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Riverfront Crossing Development Site
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$1,700,000

1020 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Development site in Riverfront Crossing District near downtown and university.

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size0.55 Acres
Days on Market97

Property Features for 1020 S Gilbert St

General Information

Standard status Active
Lot size 0.55 Acres
Property subtype Lot-Land
Zoning CI1 RFC

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,914

Amenities

Irregular
0.55
CountyRoad,Paved
Listing Agency: AWRE - Commercial & Development
Listed By: Lydia Fitzgerald · License #B33730000
Source: Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: May 20 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 4:09AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This development site is located in the Riverfront Crossing District at 1020 Gilbert Street & 320 First Street, Iowa City. The property is a multi-housing development opportunity situated in the Riverfront Crossing District, which features form-based zoning incentives intended to encourage dense, mixed-use urban projects. The zoning supports a ground-floor commercial component, which may also incorporate building management or recreational amenities, with apartments or condominiums above rising to six to seven stories. The site consists of approximately 0.55 acres, offered at approximately $71 per square foot. A garage currently used by the owner occupies the property, allowing for immediate redevelopment with no tenant relocation concerns. An assemblage opportunity exists with the contiguous parcel to the north, creating a combined 1.13-acre development site. The property offers convenient access from the south via First Street and is ideally positioned near entertainment, dining, shopping, and public transportation, just minutes from downtown and the University of Iowa campus.

Key Highlights

  • Prime multi‑housing development site in the highly desirable Riverfront Crossing District.
  • Form‑based zoning incentives encourage dense, mixed‑use projects with ground‑floor commercial space and multi‑story residential units.
  • Immediate redevelopment opportunity with no tenant relocation needed.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Top Pick Big Box & Wholesale Store Dental Office Building Supply HVAC Service Storage Facility Pharmacy

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,370
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 52240, IA

34,224
Population
17,035
Households
2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
142.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
241
Density / Sq Mi
$55,189
Median Household Income
$25,508
Median Earnings
$1,065
Median Rent
$241,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Development site in Riverfront Crossing District near downtown and university.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 1020 S Gilbert St Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime multi‑housing development site in the highly desirable Riverfront Crossing District.; Form‑based zoning incentives encourage dense, mixed‑use projects with ground‑floor commercial space and multi‑story residential units.; Immediate redevelopment opportunity with no tenant relocation needed.
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