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Des Moines, IA Commercial Land for Sale

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Des Moines Mixed-Use Development Land
Updated: May 26
Des Moines Mixed-Use Development Land

30 NW 47th Place, Des Moines, IA 50313

$150,000
0.86 AC lot
Large 37,366 sq. ft. parcel (nearly .86 acres) for development
Flexible MU - Mixed Use zoning allows for diverse development options
Prime location in the heart of Des Moines
Excellent visibility and accessibility due to its position on the northeast side of Des Moines and convenient access to major highways
Strategic location near established businesses, industrial corridors, and everyday amenities
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Des Moines Development Opportunity
Updated: Dec 5, 2025
Des Moines Development Opportunity

3101 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

$300,000
1.92 AC lot
1.92 acre development opportunity
Zoned RX1, suitable for townhomes, commercial/residential mix, or multi‑family
Build‑to‑suit option available
Sewer and electric available at the street for easy connection
Located on DM SE side
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Commercial Land Across Airport
Commercial Land Across Airport

2501 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321

$485,000
1.42 AC lot

Commercial land zoned EX, situated directly across from DSM airport with engineering studies for select business uses.

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Development Site on East 14th
Development Site on East 14th

3810 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

$529,000
1 sqft 1.36 AC lot

1.364 acres for office, retail, or multi-family development.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

Plat 1 Woods of Copper Creek, Des Moines, IA 50317

$1,368,000
38.00 AC lot

38 acre commercial land available in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines Development Land
Des Moines Development Land

7103 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321

$1,797,675
23 sqft 23.97 AC lot

24 acres of development land near Des Moines Airport.

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Prime Commercial Land on SE 14th
Prime Commercial Land on SE 14th

2740 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

$320,900
1 sqft 1.47 AC lot

1.473-acre commercial land suitable for retail, office, or service businesses.

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37 Acres in Pleasant Hill
37 Acres in Pleasant Hill

6890 NE 12th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50327

$4,000,000
40 sqft

37 acres ideal for multiple uses in Pleasant Hill.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

6270 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

$299,000
1 sqft

1.03 acre lot in Venture Business Park.

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Commercial Outlots on Douglas Avenue
Commercial Outlots on Douglas Avenue

2701 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

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2 sqft 2.00 AC lot

Two commercial outlots available with frontage on Douglas Avenue.

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Des Moines Commercial Development Land
Des Moines Commercial Development Land

1475 Hart Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

$300,000
2.60 AC lot

Commercial development land for sale in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Commercial Land in Beaverdale
Commercial Land in Beaverdale

4521 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

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1 sqft 1.44 AC lot

Commercial land for sale in the Beaverdale area.

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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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Commercial Pad Sites For Sale
Commercial Pad Sites For Sale

6300 & 6322 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50324

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3.01 AC lot

Three commercial pad sites available at a signalized intersection.

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Prime Redevelopment Opportunity on NE 14th
Prime Redevelopment Opportunity on NE 14th

6580 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA

$875,000
1.14 AC lot

1.14 acre parcel with high visibility and development potential.

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Des Moines Industrial Park Land
Des Moines Industrial Park Land

E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA

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117,000 sqft 289.20 AC lot

Flexible industrial land with customizable options in Des Moines, IA.

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Des Moines Mixed-Use Development Land
Des Moines Mixed-Use Development Land

320 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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35.00 AC lot

35-acre mixed-use district near downtown Des Moines.

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Development Land on Highway 69
Development Land on Highway 69

US Hwy 69 & 14th St, Des Moines, IA

$3,850,704
22.10 AC lot

Up to 22 acres of development land available for sale.

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Two Adjacent Commercial Lots
Two Adjacent Commercial Lots

1316-1318 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

$60,000
0.35 AC lot

Two adjacent lots totaling 15,366 SF for sale.

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Redevelopment Opportunity Near Merle Hay
Redevelopment Opportunity Near Merle Hay

3121 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

$400,000

1.053 acre mixed-use redevelopment site with high traffic.

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Des Moines Development Opportunity
Des Moines Development Opportunity

2821 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA

$95,000
0.36 AC lot

Land available south of Des Moines near Lincoln High School.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

1203-1221 4th St, Des Moines, IA

$220,000
0.79 AC lot

Two adjacent land parcels in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Commercial Land For Sale
Commercial Land For Sale

5701 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

$1,200,000

Located along major commercial corridor with great visibility.

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Prime Land in Urban Loop
Prime Land in Urban Loop

10200 Plum Drive, Des Moines, IA 50322

$3,925,000

Land for sale in Urbandale's economic development area.

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Des Moines, IA Commercial Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 78 commercial land for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 78 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 4,930 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $8,196,575.

Sale prices for commercial lots in Des Moines, IA start at $299,000, averaging $1,366,095, and reaching up to $4,000,000 — 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

Commercial land 94
Residential land & home lots 70
Industrial land 22
Waterfront Land 3
Agricultural land / Farmland 2

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
Des Moines $779.4K
Urbandale $3.9M

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 1 to 5 acres range.

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