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Ponderosa-Style Barn Building

495 Miller Road Hiawatha, IA 52233

495 Miller Road, Hiawatha, IA, 52233
$950,000
For Sale
$950,000

COMMERCIAL - Hiawatha, IA

Property Size2,870 SF
Lot Size2.24 Acres
Price / SF$331.01
Days on Market86

Property Features for 495 Miller Road

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
C-2
Standard status
Active
APN
11314-29001-00000
Size
2,870 SF
Lot size
2.24 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
Carroll's 3rd, Lot 12
Tax Annual Amount
13338

Building Details

Year built
2008
Flooring type
Concrete
Building materials
Pole
Roof type
Metal
Listing agency Realty87
Listed by Michael Esker
Added: Apr 28 Updated: May 24 at 10:54AM Checked: Jul 22 at 5:06PM
MLS# 2602955

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

A Ponderosa-style barn building with rough sawn timbers, a lofted ceiling, and exposed post-and-beam framing. The property features two cupolas, customized windows, a front porch, and two stone fireplaces. Interior improvements include Italian Murano blown lighting and a commercial kitchen with hood, a large island, two stainless refrigerators, and a dishwasher. The space also includes a large walk-in cooler with glass doors, plus a backroom with a three-compartment sink, storage shelving, and a counter designed with timber and galvanized coating.

The building totals 2,535 square feet on the main floor and 335 square feet in the loft/mezzanine. The property is located at 495 Miller Road in Hiawatha, IA, in zoning designated C-2. The site totals 2.24 acres, with excess land that may support expansion or separate sale subject to City approval of a land split.

The seller is retiring, and the sale does not include the business, name, inventory, or FFE. The owner would consider selling separately.

Key Highlights

  • 2008 pole barn building with metal roof and concrete flooring
  • 2,535 SF main floor plus 335 SF loft/mezzanine (total 2,870 SF)
  • Commercial kitchen includes hood, large island, 2 stainless refrigerators, and dishwasher

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 $42.0k $14.64
− Vacancy −$3.2k −$1.13
EGI $38.8k $13.51
− OpEx −$11.6k −$4.05
NOI $27.1k $9.46
2,870 SF · lease $14.64/SF/yr · vacancy 7.73% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$387.7K
$339.2K – $452.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,138 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.86%
Second Best
Office B
$195.8K
$171.3K – $228.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,705 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.44%
Theoretical Best
Self Storage
$483.0K
$422.6K – $563.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,811 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Farmer's Daughter's Market Specialty Food Shop

Suggested Use

Law Firm HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Electrical Service Computer & Electronic Repair Bakery Grocery & Convenience Store Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Office building - Ponderosa-style barn building with lofted ceiling, two cupolas, and a full commercial kitchen with walk-in cooler.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 495 Miller Road Hiawatha, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2008 pole barn building with metal roof and concrete flooring; 2,535 SF main floor plus 335 SF loft/mezzanine (total 2,870 SF); Commercial kitchen includes hood, large island, 2 stainless refrigerators, and dishwasher
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