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    107 S Franklin St, Manchester, IA 52057

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    For Sale
    $489,900

    Prime downtown location with retail, warehousing, and residential potential.

    Property size:
    15,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.39 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $32/SF
    Added:
    Sep 26, 2025
    Days on Market:
    235
    Last Refresh:
    Jan 20 at 10:39 am

    Property Features for 107 S Franklin St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    15,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.39 Acres

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    Listing Contact
    Tyler Lautke

    Listing agent Tyler Lautke

    Listing office Realty87

    Listing date Sep 26, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown location on a main strip with high traffic and visibility, en route to a popular grocery store and tourist attraction.
    • Substantial 15,000 sqft above‑grade space offering versatile potential for retail, apartments, or entertainment.
    • Rich history with only 4 owners since 1900, offering a unique piece of Manchester's past.
    • Downstairs storage space suitable for warehousing.
    • Includes a former youth center with handicap accessibility.
    • Upstairs space ready for renovation and customization to suit various business or residential needs.

    Overview

    This historic building in Manchester, with only four owners since 1900, offers significant visibility in a prime downtown location. Situated on a main street en route to a popular grocery store and a white water tourist attraction, the property benefits from built-in traffic and visibility. The building, formerly a pharmacy, drug store, and 1950s-style ice cream parlor, presents a versatile space for realizing various business concepts. The above-grade area encompasses nearly 15,000 square feet, offering possibilities for retail ventures or other creative uses. The downstairs area provides ample storage for warehousing and includes a former youth center with handicap accessibility. The upstairs space is ready for renovation into potential apartments, additional retail space, or a dance hall. This location is suited for retail, warehousing, industrial, and residential income purposes.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Manchester
    County
    Delaware
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -91.458
    Latitude
    42.4836

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Prime downtown location with retail, warehousing, and residential potential.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 107 S Franklin St Manchester, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $489,900.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown location on a main strip with high traffic and visibility, en route to a popular grocery store and tourist attraction.; Substantial 15,000 sqft above‑grade space offering versatile potential for retail, apartments, or entertainment.; Rich history with only 4 owners since 1900, offering a unique piece of Manchester's past.
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

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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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    Cap approach

    Capitalization Method calculates value based on estimated net operating income (NOI) and applying a market-based capitalization rate (cap rate), we estimate what a typical investor might be willing to pay for it.

    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    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

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation 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 estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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