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Multi-Building Medical Office Campus
For Sale
$875,000

4659 Iowa HWY 13, Central City, IA 52214

COMMERCIAL - Central City, IA

Property Size6,232 SF
Lot Size1.15 Acres
Price / SF$140.40
Days on Market165

Property Features for 4659 Iowa HWY 13

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Office
Zoning Hwy/Com
Directions Highway 13 north to Central City east on Al Waterhouse Avenue
Subdivision OT-E (East of I-380)
Standard status Active
APN 07033-02005-00000
Size 6,232 SF
Lot size 1.15 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description SHAFFER-WATERHOUSE 1ST LOTS 5 &
Tax Annual Amount 18511
Legal Description SHAFFER-WATERHOUSE 1ST LOTS 5 &

Building Details

Flooring type Concrete
Building materials Frame
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Realty87 · Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Listed By: Jim Zachar
Added: Feb 27 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 7:06PM
MLS# 2601295

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-building commercial campus includes a turn-key former medical office recently updated and move-in ready. The medical space features 5 exam rooms/offices, a spacious lobby/reception area, a large restroom, and additional file/storage/lab space, with a versatile layout that can support medical, dental, professional office, retail, or general office use. Building 1 is a highway-fronting strip center anchored by a long-term Subway tenant occupying the space for over 20 years, with remaining vacant suites available for immediate occupancy. Building 3 provides flexible outbuilding space for storage, workshop, or additional tenant use, and includes a man door and an overhead door with opener.

The property sits on a 1.15-acre site with strong highway exposure, designed for visibility and easy access in Central City, Iowa. Floor plans are available for the updated medical building, and the overall campus is described as well maintained, with frame construction, concrete flooring, and a metal roof.

Overall, the configuration supports a mix of uses across office and retail/service tenants, with existing tenancy in the highway-fronting strip center and additional space offered through the vacant suites and outbuilding.

Key Highlights

  • Zoned Hwy/Com
  • 1.15‑acre site with strong highway exposure and easy access
  • Former medical office updated and move‑in ready with 5 exam rooms/offices

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$63,138
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.22%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,262,760 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$901,971 $902.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$701,533 $701.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,232 SF 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.
Gross rent
$91.2K $14.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.1K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$84.2K $13.51/SF
− OpEx
−$21.0K −$3.38/SF
NOI
$63.1K $10.13/SF
Area
Linn County, IA
Vacancy
7.73%
Lease Rate
$14.64 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,262,760
Cap Rate 7%
$901,971
Cap Rate 9%
$701,533

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$902.0K
$789.2K – $1.05M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,138 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.22%
Second Best
Retail
$841.8K
$736.6K – $982.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,929 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.73%
Theoretical Best
Self Storage
$1.05M
$917.7K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,419 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Medical Office Space

Lease Details

Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 52214, IA

3,001
Population
1,339
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
90.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
33
Density / Sq Mi
$83,450
Median Household Income
$49,672
Median Earnings
$825
Median Rent
$235,400
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Medical Office Space - Zoned Hwy/Com former medical office with exam rooms/offices plus highway-fronting strip center and outbuilding.
Where is this medical office space located?
The property is located at 4659 Iowa HWY 13 Central City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Zoned Hwy/Com; 1.15‑acre site with strong highway exposure and easy access; Former medical office updated and move‑in ready with 5 exam rooms/offices
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