AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL & RETAIL BUILDINGS/BUSINESSES
AND
PROPERTIES FOR SALE, LEASE OR RENT IN CRESTON
LAST UPDATED July 28, 2008

For additional information on any of the properties listed
please contact Ellen Gerharz, Executive Director
Creston Chamber of Commerce
641-782-7021
 

BUILDINGS/BUSINESSES  & PROPERTIES FOR SALE OR LEASE

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Supreme Cleaners, 408 West Montgomery
Established, profitable business for 55 years. Established business route with 7 drop stores. Delivery Van Inc. Inventory list on file. Business alone .  Located in Uptown Creston

Contact Stewart Realty - 641-782-7197
 
 

BUILDINGS FOR SALE

316 - 318 - 320 West Montgomery Street
 Good investment property. Security doors, electric heat for apartments. no refrigerators or stoves in some of the apartments. Property is located in Uptown Creston. Two store front properties. One side rented to putt-putt golf. The other side was a beauty shop in the past.

7700 Square Feet - Listing Price - $115,000

Call Lois with any questions - 641-202-1776 

105 West Adams Street

If you have the money to invest in this income producing property, the lease payments could be better than CD rates. This 8400 square foot  building is in good condition, in a good location in Uptown Creston across from the remodeled Depot. Parking for cars, located on both sides of the building. Three newer, 95% efficient furnaces are located in the partial basement. Also newer water heaters. Roof, awning and parking lot were all improved in 2002. Annual lease income is over $35,000 at this time. Wiring was replaced in 1992.

Contact Jane Lowe at Stewart Realty - 641-782-7197

801 - 805 Wyoming Street (former Dennis Nelson State Farm Building)
Strip mall style building along Hwy 34.  The building has housed a restaurant, office and hair salon.

Great location on Hwy 34.

Contact Gay Lynn Owens at 641-782-0077 or 641-782-7197

710 South Vine Street/Hwy 34 East
Partially finished building on Hwy 34.

5640 Square Feet 

Contact Diane Poore at Monday Realty - 641-202-0072

former Design with Flair
210/212 West Montgomery

Located in Uptown Creston.  The building has two storefronts and 4 apartments above.   Great location for a commercial, retail or service business.

2780 total Square Feet

Contact  Lois at 641-782-2310
 

213 West Adams Street
Building is located in Uptown Creston. Antique fountain with marble counter top is 25 foot long. White Knight brand. Mirrored back bar. All you need to do is pull the lever. Newer furnace, central air, carpet and commercial roofing. Antique tin ceiling. Located on uptown main street. Large front windows. All booths and bar stools included. Walk out basement is dry for storage. Upstairs has separate entrance and could be converted to income producing apartment or living space.

2758 Square Feet 

Contact Retta Ripperger at #1 Real Estate/John Agency - 641-782-9404
 

709 South Pine Street/Hwy 34 East
Great commercial property location on busy Hwy 34 with 120 feet of frontage.

Contact RE/MAX Heartland Opportunities - 641-782-2283
 

former Jade Garden & Creston Motel, 301 West Adams Street
Located at intersection of 2 major Uptown streets - Adams and Elm. 30 hotel rooms, mostly furnished on 2 levels with TVs and phones. Elevator. Individual room Amana wall unit HVAC. Lobby area with check-in desk. Walking distance to Amtrak station. Parking lot across street included. Lounge & restaurant area could be used for any business as it is very visible and attractive street frontage. Restaurant and lounge areas have beautiful wood paneled walls. Mostly tile in food prep areas and bathrooms. Large office. Partial inventory list available.

8683 Square Feet 

Contact Retta Ripperger at #1 Real Estate/John Agency - 641-782-9408
 

former J & J Scrubs, 114 North Maple Street
Great retail or possible commercial location in the heart of Uptown Creston.  Great display windows.

2,640 Square Feet

Contact Lois Monday at Monday Realty - 641-782-2310
 

209 North Maple Street
Uptown Creston. This Building has street parking plus its own paved off street parking lot. Appr 1225 sq. ft first floor business space, plus 2 upstairs apt. Good income property.

Contact Carol John at #1 Real Estate/John Agency - 641-782-9408

202 Russell Avenue
Former redemption center business.  Building is 1440 square feet.  Building alone is $49,500.  If an individual is interested in purchasing the redemption center the price is $59,500.

Call the Carter Agency for further details.  641-782-8516
 

Shop N" Save, 111 North Maple Street
Great location in Uptown Creston with over 4,400 square feet of retail space.  New furnace in 2007, awning new in 2004.

Separate 40x20 Mezzanine for office or storage.  Access to large public parking lot from back door.

Listing Price - $75,000

Contact Carol John at #1 Real Estate/John Agency - 641-782-9408
 

201 North Elm and 207 North Elm
Great income generating commercial properties in Uptown Creston.  Multiple tenants in a 10.3 CAP rated commercial property.  Two brick buildings.
4,326 sq ft building built in 1995.  14,792 sq ft building built in 1972 and remodeled in 1992 . Properties can be sold separately.

Contact Gay Lynn Owens at Stewart Realty - 641-782-0077 or 641-782-7197
 

Century Flooring
509 West Taylor St/ Hwy 34 West

This is a prime commercial location, which is currently designed as a plaza.  Complete renovation of most areas, facade, ceilings, lighting, HVAC and electrical in 2005.  New concrete parking lot and drives.  16,590 square feet.

Contact RE/MAX Heartland Opportunities - 641-782-2283 or Contact Alan or Lynnette Worth - 641-782-7001 or 641-335-2226
 

107 North Maple Street
Great corner retail spot on Maple Street in Uptown Creston.  There are 3 studio apartments upstairs for additional income.

Listing Price - $72,000

Contact Brad Sheren at Creston Realty - 641-344-2242
 

404 East Montgomery
Brick building that has small office space and two large over head door. The entire building is heated and has an inside loading dock with access to the doors coming from two different side. Office and shop both have air conditioning available 220 Elec to most of shop, Large air compressor with air to most of the shop area.

5234 Square Feet

Contact Dennis Carter - 641-782-8516

 

former Wal-Mart Building
811 New York Avenue

Ground Floor Square Feet:65,930
Terms/Condition: sub-lease or visit www.wal-martrealty.com for auction information
Other Information:
Owner:
Contact Name: Carl LaSala - LaSala-Sonnenberg Commercial Realty
Contact Address:
Contact Phone:913-362-1000
LaSala-Sonnenberg Commercial Realty Company
 

former Area XIV Agency on Aging
210 Russell Street
Great commercial location. For sale or lease

6200 Square Feet - 2220 square feet upstairs, 2340 square feet downstairs, 1660 square feet warehouse and garage area.
 

 
201 South Birch
Great Warehouse or manufacturing site.  Three floors totally accessible by stairs or freight elevator.

Contact:
Green Valley Realty
1016 West Montgomery
Creston,  Iowa  50801
641-782-5134
 
 

117 North Walnut:
This building located in Uptown Creston would make an excellent shop site.

2200 square feet.

The building is for sale or lease.

Contact Justin Byers at 641-344-3647
 
 

LAND FOR SALE OR LEASE

5.6 Acres just west of High & Dry Road on Highway 34

5.6 Acres, zoned C-1 along Highway 34.  922 Feet of frontage on Highway 34.

Contact: 402-681-7661
              641-782-5959 (Vern Eblen)
 

Property directly east of Wal-Mart Super Center on Sumner Street

3.5 Acres.  Will build to suit.

Great location just east of the Wal-Mart Super Center on Sumner Street.

Contact Eric Patterson, 641-202-4947
 

615 New York Avenue/Hwy 34 West

1.72 Acres.  123 foot frontage and 610 feet deep.

Must see.  Great location along Highway 34.  Next to Supertel Inn & Conference Center.  Just north of Super Wal-Mart.

Contact Gay Lynn Owens, Stewart Realty,  641-782-0077 or 641-782-7197
 

former Creston Tire Service Location

625 New York Avenue
4+ acres located along busy Highway 34 West.  Great Location.
Owner: Mr. Tim Stalker
Contact Phone: 641-782-8768
Property just west of Hardee's on Highway 34
Will build to suit a 3,000 to 6,000 square foot building.  High traffic area.  Excellent commercial or service industry spot.

Contact Roger Saxton - 641-782-7197 or 641-202-1260
 

700 West Taylor, by and near Hwy 25 and 34
3.25 acres located on and near Hwy 34 and Hwy 25.  Great location, great visibility.  Owner will sub-divide property.

Contact Jerry Abell, owner, 641-782-8601;  Ellen Gerharz, Creston Chamber of Commerce, 641-782-7021 or Wayne Pantini, Union County Development Ass., 641-782-2003
 

Laurel & Taylor St./Hwy 34 West - Southside
Proposed 14,000 sq/ft retail center on Super WalMart out parcel.  High visibility on Hwy 34.  Will build to suit sizes starting 1050 square feet up to 7000 square feet

Contact Susan Silver - 312-338-3001.
 

804 Laurel Street

This 1.2 acre property is available for ground lease or they will build to suit a 6500 square foot building.

For information contact Safe Harbor Realty at 312-296-2855.
 

606 East Taylor:
Prime location along Highway 34.  Over 1 + acres.

Property for sale.

Contact Jane Lowe at Stewart Realty - 641-782-7197
 
 

615 New York Avenue:
Prime Location directly west of the new motel and conference center on Hwy 34. Over 2 acres.

Property for sale.

Contact Stewart Realty - 641-782-7197
 
 

 AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL & RETAIL BUILDINGS & PROPERTIES
FOR LEASE OR RENT

209 North Maple Street
Uptown Creston. This building has street parking plus its own paved off street parking. Appr 1225 sq.ft first floor business space.

Contact Steve - 641-782-9882 

801 West Townline Street
Almost 7000 square feet of retail or commercial space.  Newly remodeled. Great parking. Located next to Creston True Value and Java J's.

For more information contact Kent Sinns - 641-782-2882

520 Livingston Avenue
1600 Square feet.  Perfect for a retail or commercial business.  Great traffic area next to Pizza Ranch.

Contact Doug  - 515-669-0094
 

former Thompson's Furniture
801 West Townline Street/Hwy 25

Located at the intersection of Townline Line and Hwy 25.  6000 to 7000 Square feet of commercial space for lease.  Plenty of parking. Great commercial/retail spot.

Contact Kent - 641-743-8282
 

801 - 805 Wyoming Street (former Dennis Nelson State Farm Building)
Strip mall style building along Hwy 34.  The building has housed a restaurant, office and hair salon.

Great location on Hwy 34.

Contact Gay Lynn Owens at 641-782-0077 or 641-782-7197
 

207 North Elm - Workforce Development Building
1442 Square feet of office space. Great Uptown Creston location.

Contact Gay Lynn Owens - 641-782-0077 or 641-782-7197

 
former Design with Flair
210/212 West Montgomery

Located in Uptown Creston.  The building has two storefronts and 4 apartments above.   Great location for a commercial, retail or service business.

1080 Square Feet

Contact  Lois at 641-782-2310
 

Century Flooring Building

509 West Taylor

Ground Floor 
Great location on Highway 34. Plenty of parking.
Owner: Alan Worth
Contact Name: Alan or Lynnette Worth
Contact Phone: 641-782-7001 or 641-335-2226
 

Former Stage Building

602 Sheldon Street, Suite A
12,000 Square Feet.  Great retail location.  Could also be used for commercial interest.  In excellent condition.
Plenty of parking.
Contact Scott Berry at Mid-America Commercial Real Estate - 515-222-0605
 
216 West Montgomery
Ground Floor Square Feet: 1390
Terms/Condition:  site is for lease
Other Information: great commercial or service business location
Contact Name: Jim
Contact Address: 
Contact Phone: 641-782-8551
 

Former Dairy Queen

103 North Oak
Ground Floor Square Feet:1400
Terms/Condition:  for lease
Other Information: 9 or 10 parking spaces: drive 
through; shed on property as well
Owner: Alan Shaffer
Contact Name:Alan Shaffer
Contact Address: Hwy 34
Contact Phone: 641-782-7559


former Army Recruiting Office

224 Pine Street
Ground Floor Square Feet: 1000+,  Great commercial or retail space
Monthly/Annual Rent:
Other Information: Various other sizes available in the building.
Owner:  Clair Boyd
Contact Name: Clair Boyd
Contact Address:
Contact Phone: 641-782-2479
 
 
former Water Office (restored Depot)
116 West Adams
Ground Floor Square Feet: 600
Owner: City of Creston
Contact Name: Mike Taylor
Contact Address: 116 West Adams
Contact Phone: 641-782-2000 ext. 4
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Former Adams Pet Store
121 W. Montgomery, Creston, Iowa 50801
Ground Floor -  Square Feet: 960
Monthly/Annual Rent: 
Lower Floor Square Feet:
Upper Floor Square Feet:N/A
Terms/Condition6 Month Lease
Other Information: 2 offices, small reception area, 
kitchen in back
Owner: Bob Lewis
Contact Name:Bob Lewis
Contact Address: 117 W. Montgomery, Creston, Iowa
Contact Phone: 641-782-4039