Two-Story Mixed-Use Retail and
For Sale
$354,999
1056 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Two-story mixed-use building with main-floor retail space and two renovated two-bedroom apartments above.
Property Size3,450 SF
Price / SF$102.90
Days on Market37
Property Features for 1056 5th Ave SE
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,450 SF
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Year Built
1950
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
GLD COMMERCIAL
(319) 731-3415
Listed By:
Michael Gibbs, Adam Gibbs · License #B43857000
Source:
Kwlegacyrealty
Added: Jul 25
Changed: Aug 26
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:11PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-story mixed-use building includes 1,725 SF of retail space on the main floor and two recently renovated two-bedroom apartments on the second level. The main-floor space was most recently built out for a salon; the space retains the related infrastructure, though the FF&E has been removed.
The property is located next to the MedQuarter in Cedar Rapids. The sale also includes parcel 14223-33002-0000, a parking lot immediately behind the building.
Overall, the layout supports an owner-user configuration or an investor seeking rental income alongside retail space.
The property is located next to the MedQuarter in Cedar Rapids. The sale also includes parcel 14223-33002-0000, a parking lot immediately behind the building.
Overall, the layout supports an owner-user configuration or an investor seeking rental income alongside retail space.
Key Highlights
- Two‑story mixed‑use building with 1,725 SF of retail space on the main floor
- Two recently renovated 2‑bedroom apartments on the 2nd level
- Includes parcel 14223‑33002‑0000, the parking lot immediately behind the building
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$32,623
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
9.19%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$652,460
$652.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$466,043
$466.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$362,478
$362.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,450 SF
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.
Gross rent
$50.5K $14.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$46.6K $13.51/SF
− OpEx
−$14.0K −$4.05/SF
NOI
$32.6K $9.46/SF
Area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Vacancy
7.73%
Lease Rate
$14.64 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$652,460
Cap Rate 7%
$466,043
Cap Rate 9%
$362,478
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$466.0K
$407.8K – $543.7K
NOI $32,623 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.19%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$430.7K
$376.8K – $502.5K
NOI $30,147 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.49%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$499.3K
$436.9K – $582.6K
NOI $34,953 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,690
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 52403, IA
23,012
Population
10,759
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
40%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
26.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
875
Density / Sq Mi
$73,848
Median Household Income
$46,148
Median Earnings
$857
Median Rent
$190,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-story mixed-use building with main-floor retail space and two renovated two-bedroom apartments above.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1056 5th Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $354,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑story mixed‑use building with 1,725 SF of retail space on the main floor; Two recently renovated 2‑bedroom apartments on the 2nd level; Includes parcel 14223‑33002‑0000, the parking lot immediately behind the building
