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Development Land with Barn Building

400 W 1st St Grimes, IA 50111

400 W 1st St, Grimes, IA, 50111
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Two adjacent C-2 lots include a 5,500 SF barn with retail-focused redevelopment possibilities.

Property Size5,500 SF
Lot Size2.19 Acres
Price / SF$150
Days on Market167

Property Features for 400 W 1st St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
5,500 SF
Lot size
2.19 Acres
Property subtype
RETAIL
Listing agency The Siedenburg Group
Listed by Douglas Siedenburg
Source Moodyscre
Added: Feb 4 Updated: Jul 20 at 9:14PM Checked: Jul 21 at 4:11AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Two adjacent lots totaling 1.89 acres and 0.303 acres are available for development at 400 W 1st St in Grimes. The property is zoned C-2 and is located just south of Highway 44.

A unique barn building on-site provides 5,500 SF and is described as having retail potential. There is also mention of potential to develop a strip center, with further details available by contacting the agent.

The offering combines flexible assemblage size with an existing structure, supporting a range of C-2 redevelopment concepts based on the barn and overall lot configuration.

Key Highlights

  • Two adjacent C‑2 lots totaling 2.193 acres for development (1.89 acres and 0.303 acres)
  • Includes a unique 5,500 SF barn building with retail‑focused redevelopment potential
  • Barn (5,500 SF) offers potential for a strip center redevelopment concept

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 $79.2k $14.40
− Vacancy −$6.7k −$1.22
EGI $72.5k $13.18
− OpEx −$21.7k −$3.95
NOI $50.7k $9.22
5,500 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$724.7K
$634.1K – $845.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,728 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.15%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$5.29M
$4.63M – $6.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $370,612 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 44.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Skin Care Clinic Parking Lot & Garage Pharmacy HVAC Service Daycare Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Two adjacent C-2 lots include a 5,500 SF barn with retail-focused redevelopment possibilities.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 400 W 1st St Grimes, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $825,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two adjacent C‑2 lots totaling 2.193 acres for development (1.89 acres and 0.303 acres); Includes a unique 5,500 SF barn building with retail‑focused redevelopment potential; Barn (5,500 SF) offers potential for a strip center redevelopment concept
Contact an agent
(515) 778-6222 Call to check price and availability
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