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Mixed-Use Plaza Storefronts For Sale

7 S Federal Mason City, IA 50401

7 S Federal, Mason City, IA, 50401
$730,000
For Sale
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$730,000

COMMERCIAL - MASON CITY, IA

Property Size3,520 SF
Price / SF$207.39
AddedOct 30, 2024
Days on Market624
Last RefreshJul 15 at 6:06 pm

Property Features for 7 S Federal

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Standard status
Active
Size
3,520 SF

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2023
Tax Description
L 2 & N1/2 L 1 IN L 3 BLK 16 PAUL FELTS PLAT
Tax Annual Amount
2734

Utilities

Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1875
Floors in Building
2
Building materials
Block, Brick Veneer
Architectural style
Other

Listing agent TIMOTHY LATHAM License #B44162

Listing office HILDEBRAND REAL ESTATE 412 S FEDERAL AVE, Mason City, IA

Listing date Oct 30, 2024

MLS# 240773

Copyright © 2026 Greater Mason City Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering includes a package of six parcels with excellent visibility in a plaza. The properties feature storefronts, some with apartments above, along with two stores opening to a mall entrance with long-term tenants. The location is part of a plaza that includes the only Frank Lloyd Wright Hotel in the World, dining options, entertainment venues, and various small businesses. The storefronts were previously home to the Bergo family Mercantile stores for many years. The properties present opportunities to start a business, lease space to others, and potentially utilize Mason City programs to assist with renovation costs. A new roof has 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 opportunity for business ventures.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

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 $42.2k $12.00
− Vacancy −$3.4k −$0.96
EGI $38.9k $11.04
− OpEx −$11.7k −$3.31
NOI $27.2k $7.73
3,520 SF · lease $12.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$388.6K
$340.0K – $453.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,203 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.73%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$883.6K
$773.2K – $1.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,853 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

My Fair Trade Clothing & Fashion Store Stifel Financial Advisor

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Grocery & Convenience Store Skin Care Clinic Bakery Barber Shop Pharmacy (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Six parcels with storefronts, apartments, and business opportunities.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 7 S Federal 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 opportunity for business ventures.
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