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Corner Lot Retail Building
For Sale
Under Contract
$79,000

707 1st SW, Mason City, IA 50401

SINGLE_FAMILY - MASON CITY, IA

Property Size2,292 SF
Lot Size0.39 Acres
Price / SF$34.47
Days on Market55

Property Features for 707 1st SW

General Information

Property type Residential
Property subtype Retail
Zoning Z2 - Sub-Urban District
Subdivision Southwest
Standard status Active Under Contract
Size 2,292 SF
Lot size 0.39 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Description L's 1-2 & E 1/2 L 3 Blk 2 at Parker Place
Tax Annual Amount 2118
Legal Description L's 1-2 & E 1/2 L 3 Blk 2 at Parker Place

Utilities

Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1964
Floors in Building 1
Building materials Frame, Vinyl
Roof type Asphalt
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: CENTURY 21 PREFERRED · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: ROGER FLIETH · License #107
Added: Jul 6 Changed: Jul 9 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 5:06PM
MLS# 260477

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This single-story retail building offers 2,292 sq ft of interior space configured for showroom-style merchandising. The layout includes three showrooms, a sales counter area, one office room, and a large rear storage room, along with a 500 sq ft unfinished basement and a partial basement. Additional exterior utility includes a one-stall garage, set on a 0.39-acre corner lot.

The property is located in the Forest Park neighborhood of Mason City, IA, close to Mercy Medical Center. Zoning is listed as Z2 - Sub-Urban District, and the building is currently used as a retail outlet for bird enthusiast supplies and outdoor decorating accessories.

With its versatile interior configuration and existing storage, the building may also be considered for alternative uses, including potential conversion concepts discussed in the remarks.

Key Highlights

  • 2292 SF one‑story building on an over 1/3‑acre corner lot in the Forest Park neighborhood
  • Retail layout with open plan plus 3 showrooms, a sales counter area, one office room, and a large rear storage room
  • 500 SF unfinished basement and partial basement

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Basic Birder Wild ... Pet Store & Service

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store Catering Service Florist

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

Lease Details

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,522
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

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

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Single-story retail building with open showrooms, office, rear storage, and a 500 sq ft unfinished basement.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 707 1st SW Mason City, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $79,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2292 SF one‑story building on an over 1/3‑acre corner lot in the Forest Park neighborhood; Retail layout with open plan plus 3 showrooms, a sales counter area, one office room, and a large rear storage room; 500 SF unfinished basement and partial basement
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