501 Sycamore StWaterloo, IA 50703

  • Office buildings
  • 199,074 SF
For Sale
$4,000,000 View listing

Property Details for 501 Sycamore St

Year built
1913
Construction
CONCRETE BLOCKS
Lot size
0.73 AC
Property size (Sq ft)
199,074 SF
Property type
Office buildings
APN
8913-24-361-010
APU
891324361010

Description

This magnificent eight-story, 199,074 square foot Beaux-Arts style office building, located at 501 Sycamore St, Waterloo, IA 50703, presents a unique investment opportunity. Built in 1913, this landmark structure boasts a rich history as the tallest building in Iowa at the time, originally housing Black's Department Store. The building offers 1,353 square feet of net rentable space, with an asking price of $4,000,000, translating to $20.09 per square foot. Its prominent position within Black Hawk County ensures high visibility and accessibility. The building's architectural significance and historical context provide a compelling investment proposition, offering potential for adaptive reuse or continued operation as a prestigious office space. This is a chance to acquire a piece of Waterloo's heritage and capitalize on its enduring appeal. The property's substantial size and prime location in the heart of Waterloo offer significant potential for future development and growth. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Iowa history.

Valuation
by Paperhouses methods

Valuation date:
Dec 11, 2024
  • CAP approach

    CAP return
    Valuation
    6%
    $32,769,774
    6.5%
    $30,249,022
    7%
    $28,088,378
  • Comparable approach

    Method
    Valuation
    Relative Method
    $10,160,737
    Geo Method
    $10,160,737
  • Alternative Use

    Use
    Valuation
    Residential
    $37,508,788
    Hospitality
    $34,357,848
    Educational
    $28,585,326
    Medical
    $29,568,420
    Retail
    $44,466,064
501 Sycamore St, Waterloo, Iowa

Location Insight

City
Waterloo
County
Black Hawk
State
Iowa
Latitude
42.4988
Longitude
-92.3363
CBSA code
47940
CBSA name
WATERLOO-CEDAR FALLS, 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
2023
$166,706
$183,500
$4,270,400
$4,453,900
-
$183,500
$4,270,400
$4,453,900

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