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Four-Building Retail Investment

1229-1245 1st Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

1229-1245 1st Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
$1,685,000
For Sale
$1,685,000

Four renovated retail buildings with on-site parking and street access, positioned directly across from Coe College.

Property Size15,526 SF
Price / SF$108.53
Days on Market582

Property Features for 1229-1245 1st Avenue SE

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
15,526 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1955
Listing agency Structure Real Estate
Listed by Nicki Kramer
Source Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Dec 17, 2024 Updated: Jul 21 at 10:43PM Checked: Jul 22 at 3:06AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering includes four contiguously situated retail buildings plus an on-site parking lot. The property was renovated in 2021 and currently features four leased buildings. Parking is provided on-site, with street access for each building.

The buildings are located on 1st Ave SE in Cedar Rapids, directly across 1st Ave from Coe College. The property is also identified as an opportunity zone.

The configuration supports multiple independent tenancies across the four buildings, with access tailored to each unit via street-connected parking.

Key Highlights

  • Four renovated retail buildings with on‑site parking and street access directly across 1st Ave from Coe College
  • 0.9‑acre lot with four leased buildings for business tenants and an on‑site parking lot with street access
  • Renovated in 2021 with updated interior features including storage and building inclusions (building and land)

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $227.3k $14.64
− Vacancy −$17.6k −$1.13
EGI $209.7k $13.51
− OpEx −$62.9k −$4.05
NOI $146.8k $9.46
15,526 SF · lease $14.64/SF/yr · vacancy 7.73% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.10M
$1.84M – $2.45M (±1% cap)
NOI $146,811 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.71%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.25M
$1.97M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,298 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Barber Shop Veterinary Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Florist HVAC Service Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • St. Luke's Floral & Gifts — 1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Four renovated retail buildings with on-site parking and street access, positioned directly across from Coe College.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1229-1245 1st Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,685,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Four renovated retail buildings with on‑site parking and street access directly across 1st Ave from Coe College; 0.9‑acre lot with four leased buildings for business tenants and an on‑site parking lot with street access; Renovated in 2021 with updated interior features including storage and building inclusions (building and land)
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