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Bar Business with Private Patio
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$125,000

525 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

The operation includes a full bar, food and drink menus, and a dedicated outdoor seating area.

Property Size1,645 SF
Price / SF$75.99
Days on Market2

Property Features for 525 S Gilbert St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,645 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning RFC-SD
Lease Type NNN

Additional Details

Floor 1
Business Included Yes
Patio Yes
Currently Operating Yes

Amenities

CeramicTile,Wood
ZeroStepEntry
Irregular
0.06
CountyRoad,Paved

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS
Listed By: Jeff Edberg · License #B33730000
Source: Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Oct 30 Last Checked: Oct 30 at 11:16AM

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This bar and restaurant business is offered separately from the real estate and operates under an existing lease. The premises include a full bar, food and drink menus, and a private patio measuring 888 square feet. The business is open daily, with weekend hours extending to 2:00 AM and Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday hours running until midnight.

The property is at 525 S Gilbert Street in Iowa City, positioned between Orchard Green and the Vine.

Key Highlights

  • Business‑only offering subject to an existing lease
  • Private patio measuring 888 square feet
  • Open daily; weekend hours extend to 2:00 AM

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Current Use

The Box Bar & Pub

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher HVAC Service Furniture & Home Goods Pet Grooming Service Clothing & Fashion 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.

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,339
Businesses Nearby
102k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 44% Dining 33% Hotels & Casinos 23%
Kum & Go Shops & Services
16,225 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Starbucks Dining
14,510 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Hilton Garden Inn Hotels & Casinos
11,525 visits/mo 0.3 miles
U.S. Bank Shops & Services
9,793 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Blick Art Materials Shops & Services
7,268 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 52240, IA

34,224
Population
17,035
Households
2
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
142.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
241
Density / Sq Mi
$55,189
Median Household Income
$25,508
Median Earnings
$1,065
Median Rent
$241,100
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Hatchet Jack’s — 101 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA 52246
  • Red Ginger — 1301 S Gilbert St Ste. 6, Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Grizzly's South Side Pub & Grill — 1210 Highland Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Jobsite — 928 Maiden Ln, Iowa City, IA 52240
  • Club Car — 122 Wright St, Iowa City, IA 52240

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Bar & Pub - The operation includes a full bar, food and drink menus, and a dedicated outdoor seating area.
Where is this bar & pub located?
The property is located at 525 S Gilbert St Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $125,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Business‑only offering subject to an existing lease; Private patio measuring 888 square feet; Open daily; weekend hours extend to 2:00 AM
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