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    3881 121st St, Urbandale, IA 50323

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    100% leased retail center available in Urbandale, Iowa.

    Type:Retail, Office
    Property size:
    22,301 SF
    Price / SF:
    $121/SF
    Added:
    Aug 22, 2023
    Days on Market:
    1014
    Last Refresh:
    May 12 at 8:45 pm

    Property Features for 3881 121st St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    22,301 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail, Office

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    Listing Contact
    Meredith Hedstrom

    Listing agent Meredith Hedstrom License #IA S65723000

    Listing office JLL - Des Moines, Iowa

    Listing date Aug 22, 2023

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    All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of JLL - Des Moines, Iowa

    HighLights

    • 100% leased retail center for sale
    • Located in Urbandale, Iowa

    Overview

    A 22,301 square foot retail center is available for sale in Urbandale, Iowa. The property is currently 100% leased.

    Local Financial Insights For Retail

    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 $321.1k $14.40
    − Vacancy −$27.3k −$1.22
    EGI $293.8k $13.18
    − OpEx −$88.2k −$3.95
    NOI $205.7k $9.22
    22,301 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Retail
    $2.94M
    $2.57M – $3.43M (±1% cap)
    NOI $205,687 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.62%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Flex RnD
    $21.47M
    $18.78M – $25.05M (±1% cap)
    NOI $1,502,732 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 55.66%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Shopping centers

    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

    • Map
    • Local Demand
    City
    Urbandale
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6096
    Latitude
    41.6007

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Shopping center - 100% leased retail center available in Urbandale, Iowa.
    Where is this shopping center located?
    The property is located at 3881 121st St Urbandale, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,700,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 100% leased retail center for sale; Located in Urbandale, Iowa
    (515) 218-7010 Call to check price and availability
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    Meredith Hedstrom
    Real Estate License ID: IA S65723000
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    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.

    Relative

    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.

    Geo

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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
    Alternative use

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

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