For Auction

REIT Sale | Former Dollar General | Opportunity Zone, Hard Corner

2505 280th St,
Montrose, IA 52639
Represented by
Marcus & Millichap

Asset Snapshot

Real Estate
Asset Type
Retail
Property Type
Freestanding Retail
Retail Subtype
2011
Year Built
1
Floor Count
1
Building Count
38
Parking Spots
7
Vehicles Per Day
1.88 Acres
Land Area
9,092 SF
Property Size
Single-Tenant
Retail Tenancy
4 / 1,000 SF
Parking Ratio

Investment Highlights

Freestanding Retail with Built-In Upside
±9,092 SF former Dollar General on 1.88 AC with open layout, storage, and below-replacement basis.
Major Employers Drive Nearby Activity
Amoco, Siemens Gamesa, Cryotech, and Koch Fertilizer help generate nearby employment traffic.
US-61 Frontage with ±7,034 VPD Visibility
Prominent frontage on US Highway 61 with ±7,034 VPD along the Mississippi River corridor.
Strong 5-Mile Household Income Profile
Average household income reaches ±$77,365 within a 5-mile radius, supporting local spending power.
No Zoning Restrictions in Opportunity Zone
No local zoning restrictions plus Federal Opportunity Zone designation support flexible reuse.
Absolute $1 Auction
First Bid Meets Reserve!

Offering Summary

Brokered by Marcus & Millichap and powered by RealINSIGHT Marketplace, 2505 280th Street in Montrose, Iowa is a vacant ±9,092 SF freestanding retail/commercial building on ±1.88 acres, offered at a substantial discount to replacement cost with FIRST BID MEETS RESERVE. Built in 2011, the Property includes 38 surface parking spaces and frontage along both 280th Street and U.S. Highway 61, which carries approximately 7,034 VPD. Formerly occupied by Dollar General, the building is fully built out for retail use and offers flexibility for owner occupancy, lease-up, adaptive reuse, or repositioning. CoStar estimates market retail rents at approximately $8–$12 PSF. Located in an unzoned area of Lee County, the Property may accommodate a broad range of retail, commercial, flex, warehouse, contractor, industrial, and service-oriented uses, creating long-term adaptability for investors and owner-users seeking a visible commercial asset at an attractive basis.

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Location

Montrose sits along U.S. Highway 61 and the Mississippi River corridor in southeast Iowa, about 20 minutes from Illinois and 15 minutes from Keokuk. Nearby Walmart, Hy-Vee, ALDI, Walgreens, and other retailers support regional demand, while the highway provides tri-state connectivity. The ±5-mile trade area includes 3,100+ residents with average household income above $77,000.

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Auctioneer

Lamar P. Fisher
Fisher Auction Company Inc.
License: Internet Auctions Exempt from Licensing, Lamar P. Fisher

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Jon Ruzicka
Marcus & Millichap
IA License: S63379000

Disclaimers

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