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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 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 with Overhead Doors
    Automotive Shop with Overhead Doors

    1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

    Contact for pricing
    3,223 sqft

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

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    Iconic Des Moines Historical Building
    Iconic Des Moines Historical Building

    100 4th St, Des Moines, IA

    $3,500,000
    20,591 sqft 0.74 AC lot

    20,591 SF office building with 32-stall parking lot.

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    Income Producing Parking Garage
    Income Producing Parking Garage

    218 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

    $1,200,000

    61-stall parking garage near Court Avenue District and skywalk.

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    Based on your search, we've compiled 80 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 6 Active listings in Des Moines, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 66 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

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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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    Versatile Commercial Property in Webster
    Versatile Commercial Property in Webster

    129 E 2nd Street, Webster City, IA 50595

    $379,000
    10,927 sqft 1.52 AC lot

    10,927 SF commercial property suitable for various business ventures.

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    Commercial Shop Space in Iowa
    Commercial Shop Space in Iowa

    605 S 22nd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501

    Contact for pricing
    4,000 sqft

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

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    Webster City Commercial Opportunity
    Webster City Commercial Opportunity

    801 2nd Street, Webster City, IA 50595

    $134,900
    0.31 AC lot

    Corner lot building previously used as service station and dealership.

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    Potential Development Sites for Consideration

    Can't find the perfect fit? These Land listings present an alternative path: the potential to develop a property for your specific goals.

    Important: These AI-suggestions are a starting point, not a guarantee of permitted use. All zoning, permitting, and land use information must be independently verified by you with the appropriate local authorities before making any commitments.

    Prime Corner Land in Waukee
    Prime Corner Land in Waukee

    Outlot W Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

    $3,920,400
    4.56 AC lot

    4.56 acres in Iowa's fastest growing community.

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    Grinnell Development Land For Sale
    Grinnell Development Land For Sale

    500 Lang Creek Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112

    $802,593
    3.35 AC lot

    Prime commercial land with high visibility and traffic volume.

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    Developed Multi-Pad Development Land
    Developed Multi-Pad Development Land

    N 41st St, Bethany, MO 64424

    $249,900
    10.00 AC lot

    10-acre development site with 10 constructed dirt pads, cul-de-sac road layout, and a billboard generating $100 monthly.

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    Multi-Building Flex and Warehouse Property
    Multi-Building Flex and Warehouse Property

    1703 E Lakeshore Drive, Storm Lake, IA 50588

    $599,000

    Four-plus acre C-Commercial site with multiple warehouse and office-ready buildings for businesses needing storage and frontage exposure.

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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.

    185 46th Ave
    VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS

    185 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-2677

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    2,910 sqft 0.61 AC lot
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    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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    4685 2nd St
    VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS

    4685 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2251

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    1,080 sqft 0.54 AC lot
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    4108 Fleur Dr
    SERVICE STATION (FULL SERVICE)

    4108 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321-2324

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    1,288 sqft 0.22 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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    426 Army Post Rd
    CAR WASH

    426 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315-5826

    $835,000
    Estimated value
    4,592 sqft 0.79 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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    5435 1st St
    VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS

    5435 1st St, Des Moines, IA 50313-1474

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    2,952 sqft 0.43 AC lot
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    3740 Easton Blvd
    CAR WASH

    3740 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317-3355

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    3,275 sqft 0.31 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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    4200 14th St
    VEHICLE SALES, RENTALS

    4200 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313-2604

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    1,576 sqft 0.29 AC lot
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    555 4th St
    PARKING GARAGE, PARKING STRUCTURE

    555 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

    $935,000
    Estimated value
    128,063 sqft 1.19 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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    Des Moines, IA Automotive Properties Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore 72 automotive properties for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 6 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 26,269 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $4,375,000.

    Sale prices for automotive businesses in Des Moines, IA start at $325,000, averaging $1,458,333, and reaching up to $3,500,000 — 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
    50317 $220K
    50314 $320K
    50311 $550K
    50313 $550K
    50309 $1.2M

    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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