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Historic Building Retail/Office/Restaurant Space
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$10 SF/Yr

209 West 5th Street, Waterloo, IA 50701

First floor space suitable for retail, office, or restaurant.

Space Size547 SF - 1,793 SF
Days on Market138

Property Features for 209 West 5th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 547 SF - 1,793 SF
Property subtype Office

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Suite 102

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1,793 SF
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Suite 108

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547 SF
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Suite 110

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Listing Agency: CBRE - Des Moines
Listed By: Bill Wright · License #F03815000
Source: Cbre
Added: Apr 15 Changed: Aug 25 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 6:27AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The available first-floor space is located within the 8-story Russell Lamson Building, a historic rehabilitation completed in 2012. Originally constructed in 1914, the building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 and includes 90 multi-family units. The space is suitable for office, retail, or restaurant use. The building is located in Downtown Waterloo, at the corner of W 5th Street and Commercial Street, three blocks from the Waterloo Convention Center, RiverLoop Expo Center, and Cedar Valley Sportsplex. On-street parking is available. The space has corner exposure and is anchored by the Brown Bottle Italian Restaurant. The property size is 3518 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • Suitable for office, retail, or restaurant use.
  • Corner exposure** on W 5th Street and Commercial Street in Downtown Waterloo.
  • Located in the historic Russell Lamson Building, a National Register of Historic Places property.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Mc Laughlin Investment ... Financial Advisor The Living Room Hair Salon Sky H Ventures Consultant Russell Lamson Apartment Building Empress House by ... Marketing & Advertising

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Pharmacy Skin Care Clinic Nail Salon Spa & Massage Center Storage Facility

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

NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.50 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,344
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50701, IA

29,806
Population
14,530
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
79.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
377
Density / Sq Mi
$62,857
Median Household Income
$41,464
Median Earnings
$846
Median Rent
$183,400
Median Home Value

Market

Lease Benchmarks for Waterloo, IA

$19.88 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$1.1–$200 /SF/Yr
Price Range
10,012 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 50% below the average of $19.88 /SF/Yr.

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office units - First floor space suitable for retail, office, or restaurant.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 209 West 5th Street Waterloo, IA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $10 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Suitable for office, retail, or restaurant use.; Corner exposure** on W 5th Street and Commercial Street in Downtown Waterloo.; Located in the historic Russell Lamson Building, a National Register of Historic Places property.
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