Mixed-Use Plaza Properties
For Sale
$730,000
Pending
7 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Six parcels with storefronts, apartments, and business opportunities.
Property Size3,520 SF
Days on Market683
Property Features for 7 S Federal Ave
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
3,520 SF
Property subtype
Commercial/Industrial
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$2,734
Building Details
Year Built
1875
Listing Agency:
HILDEBRAND REAL ESTATE
(641) 423-5055
Listed By:
TIMOTHY LATHAM · License #S44162
(641) 425-0363
Source:
Exitrealty
Added: Oct 31, 2024
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 13 at 5:59AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering comprises a package of six parcels with excellent visibility, presenting a unique opportunity within a plaza that hosts the only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel in the world, alongside dining, entertainment, and various small businesses. The properties include storefronts directly on the plaza, some featuring apartments above, as well as two additional stores that open into the mall entrance and are currently occupied by long-term tenants. The storefronts were formerly home to the Bergo family Mercantile stores for many years. The properties offer the potential to start a new business, lease space to others, and explore Mason City's programs designed to assist with renovation costs. New roofs have been installed on the buildings located at 9 S Federal, 11 S Federal, and 10 1st SE. The total property size is 3520 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Package deal: Includes 6 parcels.
- Prime location on the plaza, home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel.
- Excellent visibility and high‑traffic area.
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
$27,203
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
3.73%
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%
$544,060
$544.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$388,614
$388.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$302,256
$302.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,520 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
$42.2K $12.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$0.96/SF
EGI
$38.9K $11.04/SF
− OpEx
−$11.7K −$3.31/SF
NOI
$27.2K $7.73/SF
Area
Cerro Gordo County, IA
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$12.00 /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%
$544,060
Cap Rate 7%
$388,614
Cap Rate 9%
$302,256
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$388.6K
$340.0K – $453.4K
NOI $27,203 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.73%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$339.4K
$297.0K – $396.0K
NOI $23,760 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.25%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$883.6K
$773.2K – $1.03M
NOI $61,853 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,137
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 50401, IA
28,981
Population
14,746
Households
2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
148.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
196
Density / Sq Mi
$63,807
Median Household Income
$38,929
Median Earnings
$868
Median Rent
$134,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Six parcels with storefronts, apartments, and business opportunities.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 7 S Federal Ave Mason City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $730,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Package deal: Includes 6 parcels.; Prime location on the plaza, home to the Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel.; Excellent visibility and high‑traffic area.
