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6400 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
1,850 SF auto shop with two drive-in bays.
Property Size1,850 SF
Price / SF$270.27
Days on Market102
Property Features for 6400 Douglas Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,850 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Listing Agency:
Metro Commercial Real Estate, LLC
Listed By:
Jacob Imming · License #73066000
Source:
Crexi
Added: May 21
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 28 at 1:35PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,850 square foot building is suitable for auto shops, automotive properties, retail spaces, and general commercial real estate. The property features two drive-in shop bays, an office, and a showroom/waiting room. The building has concrete floors and ample exterior parking. The property has potential for a dealership license.
Key Highlights
- 1,850 SF Building featuring concrete floors.
- Two drive‑in shop bays.
- Office showroom/waiting room.
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
$17,063
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
3.41%
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%
$341,260
$341.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$243,757
$243.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$189,589
$189.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,850 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
$26.6K $14.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.22/SF
EGI
$24.4K $13.18/SF
− OpEx
−$7.3K −$3.95/SF
NOI
$17.1K $9.22/SF
Area
Polk County, IA
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$14.40 /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%
$341,260
Cap Rate 7%
$243,757
Cap Rate 9%
$189,589
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$243.8K
$213.3K – $284.4K
NOI $17,063 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.41%
Second Best
Industrial
$108.4K
$94.8K – $126.4K
NOI $7,586 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.52%
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$1.78M
$1.56M – $2.08M
NOI $124,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.93%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,037
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 50322, IA
31,652
Population
13,293
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
10.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,931
Density / Sq Mi
$89,323
Median Household Income
$48,016
Median Earnings
$1,151
Median Rent
$263,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Auto shop - 1,850 SF auto shop with two drive-in bays.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 6400 Douglas Avenue Urbandale, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,850 SF Building featuring concrete floors.; Two drive‑in shop bays.; Office showroom/waiting room.
