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    520 South 5th Avenue East, Newton, IA 50208

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    For Sale
    $350,000

    Six-unit apartment building with recent capital improvements.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    4,426 SF
    Lot size:
    0.31 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $79/SF
    Added:
    Mar 25, 2026
    Days on Market:
    47
    Last Refresh:
    Mar 18 at 8:34 am

    Property Features for 520 South 5th Avenue East

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    4,426 SF
    Lot size
    0.31 Acres
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

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    Clark Matthews

    Listing agent Clark Matthews

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    Listing date Mar 25, 2026

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    HighLights

    • High Cap Rate: 8.02%
    • Recent Capital Improvements: New roof (2023) and resurfaced driveway (2024)
    • Part of a Larger Portfolio: Opportunity to acquire as part of a 22‑unit portfolio in Newton, Iowa
    • Resident Paid Utilities: Residents directly pay for electricity, and water/sewer/trash/pest control are billed back
    • Favorable Unit Mix: Majority of units are desirable 2BR/1BA (5 out of 6 units)
    • Brick Exterior: Durable and aesthetically pleasing brick exterior

    Overview

    The Lincoln Apartments, built in 1979, are located in Newton, Iowa, and comprise a total building area of 4,426 square feet on a 0.31-acre parcel. The property features wood frame construction, a concrete foundation, and a brick exterior, complemented by metal windows and an asphalt shingled roof. The unit mix includes one 1-bedroom/1-bathroom unit and five 2-bedroom/1-bathroom units. Residents are responsible for their electricity usage, while water, sewer, trash, and pest control are billed back. Heating is provided by electric baseboard, and cooling via sleeve A/C units. Laundry facilities are located in a common area. Recent capital improvements include a new roof in 2023 and a resurfaced driveway in 2024. The Lincoln Apartments can be acquired as part of a larger 22-unit portfolio all located in Newton, Iowa.
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    Apartment buildings

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    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm

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    City
    Newton
    County
    Jasper
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.04693
    Latitude
    41.695881

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Six-unit apartment building with recent capital improvements.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 520 South 5th Avenue East Newton, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $350,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High Cap Rate: 8.02%; Recent Capital Improvements: **New roof (2023) and resurfaced driveway (2024)**; Part of a Larger Portfolio: Opportunity to acquire as part of a 22‑unit portfolio in Newton, Iowa
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    Clark Matthews
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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 estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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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

    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
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