjusted Capital Contribution per annum, cumulative but  not
     compounded, to the extent not previously distributed;  (iii)
     next, to the General Partners until cumulative distributions
     to the General Partners under Items (ii) and (iii) equal 15%
     of cumulative distributions to all Partners under Items (ii)
     and (iii).  Any remaining balance will be distributed 85% to
     the  Limited  Partners  and  15% to  the  General  Partners.
     Distributions to the Limited Partners will be made pro  rata
     by Units.


          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(1)  Organization - (Continued)
     
     For  tax  purposes,  profits  from  operations,  other  than
     profits  attributable  to  the  sale,  exchange,  financing,
     refinancing   or  other  disposition  of  the  Partnership's
     property,  will  be  allocated first in the  same  ratio  in
     which,  and  to the extent, Net Cash Flow is distributed  to
     the Partners for such year.  Any additional profits will  be
     allocated 90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General
     Partners.   In the event no Net Cash Flow is distributed  to
     the  Limited  Partners,  90% of  each  item  of  Partnership
     income,  gain  or credit for each respective year  shall  be
     allocated to the Limited Partners, and 10% of each such item
     shall be allocated to the General Partners.  Net losses from
     operations will be allocated 98% to the Limited Partners and
     2% to the General Partners.
     
     For  tax purposes, profits arising from the sale, financing,
     or  other disposition of the Partnership's property will  be
     allocated  in  accordance with the Partnership Agreement  as
     follows:  (i) first, to those Partners with deficit balances
     in  their capital accounts in an amount equal to the sum  of
     such  deficit  balances: (ii) second,  99%  to  the  Limited
     Partners  and 1% to the General Partners until the aggregate
     balance in the Limited Partners' capital accounts equals the
     sum  of the Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions
     plus  an  amount  equal  to 14% of  their  Adjusted  Capital
     Contributions  per annum, cumulative but not compounded,  to
     the  extent  not previously allocated; (iii) third,  to  the
     General Partners until cumulative allocations to the General
     Partners equal 15% of cumulative allocations.  Any remaining
     balance  will  be allocated 85% to the Limited Partners  and
     15%  to the General Partners.  Losses will be allocated  98%
     to the Limited Partners and 2% to the General Partners.
     
     The  General Partners are not required to currently  fund  a
     deficit   capital   balance.   Upon   liquidation   of   the
     Partnership or withdrawal by a General Partner, the  General
     Partners will contribute to the Partnership an amount  equal
     to  the  lesser  of  the deficit balances in  their  capital
     accounts  or  1%  of  total Limited  Partners'  and  General
     Partners' capital contributions.
     
(2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies -

     Financial Statement Presentation

       The  accounts  of  the Partnership are maintained  on  the
       accrual  basis of accounting for both federal  income  tax
       purposes and financial reporting purposes.
       
     Accounting Estimates
     
       Management  uses  estimates and assumptions  in  preparing
       these  financial statements in accordance  with  generally
       accepted  accounting  principles.   Those  estimates   and
       assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets  and
       liabilities,  the  disclosure  of  contingent  assets  and
       liabilities,  and  the  reported  revenues  and  expenses.
       Actual results could differ from those estimates.
       

          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(2)  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - (Continued)

       Given that the Partnership has had limited success in  its
       efforts to lease or dispose of certain properties,  it  is
       reasonably  possible that the Partnership's estimate  that
       it  will  recover the carrying amount of these  properties
       from  future operations or sales will change in  the  near
       term.
       
     Cash Concentrations of Credit Risk
     
       At  times  throughout  the year,  the  Partnership's  cash
       deposited  in  financial  institutions  may  exceed   FDIC
       insurance limits.
       
     Income Taxes

       The  income or loss of the Partnership for federal  income
       tax  reporting  purposes is includable in the  income  tax
       returns of the partners.  Accordingly, no recognition  has
       been  given to income taxes in the accompanying  financial
       statements.
       
       The  tax  return, the qualification of the Partnership  as
       such  for  tax  purposes, and the amount of  distributable
       partnership  income or loss are subject to examination  by
       federal   and  state  taxing  authorities.   If  such   an
       examination  results  in  changes  with  respect  to   the
       partnership  qualification or in changes to  distributable
       partnership  income  or loss, the taxable  income  of  the
       partners would be adjusted accordingly.
       
     Real Estate

       The  Partnership's  real estate leases are  classified  as
       operating  leases.   The  Partnership  recognizes   rental
       revenue  on  the accrual basis according to the  terms  of
       the  individual leases.  For leases which contain cost  of
       living  increases,  the increases are  recognized  in  the
       year in which they are effective.
       
       Real  estate is recorded at the lower of cost or estimated
       net  realizable value.  The Financial Accounting Standards
       Board  has issued Statement No. 121, "Accounting  for  the
       Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived  Assets
       to   be   Disposed   Of"  which  is  effective   for   the
       Partnership's  fiscal year ended December 31,  1996.   The
       Partnership  regularly reviews the carrying value  of  its
       properties  and  will  reduce  properties  to  their   net
       realizable value as needed.  Adoption of Statement 121  is
       not   expected   to  have  a  material   effect   on   the
       Partnership's operations.
       
       The  Partnership  has capitalized as Investments  in  Real
       Estate   certain   costs  incurred  in  the   review   and
       acquisition  of the properties.  The costs were  allocated
       to the land, buildings and equipment.
       
       The   buildings  and  equipment  of  the  Partnership  are
       depreciated  using the straight-line method for  financial
       reporting purposes based on estimated useful lives  of  30
       years and 10 years respectively.
       

          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                    DECEMBER 31 1995 AND 1994


(3)  Related Party Transactions -

     In 1987, the Partnership acquired a 16.3486% interest in the
     Children's   World  property.  The  remaining  interest   of
     83.6514%  is  owned by an affiliate of the Partnership,  AEI
     Real  Estate Fund XVI Limited Partnership.  Each Partnership
     owns  a separate, undivided interest in the properties.   No
     specific   agreement  or  commitment  exists   between   the
     Partnerships  as  to  the  management  of  their  respective
     interests in the properties, and the Partnership that  holds
     more than a 50% interest does not control decisions over the
     other  Partnership's  interest.   The  financial  statements
     reflect  only  this Partnership's percentage  share  of  the
     properties'   land,  building  and  equipment,  liabilities,
     revenues and expenses.
     
     NLM and AEI received the following compensation and
     reimbursements for costs and expenses from the Partnership:

                                        Total Incurred by the Partnership
                                        for the Years Ended December 3l

                                                      1995           1994

a. AEI and NLM are
   reimbursed for all costs
   incurred in connection with managing the
   Partnership's operations, maintaining the
   Partnership's books and communicating
   the results of operations to the Limited
   Partners.                                        $  96,271     $  97,847
                                                    =========     =========

b. AEI and NLM are reimbursed for all direct
   expenses they have paid on the Partnership's
   behalf to third parties.  These expenses included
   printing costs, interest, legal and filing fees,
   direct administrative costs, outside audit and
   accounting costs, taxes, insurance and other
   property costs.                                  $  58,593     $  50,935
                                                    =========     =========

     The  payable  to  AEI Fund Management, Inc.  represents  the
     balance  due for the services described in 3a and  b.   This
     balance is non-interest bearing and unsecured and is  to  be
     paid in the normal course of business.
     

          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(4)  Investments in Real Estate -

     The  Partnership  leases its properties to  various  tenants
     through   noncancelable  triple  net   leases,   which   are
     classified  as operating leases.  Under a triple net  lease,
     the  lessee  is  responsible  for  all  real  estate  taxes,
     insurance,  maintenance, repairs and operating  expenses  of
     the  property.   The  only exception is the  Partnership  is
     responsible  for  the real estate taxes of the  Park  Forest
     property.  The Lease terms are for 20 years except  for  the
     Auto   Max  and  Fort  Worth  properties  (15  years),   the
     Merrillville  property  (10  years)  and  the  Park   Forest
     property,  which  is  leased  on  a  month-to-month   basis.
     Certain Leases contain renewal options which may extend  the
     Lease  term an additional 5 to 20 years.  Most of the Leases
     contain  provisions which entitle the Partnership to receive
     additional  rent  in  future  years  based  on  stated  rent
     increases  or  if  gross receipts for  the  property  exceed
     certain  specified amounts, among other conditions.  Certain
     lessees  have been granted options to purchase the property.
     Depending  on  the  lease,  the  purchase  price  is  either
     determined  by  a  formula, or is the greater  of  the  fair
     market value of the property or the amount determined  by  a
     formula.   In all cases, if the option were to be  exercised
     by  the lessee, the purchase price would be greater than the
     original cost of the property.
     
     The  Partnership's  properties are all  commercial,  single-
     tenant   properties.   The  Fair  Muffler  in  Park  Forest,
     Illinois  was constructed in 1983.  The Cheddar's restaurant
     in  Fort  Wayne,  Indiana  was  constructed  in  1985.   The
     Children's World in Sterling Heights, Michigan was built  in
     1987.  All the remaining buildings were constructed in 1986.
     The  Partnership  acquired  all the  buildings  during  1986
     except for the Arby's in Colorado Springs and the Children's
     World, which were acquired during 1987.  There have been  no
     costs   capitalized  as  improvements  subsequent   to   the
     acquisitions.
     
     The   cost   of   the  properties  and  related  accumulated
     depreciation at December 31, l995 are as follows:


                                           Buildings and           Accumulated
Property                           Land      Equipment    Total    Depreciation

Auto Max, Minneapolis, MN      $  174,960  $  213,840  $  388,800  $   77,874
Fair Muffler, Park Forest, IL      46,142     122,508     168,650      43,650
Arby's, Jackson, TN               178,733     574,238     752,971     250,291
All Tune & Lube, Merrillville,IN   84,174     220,258     304,432      77,056
Denny's, Fort Worth, TX           525,850     455,914     981,764     183,718
Cheddar's, Fort Wayne, IN         511,427     969,126   1,480,553     457,070
Arby's, Colorado Springs, CO      119,054     328,123     447,177     154,954
Children's World,
    Sterling  Heights, MI          27,153     116,239     143,392      34,985
                               ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                               $1,667,493  $3,000,246  $4,667,739  $1,279,598
                               =========== =========== =========== =========



          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(4)  Investments in Real Estate - (Continued)

     The Fair Muffler property in Park Forest, Illinois is a one-
     story brick building with approximately 2,450 square feet on
     an  approximately 19,388 square foot parcel of land.  It was
     acquired in August, 1986 and leased under a long-term triple
     net  Lease for twenty years.  In 1989, the lessee filed  for
     bankruptcy and the Partnership re-leased the property  to  a
     Fair  Muffler franchisee who had been operating the property
     as a sublessee.  The franchisee has continued to operate the
     property since 1989, but has had financial problems  and  is
     not  in  compliance  with  all of the  terms  of  the  Lease
     Agreement.   The  Partnership  is  reviewing  its  available
     options  which  include selling or re-leasing the  property.
     However,  other real estate in the immediate area  has  been
     taken  back  by  lenders and is maintaining a  high  vacancy
     rate.
     
     The  Partnership  obtained  an independent  appraisal  which
     valued the property at $125,000.  A charge to operations for
     real estate impairment of $116,252 was recognized, which  is
     the  difference between book value at December 31,  1995  of
     $241,252  and  the appraised market value of $125,000.   The
     charge was recorded against the carrying amount of the land.
     The  cost of the building and equipment will continue to  be
     depreciated over the remaining estimated useful life.
     
     The  minimum future rentals on the non-cancelable Leases for
     years subsequent to December 31, 1995 are as follows:

                       1996           $  525,198
                       1997              526,531
                       1998              527,917
                       1999              529,358
                       2000              504,538
                       Thereafter      2,865,265
                                      ----------
                                      $5,478,807
                                      ==========
     
     In  1995  and  1994,  the Partnership recognized  contingent
     rents of $30,936 and $36,171 respectively.



          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(5)  Major Tenants -

     The following schedule presents rent revenue from individual
     tenants,   or  affiliated  groups  of  tenants,   who   each
     contributed more than ten percent of the Partnership's total
     rent revenue for the years ended December 31:
     
     Tenants who individually generate
     10% or more of total rent revenue:

                                                      1995          1994
           Tenants               Industry

     Phaedra Partners, LTD       Restaurant        $  192,920    $  192,920
     Select Beef VIII, Inc.      Restaurant           125,352       129,839
     L & H Restaurant Corp.      Restaurant            90,000        88,007
                                                   -----------   -----------

     Aggregate rent revenue of major tenants       $  408,272    $  410,766
                                                   ===========   ===========

     Aggregate rent revenue of major tenants as
     a percentage of total rent revenue                    71%           70%
                                                   ===========   ===========

(6)  Partners' Capital -

     Cash  distributions of $4,281 and $4,575 were  made  to  the
     General Partners and $408,828 and $438,084 were made to  the
     Limited  Partners  in  1995  and  1994,  respectively.   The
     Limited Partners' distributions represent $59.79 and  $63.85
     per  Limited  Partnership Unit outstanding using  6,838  and
     6,861 weighted average Units in 1995 and 1994, respectively.
     The  distributions represent $40.32 and $41.72 per  Unit  of
     Net  Income  and  $19.47 and $22.13 per Unit  of  return  of
     contributed capital in 1995 and 1994, respectively.
     
     As  part  of  the  Limited  Partner distributions  discussed
     above, the Partnership distributed $18,392 of proceeds  from
     the  sale of property in 1995.  The distribution reduced the
     Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions.
     
     Distributions  of  Net  Cash Flow to  the  General  Partners
     during  1995  and  1994  were subordinated  to  the  Limited
     Partners  as  required in the Partnership Agreement.   As  a
     result,  99%  of distributions and income were allocated  to
     the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partners.
     
     The  Partnership may acquire Units from Limited Partners who
     have tendered their Units to the Partnership. Such Units may
     be acquired at a discount.  The Partnership is not obligated
     to  purchase in any year more than 5% of the total number of
     Units  originally sold and in no event obligated to purchase
     Units if such purchase would impair the capital or operation
     of the Partnership.


          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(6)  Partners' Capital - (Continued)

     During 1995, four Limited Partners redeemed a total of  25.3
     Partnership  Units  for  $15,046  in  accordance  with   the
     Partnership Agreement.  The Partnership acquired these Units
     using  Net Cash Flow from operations.  In 1994, a  total  of
     four  Limited Partners redeemed 22.5 Partnership  Units  for
     $14,798.   The  redemptions increase the  remaining  Limited
     Partners' ownership interest in the Partnership.
     
     After  the  effect of redemptions and the return of  capital
     from   the   sale   of   property,  the   Adjusted   Capital
     Contribution,  as defined in the Partnership  Agreement,  is
     $931.41 per original $1,000 invested.

(7)  Income Taxes -

     The following is a reconciliation of net income for
     financial reporting purposes to income reported for federal
     income tax purposes for the years ended December 31:

     
                                                 1995          1994
     
     Net Income For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                      $  117,514    $  304,129
     
     Depreciation for Tax Purposes Under
      Depreciation For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                          32,638        32,637
     
     Income Accrued for Tax Purposes
      Over Income For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                          10,400             0
     
     Property Expenses for Tax Purposes
      Under Expenses For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                         116,252             0
                                              -----------   -----------
           Taxable Income to Partners         $  336,804    $  336,766
                                              ===========   ===========

     
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(7)  Income Taxes - (Continued)

     The  following is a reconciliation of Partners' capital  for
     financial  reporting purposes to Partners' capital  reported
     for federal income tax purposes for the years ended December
     31:
                                               1995            1994
     
     Partners' Capital For
      Financial Reporting Purposes          $ 3,532,819     $ 3,783,460
     
     Depreciation For Tax Purposes Over
      Depreciation For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                       (272,185)       (304,823)
     
     Capitalized Start-Up Costs
      Under Section 195                         310,830         310,830
     
     Amortization of Start-Up and
      Organization Costs                       (317,702)       (317,702)
     
     Income Accrued for Tax Purposes
      Over Income For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                         10,400              0
     
     Property Expenses for Tax Purposes
      Under Expenses For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                        116,252              0
     
     Gain on Sale of Real Estate For Tax
      Purposes Over Gain For Financial
      Reporting Purposes                         99,037         99,037
     
     Organization and Syndication Costs
      Treated as Reduction of Capital
      For Financial Reporting Purposes        1,009,038      1,009,038
                                             -----------    -----------
           Partners' Capital For
              Tax Reporting Purposes         $4,488,489     $4,579,840
                                             ===========    ===========


                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B LIMITED PARTNERSHlP

                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                   DECEMBER 31, 1995 AND 1994


(8)  Fair Value of Financial Instruments -

     The estimated fair values of the financial instruments, none
     of which are held for trading purposes, are as follows at
     December 31, 1995:
                                                    1995
                                            Carrying      Fair
                                             Amount       Value
     
     Cash                                  $ 302,614    $ 302,614
     
     The carrying value of cash approximates fair value.

ITEM  8.   CHANGES  IN  AND  DISAGREEMENTS  WITH  ACCOUNTANTS  ON
           ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.

           None.


                            PART III
                                
ITEM 9.DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, PROMOTERS AND CONTROL
       PERSONS; COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 16(a) OF THE EXCHANGE
       ACT.

        The  registrant  is  a  limited partnership  and  has  no
officers,  directors, or direct employees.  The General  Partners
of  the  registrant are Robert P. Johnson and NLM.   The  General
Partners  manage and control the Partnership's affairs  and  have
general  responsibility and the ultimate authority in all matters
affecting the Partnership's business.  The director and  officers
of NLM are as follows:

        Robert  P.  Johnson, age 51, is Chief Executive  Officer,
President  and  Director and has held these positions  since  the
formation  of NLM in May, 1985, and has been elected to  continue
in  these positions until March, 1997.  From 1970 to the present,
he  has  been  employed  exclusively in the investment  industry,
specializing  in tax-advantaged limited partnership  investments.
In  that  capacity,  he  has been involved  in  the  development,
analysis,   marketing  and  management  of  public  and   private
investment programs investing in net lease properties as well  as
public  and  private  investment  programs  investing  in  energy
development.   Since 1971, Mr. Johnson has been the president,  a
director and a registered principal of AEI Incorporated, which is
registered  with  the  Securities and Exchange  Commission  as  a
securities broker-dealer, is a member of the National Association
of  Securities  Dealers,  Inc. (NASD) and  is  a  member  of  the
Security  Investors Protection Corporation (SIPC).   Mr.  Johnson
has  been president, a director and the principal shareholder  of
AEI  Fund  Management,  Inc., a real  estate  management  company
founded  by him, since 1978.  Mr. Johnson is currently a  general
partner  or  principal of the general partner  in  fifteen  other
limited partnerships.

        Mark  E.  Larson,  age 43, is Executive  Vice  President,
Treasurer  and  Chief Financial Officer and has been  elected  to
continue  in these positions until March, 1997.  Mr.  Larson  has
been  Treasurer and Executive Vice President since December, 1987
and  Chief  Financial Officer since January, 1990.   In  January,
1993,  Mr.  Larson was elected to serve as Secretary of  NLM  and
will  continue to serve until March, 1997.  Mr. Larson  has  been
employed  by  AEI  Fund Management, Inc. and affiliated  entities
since  1985.   From  1979  to 1985, Mr. Larson  was  with  Apache
Corporation as manager of Program Accounting responsible for  the
accounting  and reports for approximately 45 public partnerships.
Mr.   Larson   is  responsible  for  supervising  the  accounting
functions of NLM and the registrant.

ITEM 10.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

        The General Partner and affiliates are reimbursed at cost
for  all  services performed on behalf of the registrant and  for
all  third party expenses paid on behalf of the registrant.   The
cost for services performed on behalf of the registrant is actual
time  spent  performing such services plus  an  overhead  burden.
These  services include organizing the registrant  and  arranging
for  the  offer  and  sale  of Units,  reviewing  properties  for
acquisition and rendering administrative and management services.

ITEM 11.  SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
          MANAGEMENT.

        NLM, the Managing General Partner of the registrant,  and
Robert  P.  Johnson, its Individual General Partner,  contributed
$1,000 in total for their interest in the registrant.  See Item 1
for  a discussion of their share of the registrant's profits  and
losses.   Neither the General Partners nor their affiliates  have
purchased Limited Partnership Units.

ITEM 12.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.

        The  registrant,  NLM  and  its  affiliates  have  common
management and utilize the same facilities.  As a result, certain
administrative  expenses  are  allocated  among   these   related
entities.   All  of  such activities and any  other  transactions
involving the affiliates of the General Partner of the registrant
are  governed  by,  and  are conducted in  conformity  with,  the
limitations set forth in the Limited Partnership Agreement of the
registrant.   Reference is made to Note 3  on  Page  17,  and  is
incorporated  herein by reference, for details of  related  party
transactions.


                             PART IV

ITEM 13.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K AND 8-K/A.

          A.   Exhibits -
                                    Description

                       27    Financial Data Schedule for year ended
                             December 31, 1995.

          B.   Reports on Form 8-K and 8-K/A - None.


                           SIGNATURES
                                
       Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities  Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly  caused
this  report  to  be  signed on its behalf  by  the  undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.


                             AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 85-B
                             Limited Partnership
                             By:  Net Lease Management 85-B, Inc.
                                  Its Managing General Partner


March 21, 1996               By:  /s/ Robert P. Johnson
                                  Robert P. Johnson, President and Director
                                 (Principal Executive Officer)


        Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities  Exchange
Act  of  1934, this report has been signed below by the following
persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and  on
the dates indicated.

       Name                             Title                         Date


/s/ Robert P. Johnson  President(Principal  Executive Officer)  March 21, 1996
Robert P. Johnson      and Sole Director of Managing General 
                       Partner

/s/ Mark E. Larson     Executive Vice President,Treasurer       March 21, 1996
Mark E. Larson         and Chief Financial Officer



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