Two-Unit Duplex
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530 E WASHINGTON ST, Iowa City, IA 52240
Two residential units near the University of Iowa campus and downtown Iowa City support a convenient rental setting.
Property Size1,960 SF
Lot Size0.41 Acres
Price / SF$298.47
Days on Market22
Property Features for 530 E WASHINGTON ST
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,960 SF
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Property subtype
Multifamily
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Units
2
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
WSG CRE
(319) 343-5542
Listed By:
Tiffany Earl Williams · License #IA s41864000
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jul 22
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Aug 12 at 5:32AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1900, this duplex contains two residential units within one building, with a combined 1,960 square feet. The property includes eight bedrooms and three bathrooms, providing a substantial residential configuration on a 0.41-acre parcel.
The address is near the University of Iowa campus, University of Iowa Health Care, downtown Iowa City, and major employment centers. A 6.40% cap rate is reported for the offering, while the property's proximity to university, health care, downtown, and employment destinations places it within an established rental market.
The address is near the University of Iowa campus, University of Iowa Health Care, downtown Iowa City, and major employment centers. A 6.40% cap rate is reported for the offering, while the property's proximity to university, health care, downtown, and employment destinations places it within an established rental market.
Key Highlights
- Two residential units in one duplex building
- Eight bedrooms and three bathrooms
- 1,960 square feet of property size
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$18,082
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.09%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$361,640
$361.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$258,314
$258.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$200,911
$200.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,960 SF
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.
Gross rent
$27.0K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.2K −$0.62/SF
EGI
$25.8K $13.18/SF
− OpEx
−$7.7K −$3.95/SF
NOI
$18.1K $9.23/SF
Area
Johnson County, IA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$361,640
Cap Rate 7%
$258,314
Cap Rate 9%
$200,911
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$258.3K
$226.0K – $301.4K
NOI $18,082 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.09%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$239.5K
$209.6K – $279.4K
NOI $16,765 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$425.8K
$372.6K – $496.8K
NOI $29,805 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.09%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,194
Businesses Nearby
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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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units near the University of Iowa campus and downtown Iowa City support a convenient rental setting.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 530 E WASHINGTON ST Iowa City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $585,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two residential units in one duplex building; Eight bedrooms and three bathrooms; 1,960 square feet of property size
