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Single-Tenant NNN Property
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$1,585,000

121 W Benton St., Iowa City, IA 52246

Commercial building with an absolute NNN lease, annual rent increases, and renewal options in Iowa City.

Property Size6,760 SF
Price / SF$234.47
Days on Market50

Property Features for 121 W Benton St.

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,760 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning CC2
Lease Type NNN

Amenities

Other
0.38
CountyRoad

Building Details

Year Built 1974
Listing Agency: Watts Group Realty
Listed By: Juliana Corona
Source: Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Aug 18 Changed: Oct 4 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 4:58PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Watts Group Realty

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This single-tenant NNN property contains 6,760 square feet and was built in 1974. The absolute NNN lease places operating expenses with the tenant, reducing the owner’s direct management responsibilities. More than 7 years remain on the current 10-year lease, which also provides annual rent increases and two 10-year renewal options.

The property is located at 121 W Benton St. in Iowa City, Iowa, within the city’s commercial core. It carries CC2 zoning and offers an established leased commercial asset with a defined renewal structure. The property may be evaluated separately from another NNN opportunity referenced in the source information.

Key Highlights

  • Absolute NNN lease with tenant responsibility for operating expenses
  • More than 7 years remaining on a 10‑year lease
  • Two 10‑year renewal options

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$64,052
Cap Rate
4.04%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,281,040 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$915,029 $915.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$711,689 $711.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,760 SF
Gross rent
$97.3K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.8K −$0.86/SF
EGI
$91.5K $13.54/SF
− OpEx
−$27.5K −$4.06/SF
NOI
$64.1K $9.48/SF
Area
Johnson County, IA
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,281,040
Cap Rate 7%
$915,029
Cap Rate 9%
$711,689

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$915.0K
$800.7K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,052 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.04%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.47M
$1.28M – $1.71M (±1% cap)
NOI $102,795 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

University Scooters Motorcycle Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility HVAC Service Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith

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

1,738
Businesses Nearby
192k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 58% Shops & Services 27% Office Supplies 6% Home Improvements & Furnishings 5%
McDonald's Dining
37,057 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Kum & Go Shops & Services
26,219 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Starbucks Dining
24,488 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Staples Office Supplies
11,026 visits/mo 0.0 miles
Arby's Dining
10,746 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 52246, IA

22,829
Population
10,627
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
16.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,367
Density / Sq Mi
$55,088
Median Household Income
$28,598
Median Earnings
$1,049
Median Rent
$327,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
NNN property - Commercial building with an absolute NNN lease, annual rent increases, and renewal options in Iowa City.
Where is this nnn property located?
The property is located at 121 W Benton St. Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,585,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Absolute NNN lease with tenant responsibility for operating expenses; More than 7 years remaining on a 10‑year lease; Two 10‑year renewal options
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