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    1920 Lower Muscatine Rd Iowa City, IA

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    Former Deli-Mart available on a hard corner in Iowa City.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    2,855 SF
    Lot size:
    0.35 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    130
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 2 at 12:33 am

    Property Features for 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,855 SF
    Lot size
    0.35 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Mike Cunningham

    Listing agent Mike Cunningham

    Listing office Buyers Realty, Inc.

    Listing date Nov 24, 2025

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    Overview

    Retail Opportunity on Corner Lot

    A former Deli-Mart is available for sale on the hard corner of S First Ave & Lower Muscatine Rd in Iowa City, IA. The property offers a value-add opportunity for investors through potential lease-up, or provides an owner-user with a prominent location. The site benefits from visibility on US-6, which sees approximately 30,000 vehicles per day. It is situated along a well-established retail corridor, surrounded by national tenants. Adjacent businesses include McDonald’s, Panera, Java House, Wendy’s, Earl May, Dollar Tree, Marcus Cinema Theaters, Ollie’s, Petland, JoAnn’s, and Planet Fitness. Certain restrictions apply to this location, including limitations on pizza, bakery items, fuel, tobacco, and alcohol sales. The property size is 2855 square feet.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    bp Gas Station

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office 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
    -91.5058
    Latitude
    41.6419

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Grocery and convenience store - Former Deli-Mart available on a hard corner in Iowa City.
    Where is this grocery and convenience store located?
    The property is located at 1920 Lower Muscatine Rd Iowa City, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $800,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High visibility location on the hard corner of S First Ave & Lower Muscatine Rd in Iowa City, IA.; Located along a dominant retail corridor with many national tenants.; High traffic count of +/- 30,000 VPD on US‑6.
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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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    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.

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    Stat Estimate

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

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