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    17 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401

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    For Sale
    $730,000

    Six parcels with storefronts, apartments, and business opportunities.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    2,090 SF
    Price / SF:
    $349/SF
    Added:
    Mar 12, 2026
    Days on Market:
    67
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 3:17 am

    Property Features for 17 S Federal Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,090 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    TIMOTHY LATHAM

    Listing agent TIMOTHY LATHAM License #S44162

    Listing office HILDEBRAND REAL ESTATE

    Listing date Mar 12, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Package deal: Includes 6 parcels with multiple storefronts and potential apartments.
    • Prime location on the plaza, home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel.
    • Excellent visibility and high traffic area for business opportunities.
    • Income potential through leasing storefronts to tenants.
    • Potential access to Mason City programs for renovation cost assistance.
    • New roof on multiple properties (9 S Federal, 11 S Federal & 10 1st SE).

    Overview

    This offering consists of a package of six parcels with excellent visibility, presenting a unique opportunity in a historic location. The properties are part of a plaza that includes the only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel in the world, along with dining, entertainment, and small businesses. The properties include storefronts directly on the plaza, some with apartments above, as well as two additional stores that open to the mall entrance and are currently occupied by long-term tenants. The storefronts were formerly home to the Bergo family Mercantile stores for many years. The properties offer the potential to start a new business, lease spaces to others, and explore Mason City programs that may assist with renovation costs. A new roof has been installed on the buildings located at 9 S Federal, 11 S Federal, and 10 1st SE. The total property size is 2090 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    The Diamond Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fat Hill Brewing Production Facility Players Hub Electronics & Wireless Store

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm 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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    • Local Demand
    City
    Mason City
    County
    Cerro Gordo
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.2006
    Latitude
    43.1512

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Mixed-use property - Six parcels with storefronts, apartments, and business opportunities.
    Where is this mixed-use property located?
    The property is located at 17 S Federal Ave Mason City, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $730,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Package deal: Includes 6 parcels with multiple storefronts and potential apartments.; Prime location on the plaza, home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel.; Excellent visibility and high traffic area for business opportunities.
    (641) 423-5055
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    Listing Contact
    TIMOTHY LATHAM
    Real Estate License ID: S44162
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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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    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

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    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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    • 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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