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Vacant Retail and Office Building
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$75,000

705 W 5th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702

Vacant building with a wide-open interior layout, suited for retail or office uses, with parking for employees and clients.

Property Size864 SF
Price / SF$86.81
Days on Market97

Property Features for 705 W 5th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 864 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning C-2
Lease Term Years - 2
Net Operating Income $8,000

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $921

Amenities

0.05
864

Building Details

Building Size 864 SF
Year Built 1977
Stories 1
Listing Agency: Edge Realty Group
Listed By: Jaime Hymer
Source: Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Jul 24 Changed: Oct 27 Last Checked: Oct 28 at 5:23AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Edge Realty Group

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Investment Insights

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This vacant commercial building offers a wide-open floor plan that can be configured to fit retail or office needs. The space is currently clean and ready for new occupancy, with flexibility for a tailored build-out.

Located at 705 W 5th Street in Waterloo, IA, the property benefits from exposure along a major thoroughfare. The building includes parking for both employees and clients and features an exterior facade that supports roadside visibility.

The property is available for sale, and the remarks note that 701 and 705 W 5th St. may be purchased separately or together.

Key Highlights

  • Vacant commercial building with a wide‑open interior layout (864 total building area) for retail, office, or other flexible uses
  • Located at 701 & 705 W 5th St., which may be purchased separately or together for a discount, or leased
  • Lot size is 0.05 acres

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$5,658
Cap Rate
7.54%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$113,160 $113.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$80,829 $80.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$62,867 $62.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 864 SF
Gross rent
$10.0K $11.52/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$2.79/SF
EGI
$7.5K $8.73/SF
− OpEx
−$1.9K −$2.18/SF
NOI
$5.7K $6.55/SF
Area
Black Hawk County, IA
Vacancy
24.20%
Lease Rate
$11.52 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$113,160
Cap Rate 7%
$80,829
Cap Rate 9%
$62,867

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$122.5K
$107.2K – $142.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,572 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.43%
Second Best
Healthcare Medical
$116.6K
$102.1K – $136.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $8,165 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.89%
Theoretical Best
Mixed Use
$1.08M
$947.7K – $1.26M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,816 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 101.09%
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Current Use

Golden Myanmar Groceries Grocery & Convenience Store Vigo Bank

Suggested Use

Top Pick Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith Furniture & Home Goods Home Appliance Store Catering Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,129
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50702, IA

20,447
Population
9,722
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
9.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,086
Density / Sq Mi
$59,784
Median Household Income
$38,826
Median Earnings
$926
Median Rent
$145,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region

13.7% 2019
15.6% 2020
17.1% 2021
18.9% 2022
21% 2023
22% 2024
21.3% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Vacant building with a wide-open interior layout, suited for retail or office uses, with parking for employees and clients.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 705 W 5th Street Waterloo, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $75,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Vacant commercial building with a wide‑open interior layout (864 total building area) for retail, office, or other flexible uses; Located at 701 & 705 W 5th St., which may be purchased separately or together for a discount, or leased; Lot size is 0.05 acres
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