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Mixed-Use Redevelopment with Parking
Updated: May 15
Mixed-Use Redevelopment with Parking

1104 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240

$1,975,000
14,879 sqft
Three‑parcel mixed‑use property (commercial parcels plus leased multifamily units) with month‑to‑month leases
Current commercial tenants include Old Screen Printers, Summer of the Arts, and Drip Couture
Coin Shop space scheduled to be vacated in July for owner use or new tenancy
0.77‑acre lot with 240 x 140 lot dimensions and frontage on paved county road
Year built 1950; interior flooring includes concrete slab grade, carpet, and vinyl
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Leased NNN Retail Investment
Updated: Jun 2
Leased NNN Retail Investment

Iowa City, IA 52240

$4,995,000
2.57 AC lot
36,322 SF leased commercial property with long‑term tenants: Advanced Auto Parts and Goodwill Industries
Advanced Auto Parts occupies an 8,086 SF suite since 1997; Goodwill occupies 28,277 SF (expanded to full space in 2021)
NNN lease rates: $11.17 NNN (Advanced Auto) and $12.00 NNN (Goodwill); reported 7.7% capitalization rate with scheduled increases
Central air and forced‑air natural gas heating; zero‑step entry and concrete flooring
Shared parking lot with the building to the east provides approximately 125 parking spaces
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Three-Parcel Commercial Site
Three-Parcel Commercial Site

Iowa City, IA 52240

$1,975,000
0.77 AC lot

Three commercial parcels in Iowa City with leased multifamily units and retail space, plus a July vacancy for new use.

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Renovated Multi-Tenant Retail Building
Renovated Multi-Tenant Retail Building

Iowa City, IA 52246

$2,750,000
1.01 AC lot

Completely renovated retail building offers multiple suite sizes with a large customer and employee parking field.

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Heated Automotive Shop with Pull-Through
Heated Automotive Shop with Pull-Through

1208 Gilbert Ct, Iowa City, IA 52240

$700,000
7,000 sqft

Heated shop space with pull-through access, oversized overhead doors on both ends, and two garage bays plus an in-place bathroom.

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Former Convenience Store with Cooler
Former Convenience Store with Cooler

Iowa City, IA 52246

$950,000
0.81 AC lot

Zoned CN1 for neighborhood retail or personal services, with remaining cooler and checkout infrastructure ready for re-tenanting.

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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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Mixed-Use Building with Apartment Units
Mixed-Use Building with Apartment Units

510 E Burlington, Iowa City, IA 52240

$925,000
5,184 sqft

Two street-level commercial spaces and four apartments share dedicated parking, supporting flexible mixed-use occupancy in Iowa City.

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Retail Opportunity on Corner Lot
Retail Opportunity on Corner Lot

1920 Lower Muscatine Rd, Iowa City, IA

$800,000
2,855 sqft 0.35 AC lot

Former Deli-Mart available on a hard corner in Iowa City.

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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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Renovated Retail Building
Renovated Retail Building

1029 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246

$2,750,000
13,640 sqft

Completely renovated retail building offering multiple suite sizes and a large on-site parking field for customers and employees.

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Corner Retail Space with 15-Foot Ceilings
Corner Retail Space with 15-Foot Ceilings

1715 Boyrum Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

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2,500 sqft

Corner retail suite in a shopping center with 15-foot ceilings, suited for a range of tenant buildouts.

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Iowa City Retail Building For Sale
Iowa City Retail Building For Sale

1130 S Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52240

$1,400,000
8,876 sqft 1.44 AC lot

Fully leased retail building on Iowa City's growing east side.

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Downtown Retail or Office Space
Downtown Retail or Office Space

124 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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Vacant commercial storefront with rear delivery access and a full basement for offices, storage, and an employee restroom.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 41 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 14 Active listings in Iowa City, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 19 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

Opportunities in Nearby Cities

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

24-Hour Tanning and Wellness Storefront
24-Hour Tanning and Wellness Storefront

405 2nd Street, Coralville, IA 52241

$250,000
0.02 AC lot

Turnkey tanning and wellness operation with UV beds and 24-hour customer access cards on a high-traffic strip.

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Self-Serve Car Wash Facility
Self-Serve Car Wash Facility

410 Community Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317

$750,000
3,958 sqft 0.61 AC lot

Operating car wash on a 0.61-acre parcel with three touch-free bays, three self-serve bays, and vacuum stations.

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Leased Corner Retail with Excess Land
Leased Corner Retail with Excess Land

744-746 Coral Ridge Ave, Coralville, IA 52241

$2,950,000
83,202 sqft

Fully leased single-story retail at a corner location, paired with excess land for future development.

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Open Retail Suite with East Entrance
Open Retail Suite with East Entrance

1395 Jordan St, North Liberty, IA 52317

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1,500 sqft

~1,500 SF open retail space in a mixed-use building anchored by Top Shape Gym, with a dedicated east-side entrance.

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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.

Riverfront Crossing Development Site
Riverfront Crossing Development Site

1020 South Gilbert Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

$1,700,000
0.55 AC lot

Development site in Riverfront Crossing District near downtown and university.

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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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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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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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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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4942 Oak Crst Hl SE Rd
RETAIL STORES (PERSONAL SERVICES)

4942 Oak Crst Hl SE Rd, Iowa City, IA 52240-8980

$650,000
Estimated value
4,320 sqft 7.59 AC lot
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1306 Melrose Ave, Unit 1
SHOPPING CENTER, STRIP CENTER

1306 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246-1726

Unit 1
Value Estimation by Request
1,418 sqft 0.05 AC lot
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1310 Melrose Ave
SHOPPING CENTER, STRIP CENTER

1310 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246-1726

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3,083 sqft 0.06 AC lot
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1312 Melrose Ave
SHOPPING CENTER, STRIP CENTER

1312 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246-1726

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1,817 sqft 0.05 AC lot
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1304 Melrose Ave, Unit A
SHOPPING CENTER, STRIP CENTER

1304 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246-1726

Unit A
Value Estimation by Request
1,274 sqft 0.06 AC lot
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1308 Melrose Ave
SHOPPING CENTER, STRIP CENTER

1308 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246-1726

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2,560 sqft 0.06 AC lot
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1302 Melrose Ave
SHOPPING CENTER, STRIP CENTER

1302 Melrose Ave, Iowa City, IA 52246-1726

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2,420 sqft 0.06 AC lot
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640 Ia-1
Retail properties & Spaces

640 Ia-1, Iowa City, IA 52246

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8,414 sqft 2.04 AC lot
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118 Clinton St
Restaurants

118 Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240

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22,000 sqft
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Iowa City, IA Retail Properties & Spaces Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 33 retail properties & spaces for sale in Iowa City, IA, showcased through 14 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 60,040 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $10,215,000.

Sale prices for stores in Iowa City, IA start at $515,000, averaging $1,276,875, and reaching up to $2,750,000 — 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

Storefront properties 15
Auto shops 3
Automotive properties 3
Shopping centers 3
Grocery and convenience stores 2

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 $530K
52246 $875K
52240 $2.4M

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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