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Live-Work Office Building

2919 1st Ave SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

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$475,000

COMMERCIAL - Cedar Rapids, IA

Type:Office
Property size:
4,140 SF
Lot size:
0.36 Acres
Price / SF:
$114/SF
Added:
Jul 10, 2026
Days on Market:
2
Last Refresh:
Jul 11 at 1:06 pm

Property Features for 2919 1st Ave SE

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
Trad MU
Rooms
Basement
Standard status
Active
APN
14113-54011-00000
Size
4,140 SF
Lot size
0.36 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
MCGREW'S 1ST N60' W45' LOT 3 & ALL LOT 2 BLK 1
Tax Annual Amount
3151

Building Details

Year built
1957
Flooring type
Carpet
Building materials
Frame
Roof type
Metal

Listing agent Jim Zachar

Listing office Realty87 5408 BLAIRS FOREST WAY NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Listing date Jul 10, 2026

MLS# 2604926

Copyright © 2026 Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This live-work commercial building includes three levels with separate entrances. The main level is Class A office space. The upper level is partially renovated residential living with new flooring, lighting, and paint. The lower level is office with education, conference, and meeting uses. Across all levels, improvements include new windows and blinds, as well as private restrooms.

The property includes off-street parking with 12 spaces on the south side of the building and four spaces directly off 1st Avenue in front of the building. A newer HVAC system is in place, and the roof was replaced in 2020.

The offering also includes the adjacent 2925 1st Ave SE vacant lot. The lot size is 0.36 acres.

Key Highlights

  • Multi‑level live‑work setup with separate entrances on all 3 levels
  • Main level: Class A office space; lower level offers office, education, conference, and meeting space
  • Upper level: partially renovated residential living with new flooring, lighting, and paint

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

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Parlor City Deck ... Construction Company ProTecht Properties Home Inspector

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 - Multi-level building offers Class A office space plus partially renovated residential and office/education areas with separate entrances.
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: Multi‑level live‑work setup with separate entrances on all 3 levels; Main level: Class A office space; lower level offers office, education, conference, and meeting space; Upper level: partially renovated residential living with new flooring, lighting, and paint
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