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    1020 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

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    Development site in Riverfront Crossing District near downtown and university.

    Type:Land
    Lot size:
    0.55 Acres
    Added:
    May 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    16
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 4:58 am

    Property Features for 1020 South Gilbert Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.55 Acres
    Property subtype
    Land

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    Listing Contact
    Jeff Edberg

    Listing agent Jeff Edberg License #IA B33730000

    Listing office Iowa City Commercial Real Estate

    Listing date May 18, 2026

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    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.
    • Assemblage opportunity with contiguous parcel to create a larger 1.13‑acre development site.
    • Convenient access and ideal location near entertainment, dining, shopping, and public transportation.
    • Minutes from downtown and the University of Iowa campus.

    Overview

    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.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Iowa City
    County
    Johnson
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -91.5316733
    Latitude
    41.6485998

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    FAQs

    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 South Gilbert Street 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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    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:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    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.

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    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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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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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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