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All-Brick Live-Work Building with Rooftop

608 2nd Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

608 2nd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52401
$950,000
For Sale
$950,000

Almost 10,000 finished live-work space includes a yoga studio, woodworking shop, multiple massage services, Airbnb studio, and a 4BR apartment.

Property Size9,660 SF
Price / SF$98.34
Days on Market19

Property Features for 608 2nd Avenue SE

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
9,660 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing agency SKOGMAN REALTY
Listed by Z Maryland
Source Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Jul 3 Updated: Jul 20 at 11:55PM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:14AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This all-brick property is approximately 9,660 square feet of finished space offering multiple options in one building. The current setup includes a yoga studio, two massage therapists, and a woodworking shop, along with two garage spaces plus covered parking. The building also features a thriving Airbnb studio and a 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment with access to a rooftop patio and hangout area.

Located at 608 2nd Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids, the property’s layout supports different ways to live and operate under one roof, including space for business use and residential living.

The combination of studio/workspace components, on-site parking, and rooftop outdoor access makes this a distinctive live-work configuration designed around flexibility for a buyer looking for a single property that can serve more than one purpose.

Key Highlights

  • Almost 10,000 finished live‑work space in an all‑brick 2‑story building
  • Includes a yoga studio, woodworking shop, and services for 2 massage therapists
  • Features an Airbnb studio plus a 4‑bedroom, 2 full‑bath apartment with rooftop patio/hangout area access

Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

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 $141.4k $14.64
− Vacancy −$10.6k −$1.10
EGI $130.8k $13.54
− OpEx −$49.1k −$5.08
NOI $81.8k $8.46
9,660 SF · lease $14.64/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 37.50%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$1.17M
$1.02M – $1.36M (±1% cap)
NOI $81,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.61%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.11M
$973.1K – $1.30M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,846 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.19%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.40M
$1.22M – $1.63M (±1% cap)
NOI $97,868 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

The Fifth Season Loft Vacation Rental Driscoll Cabinet & Furniture ... Production Facility Breathing Room Yoga Gym & Fitness Center

Suggested Use

Auto Parts Store Big Box & Wholesale Store HVAC Service Locksmith Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Florist Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Almost 10,000 finished live-work space includes a yoga studio, woodworking shop, multiple massage services, Airbnb studio, and a 4BR apartment.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 608 2nd Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Almost 10,000 finished live‑work space in an all‑brick 2‑story building; Includes a yoga studio, woodworking shop, and services for 2 massage therapists; Features an Airbnb studio plus a 4‑bedroom, 2 full‑bath apartment with rooftop patio/hangout area access
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