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Multi-Level Live-Work Office Building

2919 1st Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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2919 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52403
$475,000
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$475,000

Three separate entrances serve office, education, and meeting space, plus partially renovated upper-level residential living.

Property Size4,140 SF
Price / SF$114.73
AddedJul 10
Days on Market6
Last RefreshJul 13 at 3:03 am

Property Features for 2919 1st Ave SE

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,140 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1957

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Listing date Jul 10, 2026

Source Pinnaclerealtyia

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multi-level live-work building includes distinct spaces across three levels with separate entrances. The main level is Class A office space, while the lower level is configured for office, education, conference, and meeting use. The upper level offers partially renovated residential living with new flooring, lighting, and paint. New windows and blinds are provided throughout, and each level has a private restroom. Off-street parking is available with 12 spaces on the south side of the building and an additional four spaces directly off 1st Avenue.

The property also includes a vacant lot at 2925 1st Ave SE. A new roof was installed in 2020, and the building has newer HVAC.

The combination of separate entrances and dedicated restroom facilities supports flexible occupancy across levels for office and education uses and residential living space within the same structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1957 building with public water and 0.36‑acre lot (15,660 lot dimensions) with off‑street parking
  • All 3 levels have separate entrances, including dedicated office/education/meeting space and upper‑level residential living
  • Main level offers Class A office space; lower level includes office, education, and conference/meeting areas with private restrooms

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $60.6k $14.64
− Vacancy −$4.5k −$1.10
EGI $56.1k $13.54
− OpEx −$21.0k −$5.08
NOI $35.0k $8.46
4,140 SF · lease $14.64/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$500.6K
$438.0K – $584.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,040 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.38%
Second Best
Office B
$284.0K
$248.5K – $331.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,882 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.19%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$599.2K
$524.3K – $699.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,943 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.83%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Parlor City Deck ... Construction Company ProTecht Properties Property Management Company

Suggested Use

HVAC Service Nail Salon Real Estate Agency Restaurant Hair Salon Grocery & Convenience Store Bakery Accounting Firm Electrical Service Parking Lot & Garage

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Three separate entrances serve office, education, and meeting space, plus partially renovated upper-level residential living.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 2919 1st Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $475,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1957 building with public water and 0.36‑acre lot (15,660 lot dimensions) with off‑street parking; All 3 levels have separate entrances, including dedicated office/education/meeting space and upper‑level residential living; Main level offers Class A office space; lower level includes office, education, and conference/meeting areas with private restrooms
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