Two contiguous lots that are 2.05 acres lot on S. Riverside. The two form an "L" around McDonalds; one lot is between Staples and McDonalds and the other lot is between McDonalds and the river; see aerials for reference. Good location next to McDonalds and close to the hard corner of S. Riverside & W. Benton. Traffic count is 23,100/day on S. Riverside and 15,100/day on W. Benton. Concrete pad already at the site. Brochure attached. Zoned CC-2 which has a variety is uses, see attachment. There are deed restrictions on the property, please contact the Listing Agent for details
West Riverfront District, located between the Iowa River and downtown Iowa City, is a riverfront and mixed-use Iowa City neighborhood with a trail-lined shoreline and a skyline of mid-rise buildings. The district’s character concentrates around the Iowa Avenue Bridge and Riverside Drive, where river views, patios, and steady foot traffic set the pace. Hancher Auditorium and the University of Iowa Museum of Art act as cultural anchors, with performances and exhibitions shaping the calendar. Newer apartments and condos sit beside campus-era institutional architecture, giving the streetscape a contemporary edge. The Iowa River Trail frames daily routines with boardwalk stretches, overlooks, and connections to City Park. Cafes and small eateries cluster near the bridge approaches, keeping the waterfront active from morning through late evening.
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Vacant land (unimproved)
Commercial possible use
Zoned CC-2
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Cable available
Electricity available
Natural gas available
Sewer available
Phone available
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Two adjacent lots with the following location context: one between Staples and McDonald's; the second between McDonald's and the river
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Great 1.02 acre lot on S. Riverside. Good location next to McDonalds and close to the hard corner of S. Riverside & W. Benton. Traffic count is 23,100/day on S. Riverside and 15,100/day on W. Benton. Concrete pad already at the site. Zoned CC-2 which has a variety is uses, see attachment. There are deed restrictions on the property, please contact the Listing Agent for details
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$1,290,000
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Listed
$1,290,000
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Aug 27, 2021
Listed
$1,290,000
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Johnson County
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Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2023.
CC2
Community Commercial Zone
The purpose of the community commercial zone CC-2 is to provide for major business districts to serve a significant segment of the total community population. In addition to a variety of retail goods and services, these centers may typically feature a number of large traffic generators requiring access from major thoroughfares. While these centers are usually characterized by indoor operations, uses may have limited outdoor activities; provided, that outdoor operations are screened or buffered to remain compatible with surrounding uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
General retail
Restaurant
Office
Medical office
Educational/school
Recreation
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Iowa City, IA • 52246
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This home ranks in the top 8% for direct sun exposure in Iowa City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 820 S Riverside Dr
$2,085,173
$335K under list price of $2.42M
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