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Self-Storage Facility with Drive-Up Units

3556 Marnie Avenue Waterloo, IA 50701

3556 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo, IA, 50701
$4,050,000
For Sale
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$4,050,000

COMMERCIAL - Waterloo, IA

Property Size30,080 SF
Lot Size5.19 Acres
Price / SF$134.64
AddedJan 29, 2025
Days on Market531
Last RefreshJul 14 at 6:06 pm

Property Features for 3556 Marnie Avenue

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Comm
Standard status
Active
APN
881306426059
Size
30,080 SF
Lot size
5.19 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
Cedar Valley Crossing Lot 3 Lot 4
Tax Annual Amount
70441

Building Details

Year built
2023
Flooring type
Concrete
Building materials
Pre Eng Steel
Roof type
Metal

Listing agent Trev Adair License #322502720

Listing office Pinnacle Realty LLC 1110 Dina Ct Suite A, Cedar Rapids, IA

Listing date Jan 29, 2025

MLS# 2500689

Copyright © 2026 Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

A self-storage complex opened in October 2023, offering leasable space across indoor storage and outdoor drive-up units. The site includes 28,800 SF of indoor storage with 157 drive-up units (10x15, 10x20, and 10x30), plus 48,680 SF of outdoor parking supporting 122 spaces (10x40). A 1,280 SF climate-controlled office/shop is included and is currently leased at $1,325 per month. Total unit count is 280.

The property is located at a high-traffic intersection of Hwy 20 and Hwy 63 in Waterloo, Iowa, at 3556 Marnie Avenue. Security features include perimeter fencing, an automated gate, and high-definition security cameras. Financial information notes occupancy of 91.08% for indoor space and 70.09% for outdoor space, with NOI of $253,289.84. The listing also references a 15-year TIF package (90% for the first 10 years, then 60% thereafter) and monthly CPA-updated financials. Seller financing is available, and owners are open to remaining for operations post-sale at below-market management rates.

Key Highlights

  • Self‑storage complex built in 2023 with 280 total units and 78,760 SF of leasable space on 5.19 acres
  • Phase 1 opened October 2023: 28,800 SF indoor storage with 157 drive‑up units (10x15, 10x20, 10x30)
  • Outdoor storage includes 48,680 SF parking with 122 spaces (10x40)

Local Financial Insights For Self Storage

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $541.4k $18.00
− Vacancy −$27.1k −$0.90
EGI $514.4k $17.10
− OpEx −$154.3k −$5.13
NOI $360.1k $11.97
30,080 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Warehouse
$30.42M
$26.62M – $35.49M (±1% cap)
NOI $2,129,224 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 52.57%
Second Best
Self Storage
$5.14M
$4.50M – $6.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $360,058 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.89%
Theoretical Best
Mixed Use
$37.71M
$32.99M – $43.99M (±1% cap)
NOI $2,639,520 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 65.17%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Cedar Crossing Storage Storage Facility

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Restaurant Auto Repair Shop Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Pharmacy Big Box & Wholesale Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Self storage facility - Self-storage complex with indoor drive-up units, climate-controlled office/shop, and gated security on a fenced site.
Where is this self storage facility located?
The property is located at 3556 Marnie Avenue Waterloo, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,050,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Self‑storage complex built in 2023 with 280 total units and 78,760 SF of leasable space on 5.19 acres; Phase 1 opened October 2023: 28,800 SF indoor storage with 157 drive‑up units (10x15, 10x20, 10x30); Outdoor storage includes 48,680 SF parking with 122 spaces (10x40)
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