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Three-Story Office Building
For Sale
$399,000

501 Douglas Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

COMMERCIAL - Sioux City, IA

Property Size4,875 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$81.85
Days on Market604

Property Features for 501 Douglas Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Directions Downtown Sioux City on the corner of 5th and Douglas Street.
Subdivision Downtown
Standard status Active
APN 894728307009
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description SIOUX CITY EAST S 1/2 E 66 FT LOT 7 BLK 8
Tax Annual Amount 18196
Legal Description SIOUX CITY EAST S 1/2 E 66 FT LOT 7 BLK 8

Amenities

conference room
kitchenette
private offices

Building Details

Year built 1919
Listing Agency: Century 21 ProLink
Listed By: Jennifer Rose Bass
Added: Dec 4, 2024 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 8:06AM
MLS# 827060

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1919, this three-story office building totals 4,875 SF, with approximately 1,625 SF per floor. The property has undergone over $750,000 in renovations and features expansive windows and high ceilings. The first floor includes a spacious open work area or conference room, a kitchenette, and two restrooms. The second floor offers five private offices, an open work space, and a restroom. The third floor provides a large conference room or work area and a restroom. An unfinished basement spans the entire footprint for additional space.

Located at 501 Douglas Street in Sioux City, the building also features a notable mural on the west side titled "Yawar Fiesta," created by artist Martin Ron. The ground-floor spaces may be eligible for the Sioux City Downtown Tenant Improvement Program, which provides financial assistance to help cover build-out costs.

The building’s interior flexibility, combined with its restored condition and available unfinished basement space, supports a range of office configurations across all three levels.

Key Highlights

  • 3‑story office building built in 1919 with 4,875 SF total (1,625 SF per floor)
  • Expansive windows and high ceilings for an open work environment
  • Main level includes a spacious open work area or conference room, kitchenette, and 2 restrooms

Financial Insights For Office B

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 $45.0k $9.24
− Vacancy −$12.2k −$2.49
EGI $32.9k $6.75
− OpEx −$8.2k −$1.69
NOI $24.7k $5.06
4,875 SF · lease $9.24/SF/yr · vacancy 26.98% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$352.4K
$308.4K – $411.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $24,669 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.18%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$732.6K
$641.0K – $854.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,279 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Office buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Catering Service Florist Dental Office Carpet & Flooring Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,328
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 51101, IA

1,146
Population
723
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
955
Density / Sq Mi
$18,103
Median Household Income
$25,661
Median Earnings
$676
Median Rent

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Built in 1919 and fully restored, this three-story office building includes multiple restrooms, open work areas, and unfinished basement space.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 501 Douglas Street Sioux City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3‑story office building built in 1919 with 4,875 SF total (1,625 SF per floor); Expansive windows and high ceilings for an open work environment; Main level includes a spacious open work area or conference room, kitchenette, and 2 restrooms
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