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Heated Automotive Shop with Pull-Through

1208 Gilbert Ct Iowa City, IA 52240

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1208 Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA, 52240
$700,000
For Sale
$700,000

Heated shop space with pull-through access, oversized overhead doors on both ends, and two garage bays plus an in-place bathroom.

Property Size7,000 SF
Price / SF$100
Days on Market5

Property Features for 1208 Gilbert Ct

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
7,000 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1966
Listing Agency SKOGMAN REALTY
Listed by Tina Wing
Source Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Jul 14 Checked: Jul 18 at 4:33 am

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This heated commercial shop is designed for practical day-to-day operations, with pull-through layout and oversized overhead garage doors on both ends for straightforward vehicle and equipment access. The property includes two separate garage bays, allowing for multiple work areas or storage zones. A bathroom is already in place, and there is a dedicated area ready to be finished for an office, showroom, or additional storage.

The property is located at 1208 Gilbert Ct in Iowa City, with convenient access to major roads and surrounding businesses.

The configuration supports light industrial and automotive-oriented uses where secure, heated workspace and flexible bay access are important.

Key Highlights

  • Heated commercial shop space with concrete slab grade interior and zero‑step entry access
  • Pull‑through layout with oversized overhead garage doors on both ends for easy vehicle and equipment movement
  • Two separate garage bays provide flexible work areas and storage options

Local Financial Insights For Warehouse

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 $67.2k $9.60
− Vacancy −$3.0k −$0.43
EGI $64.2k $9.17
− OpEx −$9.6k −$1.38
NOI $54.5k $7.79
7,000 SF · lease $9.60/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 15.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$947.5K
$829.1K – $1.11M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,326 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.48%
Second Best
Warehouse
$779.3K
$681.9K – $909.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,550 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.79%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $106,445 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Flex space

Suggested Use

Dental Office (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Skin Care Clinic Nail Salon HVAC Service Pharmacy Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher

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

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  • Wich-Uh-Waffle — 1104 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Flex space - Heated shop space with pull-through access, oversized overhead doors on both ends, and two garage bays plus an in-place bathroom.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 1208 Gilbert Ct Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Heated commercial shop space with concrete slab grade interior and zero‑step entry access; Pull‑through layout with oversized overhead garage doors on both ends for easy vehicle and equipment movement; Two separate garage bays provide flexible work areas and storage options
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