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    5500 Merle Hay Road Ste. F Johnston, IA 50131

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    For Sale
    $80,000

    Fully built-out bakery and cafe space in Johnston, Iowa.

    Type:Retail
    Property size:
    2,900 SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    134
    Last Refresh:
    Dec 3 at 5:47 am

    Property Features for 5500 Merle Hay Road Ste. F

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,900 SF
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Listing Contact
    Rob Golfi

    Listing agent Rob Golfi

    Listing office RE/MAX Escarpment Golfi Realty Inc.

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    Overview

    Turnkey Bakery and Cafe Space

    This is a fully built-out bakery and cafe space, formerly Dessert House, a Bosnian dessert and coffee destination. The property is located at 5500 Merle Hay Road, Suite F, Johnston. This space offers a turnkey food and beverage setup in a high-traffic retail center. The property is suited for food and beverage, boutique retail, or service-oriented businesses. Formerly operating as a bakery, the space includes a built-out customer-facing storefront with prep/backroom area and plumbing. It is suitable for restaurateurs, artisan bakers, retailers, or salon/wellness studios seeking a storefront in a thriving corridor. The property size is 2900 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Johnston
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6986602
    Latitude
    41.6604697

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Fully built-out bakery and cafe space in Johnston, Iowa.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 5500 Merle Hay Road Ste. F Johnston, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $80,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Turnkey bakery and café space ready for immediate operation.; Located in a high‑traffic, highly visible retail center on Merle Hay Road.; Formerly a popular and well‑regarded Bosnian dessert destination (Dessert House).
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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