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    533 South Main Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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    For Sale
    $605,000

    Well-maintained retail/office building in a downtown location.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    7,596 SF
    Price / SF:
    $79/SF
    Added:
    Mar 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    46
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 18 at 8:41 am

    Property Features for 533 South Main Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,596 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    David H. Maenner

    Listing agent David H. Maenner

    Listing office CBRE | Omaha

    Listing date Mar 25, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime downtown location near the Historic 100 Block and other amenities.
    • Three dedicated parking spaces at the rear, plus metered street parking and a 16‑space parking lot across the street.
    • Unfinished second‑story apartment with new ceiling tiles, lights, and plumbing hookups.
    • Convenient access to I‑80/I‑29, located just 5 minutes away.
    • Well‑maintained brick building.
    • Retail/office building.

    Overview

    This well-maintained brick retail/office building was built in 1900. It is located downtown, near the Historic 100 Block and other amenities. The property includes three parking spaces at the rear of the building, metered street parking, and access to an additional 16-space parking lot across Main Street. The second story features an unfinished apartment with new ceiling tiles, lights, and plumbing hookups. The property is located 5 minutes from I-80/I-29. The property size is 7596 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    WS Industrial Services General Contractor Clark Francis E ... Accounting Firm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Council Bluffs
    County
    Pottawattamie
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -95.8509819
    Latitude
    41.2559762

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Well-maintained retail/office building in a downtown location.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 533 South Main Street Council Bluffs, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $605,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime downtown location near the Historic 100 Block and other amenities.; Three dedicated parking spaces at the rear, plus metered street parking and a 16‑space parking lot across the street.; Unfinished second‑story apartment with new ceiling tiles, lights, and plumbing hookups.
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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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    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

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    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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