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Downtown Restaurant Space with Bar
For Lease
$4,250/Mo

225-229 E 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

C3-zoned restaurant space offers commercial kitchen equipment, a bar area, entertainment features, and multiple entrances.

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Property Size9,566 SF
Days on Market226

Property Features for 225-229 E 4th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 9,566 SF
Zoning C3
Lease Type /mo

Restaurant

Commercial Hood Yes
Equipment Included Yes

Additional Details

Furnished Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $7,919

Building Details

Building Size 9,566 SF
Year Built 1892
Listing Agency: Oakridge Real Estate
Listed By: Karmen Schwake
Source: Sweeneyrealestate
Added: Dec 26, 2025 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 11:18AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This restaurant space at 225-229 E 4th Street includes a commercial kitchen with hood system, grill, dishwasher, cooler, and select dishes. The interior also features a bar area with stools, dance floor, DJ booth, tables, and chairs. Three separate entrances support flexible access and interior planning. The property was built in 1892 and is zoned C3.

The building occupies the corner of E 4th and Lafayette in downtown Waterloo. Its existing restaurant and entertainment infrastructure provides a broad operational foundation for a food-and-beverage concept or other use supported by the existing improvements.

Key Highlights

  • Corner position at E 4th Street and Lafayette in downtown Waterloo
  • Commercial kitchen includes hood system, grill, dishwasher, cooler, and select dishes
  • Interior features a bar area, bar stools, dance floor, and DJ booth

Property Analytics

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

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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

Yes
Commercial hood
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$0.80 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,174
Businesses Nearby
17k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 52% Dining 39% Home Improvements & Furnishings 5% Groceries 4%
Hardee's Dining
6,419 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Dollar General Shops & Services
4,963 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Cenex Shops & Services
2,650 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Regions Bank Shops & Services
976 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Spellers True Value Home Improvements & Furnishings
880 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 50703, IA

18,913
Population
8,705
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
93.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
203
Density / Sq Mi
$49,412
Median Household Income
$33,105
Median Earnings
$926
Median Rent
$92,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - C3-zoned restaurant space offers commercial kitchen equipment, a bar area, entertainment features, and multiple entrances.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 225-229 E 4th Street Waterloo, IA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $4,250/Mo.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner position at E 4th Street and Lafayette in downtown Waterloo; Commercial kitchen includes hood system, grill, dishwasher, cooler, and select dishes; Interior features a bar area, bar stools, dance floor, and DJ booth
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