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    Restaurant Condo Building with Patio
    Updated: May 1
    Restaurant Condo Building with Patio

    Iowa City, IA 52245

    $515,000
    0.07 AC lot
    3‑story mixed‑use property on Emma Harvat Square with commercial restaurant space plus a residential condo
    Built in 2014 with brick construction, wood and vinyl flooring, forced‑air natural gas heat, and central air
    Restaurant includes bar and dining area with soaring 2‑story ceilings, interior mezzanine, and fully equipped commercial kitchen
    Huge wraparound exterior patio plus 2nd‑floor prep/storage and office space
    3rd‑floor condo features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and park views; unit will refresh with new flooring and paint
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    Leased Restaurant and Retail Building
    Updated: Feb 13
    Leased Restaurant and Retail Building

    Iowa City, IA 52240

    $1,250,000
    0.04 AC lot
    Fully leased downtown Iowa City investment property
    Main floor and basement retail space totals 1,900 SF leased to The Wedge Pizzeria through January 31, 2030
    Tenant includes three 5‑year options for the retail lease
    Residential space above is 988 SF and fully rented
    Brick and frame construction with wood and concrete flooring
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    Retail Space on Highway 1
    Retail Space on Highway 1

    521-525 Hwy 1 W, Iowa City, IA

    $1,150,000
    4,560 sqft 0.49 AC lot

    Retail property for sale with high visibility and access.

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    Three-Story Restaurant Building
    Three-Story Restaurant Building

    1010 Martin Street, Iowa City, IA 52245

    $515,000
    3,046 sqft

    Three-story restaurant building offered for sale, suited for food service operators needing multi-level space.

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    Based on your search, we've compiled 14 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 4 Active listings in Iowa City, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 2 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

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    Here are 4 Similar properties we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

    Brewery and Taproom with Dock-High Door
    Brewery and Taproom with Dock-High Door

    903 Quarry Rd, Coralville, IA 52241

    $2,900,000
    0.81 AC lot

    Former brewery space offers restaurant and taproom area plus large outdoor patio and a rear dock-high loading door.

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    Brewery Restaurant with Patio
    Brewery Restaurant with Patio

    903 Quarry Road, Coralville, IA 52241

    $2,900,000
    14,835 sqft

    Former brewery space includes a restaurant and taproom with an outdoor patio and rear dock-high loading door.

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    Drive-Through Restaurant Business
    Drive-Through Restaurant Business

    101 Windflower Ln, Solon, IA 52333

    $75,000
    0.03 AC lot

    Well-maintained restaurant includes business and equipment, featuring a drive-through window and sale under an existing lease.

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    Drive-Through Restaurant Business Sale
    Drive-Through Restaurant Business Sale

    101 Windflower Ln, Solon, IA 52333

    $75,000
    1,517 sqft

    Restaurant business and equipment for sale with a drive-through window, offered as a lease-assumption business opportunity.

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    Potential Development Sites for Consideration

    Can't find the perfect fit? These Land listings present an alternative path: the potential to develop a property for your specific goals.

    Important: These AI-suggestions are a starting point, not a guarantee of permitted use. All zoning, permitting, and land use information must be independently verified by you with the appropriate local authorities before making any commitments.

    Commercial Land Lot for Development
    Commercial Land Lot for Development

    Iowa City, IA 52240

    $489,000
    1.56 AC lot

    A 1.56-acre commercial lot with strong US 218 visibility and nearby retail amenities in South Iowa City.

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    High-Visibility Commercial Land
    High-Visibility Commercial Land

    Iowa City, IA 52240

    $589,000
    1.56 AC lot

    Zoned CC-2 land parcel with strong US 218 exposure near Menards and a c-store in Iowa City.

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    Commercial Land with Highway Visibility
    Commercial Land with Highway Visibility

    Iowa City, IA 52240

    $455,000
    1.19 AC lot

    Commercial land zoned CC-2 near Menards, offering strong visibility along US 218 and nearby retail activity.

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    Commercial Development Land Lot
    Commercial Development Land Lot

    Iowa City, IA 52240

    $549,000
    1.81 AC lot

    Well-trafficked commercial lot with US Highway 218 visibility near established retail uses in South Iowa City.

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    Off-Market Properties in Iowa City, IA

    Consider similar Off-Market properties in Iowa City, IA. You may contact the owners directly to inquire about their potential intentions to sell. To help you make a strong first impression, we can assist by reaching out to these owners with compelling proposals created using our AI tool.

    4919 Walleye Dr Se Ste A
    BAR, TAVERN

    4919 Walleye Dr Se Ste A, Iowa City, IA 52240-8306

    $715,000
    Estimated value
    4,696 sqft 0.10 AC lot
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    118 Clinton St
    Restaurants

    118 Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240

    Value Estimation by Request
    22,000 sqft
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    Iowa City, IA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore 6 restaurants for sale in Iowa City, IA, showcased through 4 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 7,606 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $1,665,000.

    Sale prices for restaurant properties in Iowa City, IA start at $515,000, averaging $832,500, and reaching up to $1,150,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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    Top Commercial Asset Segments

    Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

    Conventional restaurants 6
    Bars & Pubs 1
    Commercial kitchens 1

    Demographics Overview

    Population 108K
    Population Growth (5Y) +35.7%
    Median Household Income $62,209
    College Educated 50.5%

    High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

    Identify Iowa City submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

    Neighborhood Average Price
    52245 $525K
    52246 $800K
    52240 $1.4M

    Taxes & Financing

    Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.25%
    Property Tax per SF $18.14 per SF
    Tax Rate vs County Average 0.17 pp above county avg
    Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

    Listings Trend

    New vs delisted commercial listings in Johnson County

    New Delisted

    Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

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