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    314 S 5TH ST Cherokee, IA 51012

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    $300,000

    Commercial - Cherokee, IA

    Lot size:
    0.95 Acres
    Added:
    Mar 22, 2026
    Days on Market:
    39
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 29 at 7:06 am

    Property Features for 314 S 5TH ST

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    Industrial
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    19035-0734132003
    Lot size
    0.95 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    1042

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1962
    Floors in Building
    1
    Building materials
    Other
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Rusty Rasmus
    Rusty Rasmus

    Listing agent Rusty Rasmus License #S44870

    Listing office Rasmus Realty & Auction 100 E Main, Cherokee, IA

    Listing date Mar 22, 2026

    MLS# 832195 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Northwest Iowa Regional Board 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.

    Overview

    Historic Grain Elevator Redevelopment Opportunity

    This historic grain elevator and feed mill property, located at 314 S 5th Street in Cherokee, Iowa, presents an exceptional opportunity. The property offers a unique combination of grain infrastructure, industrial storage, and adaptive reuse potential. The former grain elevator facility served as a central hub for regional grain handling and retains key infrastructure, including grain handling systems, multiple storage components, and an on-site truck scale. The site also includes a converted scale house and office space currently set up as a distillery and tasting room, offering immediate potential for a brewery, event venue, agritourism destination, or other hospitality use. A large flat storage warehouse adds flexibility for commodity storage, equipment storage, indoor vehicle or RV storage, warehouse operations, or lease income opportunities. The historic wood-crib construction features substantial old-growth structural timber and steel infrastructure. The property is situated on a 0.95-acre lot. It is being offered as-is. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding condition, environmental factors, and potential material recovery. The property provides a strong foundation for continued agricultural use or redevelopment.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    WDR Storage Facility Farmers Grain & Feed Feed Store Wych Dr Distilling ... Brewery & Distillery

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Cherokee
    County
    Cherokee
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -95.5555754
    Latitude
    42.7473779

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Specialty property - Landmark property with redevelopment potential in Cherokee, Iowa.
    Where is this specialty property located?
    The property is located at 314 S 5TH ST Cherokee, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $300,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Landmark property with strong regional identity and multiple income/redevelopment opportunities.; Existing hospitality space (distillery/tasting room) suitable for brewery, event venue, or agritourism.; Key grain handling infrastructure and storage components still in place.
    (712) 261-1965
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    Rusty Rasmus
    Rusty Rasmus
    Real Estate License ID: S44870
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    Realmo AI Method estimates property value using machine learning models trained on millions of comparable listings, transactions, and market signals. It analyzes property features, location intelligence data, and current market dynamics to predict the most probable market value in real time.

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    Realmo calculates the Capitalization Rate (Cap Rate) to help estimate a property's potential return on investment. The Cap Rate is a fundamental metric in commercial real estate that measures the relationship between a property's net operating income and its market value.

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

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