Address: 1015 5th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA
Property Description
IRREPLACEABLE HISTORIC ASSET
Original chalkboards, built-in cabinetry, terracotta detailing, and institutional ceiling heights are preserved throughout — features no new construction
budget can reproduce.
MODERN BUILDING SYSTEMS
Full system replacement completed in 2019: new TPO roof, rooftop mini-split HVAC, four central gas boilers, copper and PVC plumbing, and upgraded electrical — reducing near-term capex requirements.
STABILIZED, DAY-ONE CASH FLOW
The property is currently stabilized; investors acquire income immediately with no lease-up exposure.
ACQUISITION BASIS BELOW REPLACEMENT COST
Foutch Brothers' all-in conversion cost was ~$115,000/unit; replicating this asset today at $150–$200+/SF for a comparable masonry gut renovation would in most scenarios exceed the offered price.
HEALTHCARE AND EDUCATION DEMAND ANCHORS
UnityPoint Health ($39.8M surgical expansion underway) and Iowa Central Community College (4,663 Spring 2025 enrollees) anchor a renter base tied to employment and institutional activity — not population speculation.
SPECIALIST DEVELOPER EXECUTION
Developed by Foutch Brothers LLC — 20+ historic conversion projects, 1,000+ apartments completed, 14 preservation awards — with every major system replaced for long-term owner durability.