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Mixed-Use Building with Retail Tenants
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$4,500,000

1420 1st Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

The property combines market-rate apartments with street-level space occupied by Scooter’s Coffee and Jimmy John’s.

Property Size28,270 SF
Price / SF$159.18
Days on Market3

Property Features for 1420 1st Avenue NE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 28,270 SF
Class Class A
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning UNG

Additional Details

Road Access Yes
Multifamily Units 18

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $100,514

Amenities

Carpet,Concrete
Yes
3
No
Display Window(s)
Building,Land
Public
0.874
38080
Off Street
IrrigationSprinklers

Building Details

Year Built 2019
Stories 3
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Skogman Realty Co.
Listed By: Jerome Edwards
Source: Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Oct 11 Changed: Oct 13 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 6:14PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Skogman Realty Co.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Completed in 2019, this Cedar Rapids property brings together 18 market-rate residential units and 8,460 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. Scooter’s Coffee and Jimmy John’s occupy the commercial component as long-term tenants.

The building is located at 1420 1st Avenue NE in Cedar Rapids’ College District, with Coe College and Mt. Mercy University within walking distance. The property is also described as being minutes from the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino. The 1st Avenue corridor is subject to streetscape and infrastructure improvements and new development initiatives under the city’s revitalization plan.

Key Highlights

  • 18 market‑rate residential units
  • 8,460 SF of ground‑level commercial space
  • Built in 2019

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$239,270
Cap Rate
5.32%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$4,785,400 $4.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,418,143 $3.4M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,658,556 $2.7M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 28,270 SF
Gross rent
$413.9K $14.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$31.0K −$1.10/SF
EGI
$382.8K $13.54/SF
− OpEx
−$143.6K −$5.08/SF
NOI
$239.3K $8.46/SF
Area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$14.64 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$4,785,400
Cap Rate 7%
$3,418,143
Cap Rate 9%
$2,658,556

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$3.42M
$2.99M – $3.99M (±1% cap)
NOI $239,270 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.32%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$3.25M
$2.85M – $3.80M (±1% cap)
NOI $227,817 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.06%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$4.09M
$3.58M – $4.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $286,410 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.36%
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Current Use

Jimmy John's Take-out & Catering Scooter's Coffee Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Barber Shop HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Acupuncture Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

18
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,243
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 52402, IA

42,072
Population
19,848
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
13.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,071
Density / Sq Mi
$71,319
Median Household Income
$41,753
Median Earnings
$992
Median Rent
$188,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - The property combines market-rate apartments with street-level space occupied by Scooter’s Coffee and Jimmy John’s.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1420 1st Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 18 market‑rate residential units; 8,460 SF of ground‑level commercial space; Built in 2019
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