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Downtown Retail Storefront Investment
For Sale
$575,000

808 3rd Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

Occupied retail property with a long-term gallery tenant and recently completed roof, HVAC, and parking improvements.

Property Size7,300 SF
Price / SF$78.77
Days on Market390

Property Features for 808 3rd Avenue SE

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 7,300 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning UNG

Additional Details

Cap Rate 9%

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $12,974

Amenities

Carpet,Concrete
Yes
2
No
Display Window(s)
Storage
Building,Land
Public
0.3
.3 Ac
Off Street

Building Details

Year Built 1948
Stories 2
Tenancy Single
Listing Agency: GLD Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Listed By: Delmar Yoder
Source: Pinnaclerealtyia
Added: Aug 6, 2025 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Jul 4 at 6:28PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 7,300-square-foot retail storefront was built in 1948 and is occupied by Gilded Pear Gallery, a tenant in place since 2013 with a recently extended lease. The property includes a mezzanine served by a new HVAC system and operates under a Modified Gross lease structure.

Capital improvements include a roof installed in 2021 with a 10-year warranty and a parking lot overlay completed in 2024. The lease assigns real estate taxes, snow removal, lawn care, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and all utilities to the tenant, while the landlord remains responsible for capital expenses and building insurance. The property is located at 808 3rd Ave SE in downtown Cedar Rapids’ MedQuarter.

Key Highlights

  • 7,300‑square‑foot retail storefront built in 1948
  • Gilded Pear Gallery has occupied the property since 2013 and recently extended its lease
  • Modified Gross lease structure with tenant responsibility for taxes, utilities, and operating services

Property Analytics

Current Use

Gilded Pear Gallery Art Gallery Clife DJ Company Nightclub MedQ Park on 3rd Park

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Auto Parts Store Nail Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Skin Care Clinic

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

Single-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

651
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 52401, IA

2,320
Population
1,480
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,933
Density / Sq Mi
$40,675
Median Household Income
$38,635
Median Earnings
$783
Median Rent
$143,800
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 - Occupied retail property with a long-term gallery tenant and recently completed roof, HVAC, and parking improvements.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 808 3rd Avenue SE Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $575,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 7,300‑square‑foot retail storefront built in 1948; Gilded Pear Gallery has occupied the property since 2013 and recently extended its lease; Modified Gross lease structure with tenant responsibility for taxes, utilities, and operating services
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