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Downtown 3-Unit Residential Income

611 Kellogg Avenue Ames, IA 50010

611 Kellogg Avenue, Ames, IA, 50010
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Three fully updated units include on-site laundry and 18 rear parking spaces with alley access.

Property Size2,800 SF
Price / SF$103.21
Days on Market53

Property Features for 611 Kellogg Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,800 SF
Property subtype
Hospitality

Building Details

Year Built
1920
Listing agency Century 21 Signature Real Estate Ames
Listed by Gina McAndrews · License #IA
Source Crexi
Added: May 30 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:24AM Checked: Jul 21 at 1:24AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This for-sale 3-plex residential income property features three fully updated units. Reported improvements include new electrical wiring, new lights and switches, newer windows, new front steps, updated bathrooms with new vanities and toilets, updated kitchens, and additional drywall with crack repairs. The seller also reports much of the plumbing replaced and wallpaper removed. Interior finishes include new LVP flooring, fresh paint, and new blinds, along with additional storage and natural light from many newer windows. An on-site laundry area is included for tenant convenience. Major mechanical updates include a newer boiler reported as installed in 2022.

The property is described as located in the heart of downtown Ames, within close walking distance to the library, shopping, restaurants, parks, the hospital, and a bus stop.

In addition to the rental units, the property offers 18 rentable parking spaces located in the rear with alley access, currently rented at $50 per month per space.

Key Highlights

  • 3‑plex built in 1920 with three fully updated units in downtown Ames
  • Major updates include new electrical wiring, new lights and switches, newer windows, new front steps, and new exterior paint
  • Plumbing improvements throughout, wallpaper removed, cracks fixed, and drywall added, plus updated bathrooms and updated kitchens

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $32.3k $11.52
− Vacancy −$1.6k −$0.58
EGI $30.6k $10.94
− OpEx −$9.2k −$3.28
NOI $21.4k $7.66
2,800 SF · lease $11.52/SF/yr · vacancy 5.03% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$306.3K
$268.0K – $357.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,443 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.42%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$267.5K
$234.1K – $312.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,726 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.48%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$654.3K
$572.6K – $763.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,804 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Carpet & Flooring Store Locksmith Travel Agency Barber Shop

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three fully updated units include on-site laundry and 18 rear parking spaces with alley access.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 611 Kellogg Avenue Ames, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $289,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3‑plex built in 1920 with three fully updated units in downtown Ames; Major updates include new electrical wiring, new lights and switches, newer windows, new front steps, and new exterior paint; Plumbing improvements throughout, wallpaper removed, cracks fixed, and drywall added, plus updated bathrooms and updated kitchens
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