Building Details

Year built 1910

Number of units 3

Listing Agency: Norsemen Realty Team - Friedrich Realty Show Phone

Listed By: Tyler/Megan Frederiksen · License #S6306700 Show Phone

Added: Jul 13 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Oct 14 at 11:06AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This three-level triplex contains three distinct apartments: a basement unit with two bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, a main-floor unit with two bedrooms and one bathroom, and an upper-level unit with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property encompasses 1,552 square feet on a 0.2612-acre lot and was built in 1910.

Current tenants are in place, and residents pay all utilities other than water. Building systems include forced-air heating and central air conditioning, with public water and public sewer service. The property is zoned R (MR R3+), providing a defined residential framework for the existing multifamily configuration.

Key Highlights

• Three separate apartments with a 2‑bedroom/1.5‑bath, 2‑bedroom/1‑bath, and 1‑bedroom/1‑bath layout
• 1,552 square feet on a 0.2612‑acre lot
• Three‑level building constructed in 1910

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr

$11,886

Cap Rate

6.42%

Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates

Cap Rate 5%

$237,720 $237.7K

Cap Rate 7%

$169,800 $169.8K

Cap Rate 9%

$132,067 $132.1K

Market Conditions

NOI Build-Up for 1,552 SF

Gross rent

$17.9K $11.52/SF

− Vacancy

−$899 −$0.58/SF

EGI

$17.0K $10.94/SF

− OpEx

−$5.1K −$3.28/SF

NOI

$11.9K $7.66/SF

Area

Story County, IA

Vacancy

5.03%

Lease Rate

$11.52 /SF/Yr

Expense Ratio

30.00%

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates

Cap Rate 5%

$237,720

Cap Rate 7%

$169,800

Cap Rate 9%

$132,067

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Multifamily LT 5

$169.8K

$148.6K – $198.1K (±1% cap)

NOI $11,886 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.42%

Second Best

Apartment 5plus

$148.3K

$129.7K – $173.0K (±1% cap)

NOI $10,379 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.61%

Theoretical Best

Office A

$362.7K

$317.4K – $423.1K (±1% cap)

NOI $25,388 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.72%

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Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Real Estate Agency Law Firm Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic

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

3

Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

273

Businesses Nearby

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Demographics for 50248, IA

4,439

Population

1,949

Households

2.3

Avg Household Size

46

Median Age

40%

College-Educated

97%

High-School Grad

82.3 sq mi

ZIP Area

54

Density / Sq Mi

$88,333

Median Household Income

$58,109

Median Earnings

$963

Median Rent

$218,500

Median Home Value

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?

Triplex - Three separately configured apartments with tenants in place and public water and sewer service.

Where is this triplex located?

The property is located at 215 Cedar Street Story City, IA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $185,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Three separate apartments with a 2‑bedroom/1.5‑bath, 2‑bedroom/1‑bath, and 1‑bedroom/1‑bath layout; 1,552 square feet on a 0.2612‑acre lot; Three‑level building constructed in 1910