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Disclaimer — Real estate data contained herein was acquired through the Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors MLS, Cedar Rapids Assessor,
Linn County Assessor, Rally Appraisal, Appraisal Associates and Cedar Rapids Area Metro Economic Alliance. Al information furnished inthis
report is obtained from sources deemed in our opinion to be reliable but not guaranteed. If you have property currently listed with another broker,
this isnotintended as a solicitation ofthat listing,2022 Cedar Rapids Metro
Industrial
Central Business District (CBD) Office
Suburban Office
Retail / Service
Multifamily / Mixed-use
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Dave Drown, SIOR, CCIM, Brittany Gibbs, CPA, Adam Gibbs, SIOR,
Beth Herridge, Michael Gibbs, Angie Glick-Martin, SIOR,
Amanda LaGrange and Erica Seelman
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2022 Cedar Rapids Metro 104A MESSAGE
FROM ADAM
It's our pleasure to present the second annual Cedar Rapids Metro Commercial Real
Estate Report.
2022 was another exceptional year for the commercial real estate industry. Development
in the industrial and multifamily submarkets soared to new heights while the office
market continued to show significant repercussions from the COVID-19 pandemic.
| encourage you to reach out to any of the GLD Commercial real estate experts to
further discuss the information contained in this report.
Adam Gibbs, SIOR
Principal & Co-Founder
KEY TAKEAWAYS —
Industrial submarket:
+ 2022 was another unprecedented year for new construction and leasing
+ Demand, values and rental rates should begin to stabilize in 2023
Office submarket:
+ Multiple corporate headquarters listed space for sale or lease
+ Rental rates will decline as more space becomes available
+ Landlords will need to be flexible with lease terms and clauses
Retail submarket:
+ Second-generation vacancy and rental rates remain stable; first-generation
rental rates will be subject to construction costs
+ Several new construction starts
+ Consumers continue to expect both e-commerce and in-store options
Multifamily/Mixed-use submarkets:
+ Higher interest rates and home prices continue to fuel multifamily rentals
+ Over 2,500 units completed, under construction or announced in 2022
+ Mixed-use projects with a function of retail/office and residential continue
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ANALYSIS — The figures contained herein focus on existing, or currently under
construction, industrial buildings including warehouse, flex, commercial and small shop
properties. Non-competitive, owner-occupied, special-purpose manufacturing buildings
do not accurately affect local vacancy or rental rates and are therefore excluded from this
analysis.
MARKET OVERVIEW — The Cedar Rapids industrial market consists of approx. 12,700,000
square feet (SF). Entering 2022, the vacancy rate was 0.71%, it fluctuated significantly
throughout the year as new construction came online and large existing spaces (Gazette
facility) were sold or leased, The 2022 industrial vacancy rate ultimately ended at 1.17%.
The average asking rental rate is $6.51/SF NNN which has steadily increased since the
beginning of 2022 at $6.21/SF NNN. This increase is due to the cost of new construction,
continued supply chain issues and lack of available second-generation space.
LOOKING AHEAD — Following several robust years, industrial market demand, values
and rental rates should begin to level off and stabilize in 2023. Rising interest rates
coupled with the potential for an economic recession will also slow the rate at which
speculative new construction is being built.
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS — ANNOUNCED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED OR TRADED
655 Capital Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids — HYVEE BAKERY/ WAREHOUSE — constructing an
$8,000,000 bakery and distribution facility of approx. 50,000 SF
999 Enterprise Dr., Marion — SPECULATIVE WAREHOUSE — constructing a $3,600,000
flex building for light industrial, distribution and warehousing of approx. 52,300 SF
10015 6th St. SW, Cedar Rapids — SUB-ZERO MANUFACTURING — constructing a
$90,000,000 light manufacturing facility of approx. 400,000 SF
725 41st Ave. Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids — JRS PHARMA — constructing an $18,000,000
expansion of its manufacturing facility by approx. 9,200 SF
3545 3rd Ave., Marion — MARION PROCESS SOLUTIONS — 48,327 SF among 3
buildings on 3.49 acres sold as an investment for $4,625,000
4700 Bowling St. SW, Cedar Rapids — former GAZETTE COLORWEB PRINTING
FACILITY, sold to Raining Rose — 198,884 SF on 34.59 acres sold vacant for $6,000,000
3215 64th Ave, SW, Cedar Rapids — EDGEWOOD LOGISTICS PARK — 101,920 SF new
construction warehouse leased to Midwest Refrigerated Services
1201 Continental PI. NE, Cedar Rapids — GLOBAL FILTER — 100,000 SF lease signed
at an existing facility
3350 10th St. SW, Cedar Rapids — LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT — 81,000 SF lease
64th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids — EDGEWOOD LOGISTICS PARK — 50,000 SF new
construction leased to Zurcher Tire
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2022 Cedar Rapids Metro 108CENTRAL BUSINESS.
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ANALYSIS — The figures contained herein focus on all CBD office buildings. Non-competitive
hospital-owned properties, radio/television-occupied properties and existing buildings
being converted to multifamily housing do not accurately affect local vacancy or rental
rates and are therefore excluded from this analysis.
MARKET OVERVIEW — The CBD office market consists of approximately 3,400,000 SF.
Entering 2022, the vacancy rate was 12.65% which increased throughout 2022, ending
at 14.03%.
The average asking rental rate is $10.03/SF NNN, increasing from $8.47 at the beginning of the
year.
The CBD office market saw substantial activity in 2022 — downtown staple, Principal, exited
for a suburban location, the former Guaranty Bank adaptive reuse opportunity went sale
pending, the Witwer Building sold to Foundation 2 and the Higley Building was listed for sale.
LOOKING AHEAD — Expect a continued increase in vacancy especially as large corporate
tenants finalize remote/work-from-home policies. Employers and landlords, especially in the
CBD, should begin to focus on the human element and transition space to serve a more
collaborative purpose in order to attract and retain employees.
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS — ANNOUNCED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED OR TRADED
* 101 1st Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids — UFG-OWNED RUSH NICHOLSON BUILDING — 27,186 SF
on 0.325 acres sold to the City of Cedar Rapids for $2,500,000
+ 305 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids — WITWER BUILDING — 40,000 SF on 0.41 acres, one-half
leased and one-half vacant sold for $1,484,000
222 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids — former GUARANTY BANK BUILDING, WORLD THEATER,
DRAGON RESTAURANT & PARKING LOT — a 101,302 SF adaptive reuse opportunity listed
for $3,100,000 — currently SALE PENDING
+ 116/118 3rd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids — HIGLEY BUILDING — 53,706 SF on 0.19 acres
partially-leased investment property listed for sale at $2,150,000
+ 200 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids — former PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL — 67,000 SF on 0.39 acres
vacant building listed for lease or sale for $3,600,000
+ 512 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids — former GAZETTE OFFICE — 16,800 SF on 0.96 acres vacant
building listed for sale for $2,860,000 — currently LEASE PENDING
2022 Cedar Rapids Metro 109SUBURBAN OFFICE
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ANALYSIS — The figures contained herein focus on metro area office properties. CBD
office and non-competitive owner-occupied medical buildings do not accurately affect
local vacancy or rental rates and are therefore excluded from this analysis.
MARKET OVERVIEW — The Cedar Rapids metro suburban office market consists of
approximately 5,900,000 SF. Entering 2022, the vacancy rate was 8.06% which increased
each quarter, ultimately doubling and ending the year at 17.57%.
The average asking rental rate is $10.83/SF NNN, decreasing slightly from $11.81 at the
beginning of 2022.
The former Aegon/Transamerica Edgewood Road campus fell out of contract for the second
time and was listed for sale via an online auction site, selling to an out-of-state owner during
the third quarter for $7,020,000. The existing 201,165 SF office building was subsequently
listed for sale and/or lease.
LOOKING AHEAD — Corporations will continue to reduce overall square footage as they look
for more flexible lease terms including expansion, contraction and pandemic clauses. Lease
rates will gradually decline as additional space becomes available.
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS — ANNOUNCED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED OR TRADED
+ 218 4th Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids — former LUECK LABEL — 11,240 SF on 0.51 acres sold
vacant for $1,725,000
+ 4201 River Center Ct. NE, Cedar Rapids — former US CELLULAR OFFICE — 15,876 SF on
1.91 acres sold vacant for $1,710,000
+ 1900 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids — former WESTERN FRATERNAL LIFE — 15,334 SF on 2.26
acres sold vacant to Dunkin’ Donuts for $1,300,000
* 4050 River Center Ct. NE, Cedar Rapids — former TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES —
21,036 SF on 6.64 acres sold vacant for $2,645,000
+ 3165 Edgewood Pkwy. SW, Cedar Rapids — former PURDUE GLOBAL — 26,505 SF on 3.97
acres sold vacant for $2,800,000
+ 929 Martha's Way, Hiawatha — TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES — 20,295 SF on 1.12 acres
sold as an investment for $2,365,000
+ 4050 River Ridge Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids — UNITYPOINT CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY SERVICES —
13,480 SF on 1.9 acres sold as an investment for $1,862,500
* 1025 Kirkwood Pkwy. SW, Cedar Rapids — RUFFALO NOEL LEVITZ — 91,892 SF building
on 13.97 acres listed for sale, partially occupied at $12,000,000
+ 1 Parsons Dr., Hiawatha — former GODADDY HEADQUARTERS — 73,674 SF vacant
building on 5.74 acres listed for sale at $8,430,720
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ANALYSIS — The figures contained herein focus on metro area retail buildings and service
establishments.
MARKET OVERVIEW — The Cedar Rapids retail/service market consists of approx. 9,300,000.
Entering 2022, the vacancy was 4.72%, increasing slightly and ending the year at 6.03%.
The average asking rental rate is $14.96/SF NNN, a slight increase from $13.90 at the beginning
of 2022. This increase is attributed to new construction costs and Class A space availability.
Net-leased retail investments dominated the first half of 2022 while business sales including
restaurants, banquet hall/event centers and auto dealerships commanded the second half.
New retail development came online in the vicinity of anchor tenants at Westdale and Blairs
Ferry Super Target.
LOOKING AHEAD — While most shoppers turned online during the pandemic, boosting
e-commerce and the need for increased warehouse space, many of those shoppers are
returning to the store looking for an experiential retail experience. Customers prefer to try
products before buying, which is difficult to accomplish online. Expect the retail market
and rental rates to stay stable throughout 2023.
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS — ANNOUNCED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED OR TRADED
+ 4000 Westdale Pkwy. SW, Cedar Rapids — HOME2SUITES HOTEL — constructing an 84-
room hotel at Westdale
2811 Wiley Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids — WILEY CROSSING — demolition of an existing
retail strip to make way for a new 17,020 SF retail strip, a $5,400,000 investment
+ 1202 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids — BREWHEMIA/OLYMPIC THEATER — 20,700 SF multi-
tenant retail/special purpose building sold as an investment for $3,307,189
167 Jacolyn Dr. NW, Cedar Rapids — CEDAR HILLS RETAIL CENTER — 37,336 SF multi-
tenant retail center sold as an investment for $1,655,000
* 295 Tower Terrace Rd., Marion — BARREL HOUSE RESTAURANT-ANCHORED CENTER —
20,700 SF multi-tenant retail/office center sold as an investment for $2,500,000
* 2120 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids — TOP SHAPE GYM — 35,346 SF single-tenant
investment sold for $2,775,000
+ 5225 Buffalo Ridge Dr. NE, Cedar Rapids — DOLLAR TREE — 9,500 SF single-tenant
investment sold for $1,943,500
* 3120 Edgewood Rd. SW, Cedar Rapids — former FAZOLI'S freestanding restaurant —
3,601 SF on 0.92 acres sold vacant for $1,200,000
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ANALYSIS — The figures contained herein focus on metro area multifamily buildings and/or
complexes with a minimum of 12 units. Small-scale multifamily properties consisting of
duplexes, townhomes or condos do not accurately affect local capitalization rates (cap rates),
vacancy or rental rates and are therefore excluded from this analysis.
MARKET OVERVIEW — Housing continues to be in short supply, ultimately contributing to
record-low multifamily vacancy rates. The majority of class B and C properties are hovering at
or slightly above 5% vacancy while most newly constructed apartments were leased to 95%
occupancy within the first three months of completion.
Changing market conditions and higher interest rates have led to less inventory and turnover.
Very few apartment complexes were sold within the Cedar Rapids metro area. The properties
that did trade hands were smaller, most between 12-24 units, with an average cap rate of
7.28%,
LOOKING AHEAD — The rental market will continue to be robust as higher interest rates allow
fewer consumers to qualify for single-family home ownership. While rents have increased over
the past few years, it appears they are at or near their peak and will begin to stabilize.
While the cost of building materials has decreased, the cost to construct new properties is not
supported by current market rents. Developers will continue to seek incentives, primarily in
the form of tax credits, to assist in bridging the gap between the cost of construction and
achievable market rents.
SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS — ANNOUNCED, IN PROGRESS, COMPLETED OR TRADED
GQ + 3100 10th Ave., Marion — GREEN PARK APARTMENTS — 147 multifamily units in two
buildings with 'a dog park, pickleball courts and firepit area — $25,000,000
+ 627 6th St. SE, Cedar Rapids — CEDAR RAPIDS BRICKSTONE — 44-unit four-story
affordable housing complex with a nonprofit partner component — $12,200,000
+ 1220 Jacolyn Dr. SW, Cedar Rapids — THE JACOLYN — announced 50-unit affordable
housing complex
GL + 100 Boyson Rd., Hiawatha — ANTHONY PROPERTIES — announced 200-unit
multifamily complex
LARGE-SCALE MIXED-USE PROJECTS ANNOUNCED OR IN PROGRESS
* 1218-1310 3rd St, SE, Cedar Rapids — REDBALL LOFTS — announcement for a 4-story,
mixed-use building — $9,800,000
+ NWintersection of Tower Terrace Rd. & Robins Rd., Robins — ROBINS LANDING —
announcement for a 400-acre mixed-use development — $85,000,000 initial investment
GL + 900 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids — DOMOV (Loftus)— announcement for a 5-story mixed-use
building with 186 multifamily units and 11,000 SF of commercial space — $36,000,000
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