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    222 2nd Avenue, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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    $10,700,000

    Historic 186,355 SF building in the heart of downtown.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Property size:
    186,355 SF
    Price / SF:
    $57/SF
    Added:
    May 22, 2025
    Days on Market:
    375
    Last Refresh:
    May 29 at 11:05 am

    Property Features for 222 2nd Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    186,355 SF
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1926

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    Listing Contact
    Ryan Fitzpatrick
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    Listing agent Ryan Fitzpatrick

    Listing office Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors

    Listing date May 22, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Substantial Size: 186,355 SF building offers significant space.
    • Prime Downtown Location: Situated in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, providing excellent access and visibility.
    • Redevelopment Potential: Suitable for office, hospitality, retail, or restaurant redevelopment.
    • Ample Parking: Includes a 42‑stall surface parking lot and a 256‑stall parking garage.
    • Historic Building: Originally built in 1925, offering unique architectural character.
    • Generational Opportunity: Represents a rare chance to acquire a landmark property.

    Overview

    This offering features a 186,355 square foot building, a surface parking lot with 42 stalls, and a parking garage with 256 stalls. Located in downtown Cedar Rapids, the historic building was originally constructed in 1925, with additions completed in 1964 and 1980. Redevelopment possibilities include office, hospitality, and retail or restaurant uses.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office buildings

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Law Firm Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Cedar Rapids
    County
    Linn
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -91.670824
    Latitude
    41.976301

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office building - Historic 186,355 SF building in the heart of downtown.
    Where is this office building located?
    The property is located at 222 2nd Avenue Cedar Rapids, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $10,700,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Substantial Size: 186,355 SF building offers significant space.; Prime Downtown Location: Situated in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, providing excellent access and visibility.; Redevelopment Potential: Suitable for office, hospitality, retail, or restaurant redevelopment.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    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.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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