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    254 Lake Drive Melrose, IA 52569

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    $95,000

    LAND - Other - Melrose, IA

    Lot size:
    2.25 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 30, 2025
    Days on Market:
    299
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 24 at 7:06 am

    Property Features for 254 Lake Drive

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    120172050001014
    Lot size
    2.25 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    Lot 14 Lago Vista Sub

    Building Details

    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Tiffany Ehler

    Listing agent Tiffany Ehler License #***

    Listing office Boutique Real Estate 5500 Merle Hay Rd Suite H, Johnston, IA

    Listing date Jun 30, 2025

    MLS# 6329203 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 NoCoast MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    Overview

    Lake Rathbun Wooded Land

    Lot 14, located at 254 Lake Drive in Lago Vista, offers wooded privacy and lake views on a sloped 2.25+ acre site with walkout potential. The property features mature trees and quiet surroundings, with close access to the lake. Rathbun Regional Water, Chariton Valley Electric, and fiber internet are available on the lot line. Lago Vista is a new development at Lake Rathbun, offering a blend of lake views, wooded privacy, and peaceful living. Flexible building potential is available, with optional on-site custom building project management. The property is located near Honey Creek State Park and boat access. This lot is suitable for building a dream home or cabin retreat, or for investing in lake-area land.
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    City
    Melrose
    County
    Monroe
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.0024
    Latitude
    40.9706

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - Wooded 2.25+ acre lot with lake views.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 254 Lake Drive Melrose, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $95,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Lake views and wooded privacy on a generous 2.25+ acre lot.; Sloped site offers walkout potential.; Enjoy close lake access and proximity to Honey Creek State Park and boat access.
    (515) 681-8264
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    Listing Contact
    Tiffany Ehler
    Real Estate License ID: ***
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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