505 5th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

Building Details

Year built

1919

Listing agent Amy Kakacek Show Phone

Listing office LPT Realty, LLC 12345 University Ave Suite 100, Clive, IA Show Phone

Listing date Jun 27, 2025

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MLS# 829318

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Overview

The Frances Building is an 8-story mixed-use property with street-level restaurant and retail businesses and office space above. The building is supported by elevator systems, and the owner has invested in improvements that include elevator systems, the roof, and restrooms. The asset has an estimated 54,000 rentable square feet.

Located at 505 5th Street in Sioux City, Iowa, the property sits on a 0.34-acre site in the downtown area. Street-level uses support activity at the ground floor while the upper floors provide a dedicated office environment. The building’s long operating history is tied to its central role in the local business community.

This property can fit investors and owner-operators seeking a downtown mixed-use office building with street-level retail and restaurant presence and a documented record of building system maintenance. The completed improvements to elevators, roof, and restrooms help support day-to-day functionality and tenant experience for prospective office users and street-level operators. For parties evaluating a downtown platform in Sioux City, the Frances Building offers a blend of income-producing street-level space and vertically integrated office space under one ownership.

Suggested Use

Car Rental Facility Dental Office (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Shopping Center & Mall Travel Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bed & Breakfast (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant

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

Location Insight

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City

Sioux City

County

Woodbury

State

Iowa

Longitude

-96.404868

Latitude

42.495292

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Office building - An 8-story building with street-level restaurant and retail space plus ongoing improvements to key systems.

Where is this office building located?

The property is located at 505 5th Street Sioux City, IA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $2,500,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 8‑story Frances Building in downtown Sioux City; Estimated 54,000 SF of rentable space; Built in 1919; has served as a commerce hub for over 100 years