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Office Suite with Abundant Windows
For Sale
$1,000,000

2545 N Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245

COMMERCIAL - IowaCity, IA

Property Size5,060 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$197.63
Days on Market93

Property Features for 2545 N Dodge St

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning CH1
Interior features Elevator, ZeroStepEntry
Accessibility Accessible Elevator Installed
Directions North on N Dodge St from I80, east on Highlander Pl, 2nd building on the left side.
Subdivision IowaCity
Standard status Active
APN 0736309005
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 23662

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 2016
Flooring type Concrete
Building materials Brick, Frame
Listing Agency: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Listed By: Jeff Edberg · License #IA B33730000
Added: May 4 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 4 at 5:06AM
MLS# 202602956

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 5,060 SF office suite is a blank slate, with duct work distributed and sprinkler heads turned down. The space is currently divided into two areas of approximately 3,450 SF and 1,610 SF, with two shared restrooms already finished. The suite offers abundant windows and ample parking for the building, plus an elevator and zero-step entry for accessible access.

The building is brick-frame and offers central air with forced-air heat using natural gas. Constructed in 2016, the space includes concrete flooring and an accessible elevator installed.

For branding and visibility, the property offers an excellent signage opportunity with roughly 10k cars per day on N Dodge. Nearby tenants include Caravel Autism Health, Cardio Diagnostics, Larew Internal Medicine, and Jimmy Johns.

Key Highlights

  • 5,060 SF blank‑slate office suite with duct work distributed
  • Currently divided into approx 3,450 SF and 1,610 SF
  • Two shared restrooms finished

Financial Insights For Office B

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $91.1k $18.00
− Vacancy −$13.7k −$2.70
EGI $77.4k $15.30
− OpEx −$19.4k −$3.82
NOI $58.1k $11.48
5,060 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 15.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$829.5K
$725.8K – $967.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,064 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.81%
Second Best
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.10M
$961.8K – $1.28M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,944 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.69%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Wise Mind Iowa Crisis Center Caravel Autism Health Crisis Center

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Plumbing Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Pharmacy Kitchen & Bath Showroom Real Estate Agency

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

1
Office units
Yes
Sprinkler system
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

149
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 52245, IA

21,874
Population
10,210
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
68%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
8.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,604
Density / Sq Mi
$75,876
Median Household Income
$30,273
Median Earnings
$1,215
Median Rent
$293,300
Median Home Value

Market

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 - Blank-slate office suite in CH1 zoning with central air, forced-air heat, and elevator access in a 2016 brick-frame building.
Where is this office units located?
The property is located at 2545 N Dodge St Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5,060 SF blank‑slate office suite with duct work distributed; Currently divided into approx 3,450 SF and 1,610 SF; Two shared restrooms finished
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