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This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom commercial at 314 S 5TH ST in Cherokee, IA is listed for $295,000. Built in 1962, on a 0.95 acres lot.

Agent Description

Historic Grain Elevator & Redevelopment Opportunity 314 S 5th Street | Cherokee, Iowa An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well~known agricultural landmark in Northwest Iowa. The historic Wych Doctor Distillery & Feed Mill property offers a unique combination of grain infrastructure, industrial storage, and adaptive reuse potential, making it ideal for investors, developers, agribusiness operators, or hospitality ventures.

This former grain elevator facility served as a central hub for regional grain handling and still retains key infrastructure including grain handling systems, multiple storage components, and an on~site truck scale. The property provides a strong foundation for continued agricultural use or redevelopment.

The site also includes a converted scale house and office space currently set up as a distillery and tasting room, offering immediate potential for a brewery, event venue, agritourism destination, or other hospitality use. A large flat storage warehouse adds flexibility for commodity storage, equipment storage, indoor vehicle or RV storage, warehouse operations, or lease income opportunities.

The historic wood~crib construction features substantial old~growth structural timber and steel infrastructure, which may provide additional value through reclamation or reuse. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding condition, environmental factors, and potential material recovery.

Investment highlights include a landmark property with strong regional identity, multiple income and redevelopment opportunities, existing hospitality space, and valuable infrastructure already in place. Property is being offered as~is. Buyers to verify all aspects of the property to their satisfaction...

Key Features

  • Built in 1962
  • 0.95 acre lot

Property Details

1962

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,578/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$213
Interest$1,278
Insurance$86

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

314 S 5TH ST

Cherokee, IA 51012

Property Details

Heating

Forced Air

Questions & Answers

This 0-bedroom, 0-bathroom commercial at 314 S 5TH ST is listed at $295,000. The estimated monthly payment is $1,278 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1962, 0.95 acre lot.

This property is listed by Rusty Rasmus and can be reached at 7122611965 or rustyrasmus@gmail.com.

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Rusty Rasmus

Agent at Rasmus Realty & Auction

(712) 261-1965

Listed by Rasmus Realty & Auction

MLS# 832195· Source: listhub· Updated 71 days ago

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314 S 5TH ST, Cherokee, IA 51012

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