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    925 34th SW Ave Altoona, IA 50009

    • Car washes
    • 5,120 SF
    • 0.67 lot acres
    OFF-MARKET
    Value Estimations
    $335,000
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    Cap Rate Potential
    Location Intelligence
    Property ID
    US25-0354831
    The Realmo ID is a unique identifier assigned to every property, incorporating country codes and precise geo-coordinates for 300x300-foot land blocks. It enables standardized data collection and seamless integration of disparate sources such as ownership, tax, title data and physical specifications. By aggregating current and historical records, the Realmo ID powers advanced analytics and delivers deep, verifiable insights for real estate professionals.

    Current Use by Public Records

    • Car washes

    Property Details for 925 34th SW Ave

    Year built
    2003
    Construction
    FRAME
    Lot size
    0.67 lot acres
    Property size
    5,120 SF
    Zone code
    C-2
    Property type
    Car washes
    APN
    171/00175-601-000
    APU
    17100175601000

    Description

    This exceptional investment opportunity presents a portfolio of three thriving car washes strategically located in Altoona and Urbandale, Iowa. The portfolio comprises three fee-simple properties, built between 1998 and 2009, and zoned for commercial/special purpose use. The Altoona location (925 34th Ave SW, 50009), established in 2003, features four PDQ Laserwash 360+ units with access entry pay stations, situated in a high-traffic area near Lowe's and Target, experiencing approximately 12,000+ daily vehicle counts. Two Urbandale locations (3969 NW Urbandale Dr, 50322 and 8500 Meredith Dr, 50322) contribute to the portfolio's success. The Urbandale location at 3969 NW Urbandale Dr, built in 2009 on a ±1.78-acre lot, boasts four PDQ Laserwash 360 units and four vacuum stations, attracting approximately 13,000+ vehicles daily from nearby residential and retail areas. The second Urbandale location at 8500 Meredith Dr also includes 4 PDQ laserwash machines and 4 vacuums. All locations benefit from established client bases, high daily traffic volumes (averaging 12,000-15,000 vehicles), and modern PDQ Laserwash systems. This portfolio offers a turnkey operation with significant potential for continued growth and is eligible for bonus depreciation under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The asking price for this owner/user opportunity is $6,150,000.

    Value Estimations

    based on Realmo’s proprietary methodology

    • AI approach

      Method
      Estimation
      ML approach
      $335,000

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    Location Insight

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    City
    Altoona
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.5026
    Latitude
    41.643
    CBSA code
    19780
    CBSA name
    DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

    Property Tax & Assessments

    Tax date
    Tax Amount
    Assessed Land Value
    Assessed Improvement Value
    Total Assessed Value
    Applied Tax Rate
    Land Market Value
    Improvement Market Value
    Total Market Value
    2020
    $22,760
    $231,000
    $698,000
    $929,000
    -
    $231,000
    $698,000
    $929,000

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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

    Comparable Sales Method, enhanced by Geo coefficients — location-based adjustment factors that reflect differences in price levels across neighborhoods, cities, or regions ensuring a more accurate, market-sensitive valuation.

    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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