Leased NNN Retail Investment

425 E Hwy 6 Iowa City, IA 52240

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For Sale
$4,995,000

COMMERCIAL - IowaCity, IA

Property size:
36,322 SF
Lot size:
2.57 Acres
Price / SF:
$137/SF
Added:
Jun 2, 2026
Days on Market:
40
Last Refresh:
Jul 11 at 10:06 am

Property Features for 425 E Hwy 6

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
CC2
Interior features
ZeroStepEntry
Standard status
Active
APN
1015460002
Lot size
2.57 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2023
Tax Annual Amount
103166

Utilities

Heating system
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1980
Flooring type
Concrete
Building materials
Frame, SteelOrMetal

Listing agent Jeff Edberg License #IA B33730000

Listing office Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS 2346 MORMON TREK BLVD SUITE #2000, Iowa City, IA

Listing date Jun 2, 2026

MLS# 202603536

Copyright © 2026 Iowa City 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.

This leased NNN retail property is configured as two tenant suites within a single building, totaling 36,322 SF. Advanced Auto Parts occupies 8,086 SF and has been in place since 1997. Goodwill Industries originally occupied a portion of the 28,277 SF space and expanded into the full suite in 2021. Both tenants have long-term occupancy, providing stability for an owner seeking an income-producing retail asset. The current lease rates are stated at $11.17 NNN for Advanced Auto Parts and $12.00 NNN for Goodwill, with increases over time as outlined in the attached pro-forma.

The property is located at 425 E Hwy 6 in Iowa City and is described as being adjacent to the Waterfront Hy Vee. Traffic counts on Hwy 6 are listed at 10,700 cars daily. Parking is shared with the facing building to the east, providing approximately 125 parking spaces, plus the shared spaces.

For buyers considering an NNN retail investment, the asset offers a straightforward lease structure with two established tenants occupying the entire building. Its highway frontage and access via shared parking can support tenant operations that benefit from customer convenience and consistent retail traffic.

Key Highlights

  • 36,322 SF leased commercial property with long‑term tenants: Advanced Auto Parts and Goodwill Industries
  • Advanced Auto Parts occupies an 8,086 SF suite since 1997; Goodwill occupies 28,277 SF (expanded to full space in 2021)
  • NNN lease rates: $11.17 NNN (Advanced Auto) and $12.00 NNN (Goodwill); reported 7.7% capitalization rate with scheduled increases

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $523.0k $14.40
− Vacancy −$31.4k −$0.86
EGI $491.7k $13.54
− OpEx −$147.5k −$4.06
NOI $344.2k $9.48
36,322 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 6.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$4.92M
$4.30M – $5.74M (±1% cap)
NOI $344,158 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.89%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.89M
$6.90M – $9.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $552,327 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Retail space

Suggested Use

Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Building Supply Pharmacy Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods Grocery & Convenience Store Nail Salon

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Two long-term tenants occupy a contiguous retail property with shared parking and NNN leases off Highway 6.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 425 E Hwy 6 Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,995,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 36,322 SF leased commercial property with long‑term tenants: Advanced Auto Parts and Goodwill Industries; Advanced Auto Parts occupies an 8,086 SF suite since 1997; Goodwill occupies 28,277 SF (expanded to full space in 2021); NNN lease rates: $11.17 NNN (Advanced Auto) and $12.00 NNN (Goodwill); reported 7.7% capitalization rate with scheduled increases
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