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    519 S MAIN Street Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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    $225,000

    COMMERCIAL - COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA

    Property size:
    3,976 SF
    Price / SF:
    $56/SF
    Added:
    Sep 23, 2025
    Days on Market:
    221
    Last Refresh:
    May 1 at 1:06 pm

    Property Features for 519 S MAIN Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Basement
    Full
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    7544 36 180 001
    Size
    3,976 SF

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Description
    JACKSONS ADD N1/2 LT 12 BLK 5

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1900
    Building materials
    Brick

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    Listing Contact
    John Edwards
    John Edwards

    Listing agent John Edwards License #B23418000

    Listing office Key Real Estate 501 S Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA

    Listing date Sep 23, 2025

    MLS# 25-2031

    Copyright © 2026 Southwest Iowa 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.

    Overview

    Council Bluffs Mixed-Use Property

    This mixed-use property in Council Bluffs, Iowa, features commercial space and two apartments. The residential units include one 2-bedroom apartment and one 1-bedroom apartment. The property has a total size of 3976 square feet. All units are currently rented, presenting an investment opportunity.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    ATM Atm Main Street Tavern Bar & Pub

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Council Bluffs
    County
    Pottawattamie
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -95.850654
    Latitude
    41.256372

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Commercial space with two apartments, all currently rented.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 519 S MAIN Street Council Bluffs, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $225,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Investment opportunity with existing rental income.; Includes a commercial space and two apartments.; Two apartments: **one 2‑bedroom and one 1‑bedroom**.
    (402) 680-5646
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    Listing Contact
    John Edwards
    John Edwards
    Real Estate License ID: B23418000
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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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    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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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