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    519 Welch Avenue, Ames, IA 50014

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    $4,300,000

    47-unit student housing portfolio near Iowa State University.

    Type:Multifamily
    Property size:
    31,307 SF
    Price / SF:
    $137/SF
    Added:
    May 22, 2026
    Days on Market:
    10
    Last Refresh:
    May 22 at 4:43 am

    Property Features for 519 Welch Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    31,307 SF
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

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    Listing Contact
    Max Colby

    Listing agent Max Colby License #IA S61308000

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    Listing date May 22, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 47‑unit student housing portfolio near Iowa State University
    • 100% occupancy history with early preleasing
    • A+ locations near Iowa State University, employment, retail, and transit
    • Below market rents ($75‑150 per unit)
    • Excellently maintained and professionally managed
    • Immediate cash flow and long‑term appreciation potential

    Overview

    This portfolio consists of three properties totaling 47 units, catering to student housing needs in Ames, Iowa, near Iowa State University. The properties are located at 626 S 16th Street, 212 Hayward Avenue, and 519 Welch Avenue. The portfolio benefits from its strategic positioning near Iowa State University, major employment hubs, retail areas, and transit corridors, ensuring consistently strong rental demand from both students and professionals. The properties have a history of 100% occupancy and early preleasing. The total property size is 31307 square feet. The portfolio offers immediate cash flow and long-term appreciation potential in a steadily growing rental market.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    519 Welch Apartment Building

    Suggested Use

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

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Ames
    County
    Story
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6505503
    Latitude
    42.0168075

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - 47-unit student housing portfolio near Iowa State University.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 519 Welch Avenue Ames, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,300,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 47‑unit student housing portfolio near Iowa State University; 100% occupancy history with early preleasing; A+ locations near Iowa State University, employment, retail, and transit
    (515) 249-8355
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    Max Colby
    Real Estate License ID: IA S61308000
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    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:

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    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    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.

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • 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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