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Two-Unit Duplex Income Property

537 8th Avenue Marion, IA 52302

537 8th Avenue, Marion, IA, 52302
$180,000
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$180,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Marion, IA

Property Size1,683 SF
Price / SF$106.95
AddedJun 8
Days on Market39
Last RefreshJul 16 at 2:06 pm

Property Features for 537 8th Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Bedrooms
4
Rooms
Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4
Standard status
Active
APN
140113100500000
Size
1,683 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
N1/2 Lot 7 in Lot 8 Irr
Tax Annual Amount
1747

Building Details

Year built
1900
Number of units
2
Building materials
Frame

Listing agent Chris Puckett

Listing office Realty87 5408 BLAIRS FOREST WAY NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Listing date Jun 8, 2026

MLS# 2604085 Listing URL

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.

This duplex is a two-unit residential income property with two bedrooms and one bath on the lower level and two bedrooms and one bath on the upper level. The property is described as well-maintained and configured to support separate household use within a single building.

Located at 537 8th Avenue in Marion, Iowa (Linn County), the home is positioned near shopping, dining, schools, and local amenities, providing convenient access to everyday services.

The layout makes the property a practical fit for buyers seeking an income-focused owner-occupied arrangement or straightforward rental operations with consistent unit types. With both units featuring two bedrooms and one bath, it may be easier to market to similar tenant groups seeking like-for-like accommodations.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with frame construction
  • Year built: 1900
  • Lower level: 2 bedrooms and 1 bath

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $20.6k $12.24
− Vacancy −$1.5k −$0.87
EGI $19.1k $11.37
− OpEx −$5.7k −$3.41
NOI $13.4k $7.96
1,683 SF · lease $12.24/SF/yr · vacancy 7.12% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$191.3K
$167.4K – $223.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,393 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$165.9K
$145.1K – $193.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,610 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.45%
Theoretical Best
Self Storage
$283.2K
$247.8K – $330.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,827 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Daycare Center Grocery & Convenience Store Food Market Computer & Electronic Repair Catering Service Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - A well-maintained duplex offering two two-bedroom, one-bath units with independent living arrangements.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 537 8th Avenue Marion, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $180,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with frame construction; Year built: 1900; Lower level: 2 bedrooms and 1 bath
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