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    University Avenue Commercial Building For Sale
    Updated: Sep 25, 2025
    University Avenue Commercial Building For Sale

    4326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

    $550,000
    3,784 sqft
    High‑visibility billboard generating strong annual income
    Prominent commercial building on busy University Avenue
    Features five service bays
    Two gas pumps available
    Commercial building
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    4326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311,

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    • Est. Cap Rate

      8.2%
      Above avg (5.9%)

    • Est. NOI

      $45K
      Annual

    • Price @ 7% Cap

      $640K
      Above asking
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    Automotive Shop in Optimal Location
    Updated: Nov 10, 2025
    Automotive Shop in Optimal Location

    1501 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

    $315,000
    0.16 AC lot
    Optimal location with high daily traffic for high exposure.
    Currently leased at $5,000/month through October.
    Renewal or repositioning opportunity at lease expiration.
    Equipped with car lift that conveys with the property.
    Suitable for automotive shop or conversion to a different business.
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    Automotive Shop with Overhead Doors
    Automotive Shop with Overhead Doors

    1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

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    3,223 sqft

    Renovated automotive shop with polished concrete, heating/cooling, and four overhead doors.

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    Automotive Shop with Car Lift
    Automotive Shop with Car Lift

    1501 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

    $325,000
    1,894 sqft

    Fully functioning automotive shop in high-traffic location for sale.

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    Automotive Shop and Warehouse Facility
    Automotive Shop and Warehouse Facility

    605 S 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

    $699,900
    1.62 AC lot

    For-sale LI-zoned facility with an existing 5,300 sf leased area plus an 8,000 sf warehouse and 4,000 sf automotive shop.

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    Auto Parts Store on Main Street
    Auto Parts Store on Main Street

    1705 W Main Street, Sac City, IA 50583

    $305,000

    Turnkey auto parts store offering parts and supplies services at 1705 W Main Street.

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    Commercial Shop Space in Iowa
    Commercial Shop Space in Iowa

    605 S 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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    4,000 sqft

    4,000 SF commercial space with office and shop areas.

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    Turnkey Auto Parts Store
    Turnkey Auto Parts Store

    1705 W Main Street, Sac City, IA 50583

    $414,000
    0.52 AC lot

    Profitable auto parts store with strong market presence on Main.

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    Heavy Commercial Land with Residence
    Heavy Commercial Land with Residence

    4732 Highway 78, Black Earth, WI 53515

    $199,000
    3.54 AC lot

    3.54-acre heavy commercial site on Hwy 78 with a 3-bedroom home, septic, and shared well for mixed operations.

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    Springfield Commercial Land Opportunity
    Springfield Commercial Land Opportunity

    W WABASH Avenue, Springfield, IL 62711

    $7,900,000
    28.79 AC lot

    28+ acres of commercial land ready for development.

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    Business-Zoned Commercial Land
    Business-Zoned Commercial Land

    Industrial Avenue, Turtle Lake, WI 54889

    $950,000
    10.37 AC lot

    Business-zoned land with State Highway 63 frontage and paved city access for a range of commercial uses.

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    Oswego, IL Land For Sale
    Oswego, IL Land For Sale

    94 Templeton Drive, Oswego, IL 60543

    $295,000
    1.19 AC lot

    1.19 acre industrial land available in Oswego, Illinois.

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    Off-Market Properties in Des Moines, IA

    Consider similar Off-Market properties in Des Moines, IA. You may contact the owners directly to inquire about their potential intentions to sell. To help you make a strong first impression, we can assist by reaching out to these owners with compelling proposals created using our AI tool.

    2028 14th St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    2028 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1102

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    2,128 sqft 0.41 AC lot
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    3416 14th St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    3416 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1334

    $775,000
    Estimated value
    5,000 sqft 0.66 AC lot
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    4755 14th St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    4755 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2010

    $2,700,000
    Estimated value
    8,538 sqft 1.75 AC lot
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    3609 Merle Hay Rd
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    3609 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1246

    $1,205,000
    Estimated value
    3,036 sqft 0.46 AC lot
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    1824 Dean Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1824 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-3740

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    2,340 sqft 0.34 AC lot
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    4221 14th St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    4221 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320

    $550,000
    Estimated value
    14,596 sqft 2.64 AC lot
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    5441 2nd St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    5441 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1331

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    1,536 sqft 0.32 AC lot
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    4205 2nd St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    4205 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2744

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    5,478 sqft 0.60 AC lot
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    1123 Maury St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1123 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50309-5241

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    1,735 sqft 0.17 AC lot
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    1908 Euclid Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1908 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

    $1,040,000
    Estimated value
    16,464 sqft 12.04 AC lot
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    3418 6th Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    3418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4139

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    1,232 sqft 0.16 AC lot
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    4401 Hickman Rd
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    4401 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-3343

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    2,124 sqft 0.43 AC lot
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    1220 Illinois St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1220 Illinois St, Des Moines, IA 50314-3106

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    4,421 sqft 0.35 AC lot
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    1529 Madison Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1529 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-3953

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    2,000 sqft 0.16 AC lot
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    1323 2nd Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1323 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3402

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    2,520 sqft 0.36 AC lot
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    722 15th St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    722 15th St, Des Moines, IA 50317-1016

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    2,738 sqft 0.23 AC lot
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    918 42nd St
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    918 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312-2626

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    6,048 sqft 0.20 AC lot
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    1308 2nd Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1308 2nd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-3401

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    5,394 sqft 0.51 AC lot
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    3848 6th Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    3848 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-3427

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    1,523 sqft 0.24 AC lot
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    1446 Fleming Ave
    AUTO REPAIR, GARAGE

    1446 Fleming Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-3927

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    2,880 sqft 0.16 AC lot
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    Des Moines, IA Auto Shops Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore 72 auto shops for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 4 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 5,678 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $875,000.

    Sale prices for auto repair shops in Des Moines, IA start at $325,000, averaging $437,500, and reaching up to $550,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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    Top Commercial Asset Segments

    Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

    Auto shops 10
    Gas stations 1

    Demographics Overview

    Population 306K
    Population Growth (5Y) +2.6%
    Median Household Income $80,154
    College Educated 12.6%

    High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

    Identify Des Moines submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

    Neighborhood Average Price
    50314 $320K
    50311 $550K

    Taxes & Financing

    Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.09%
    Property Tax per SF $42.10 per SF
    Tax Rate vs County Average 0.49 pp above county avg
    Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

    Listings Trend

    New vs delisted commercial listings in Polk County

    New Delisted

    Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

    Property Size Breakdown

    The majority of commercial real estate listings in Des Moines fall within the 100,000+ square foot range.

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