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Drive-Through Restaurant with Equipment
Updated: Feb 12
Drive-Through Restaurant with Equipment

5405 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

$699,990
0.62 AC lot
Drive‑through restaurant property on Douglas Avenue
MX3 zoning
Approximately 0.617 acres
Reported daily traffic of 12,600 vehicles
Newer grease traps in place
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Drive-Through Restaurant with Kitchen Equipment
Updated: Aug 4
Drive-Through Restaurant with Kitchen Equipment

5405 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

$699,990
2,354 sqft
2354 ft structure built in 1975
Drive‑thru and newer grease traps
Stainless prep tables, hoods, appliances, and cooler remain
Reported Douglas Ave traffic of 12,600 cars daily
Just blocks from Merle Hay Mall
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Based on your search, we've compiled 76 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 2 Active listings in Des Moines, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 70 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads

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Here are 4 Similar properties we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

Turn-Key Drive-Thru Restaurant Building
Turn-Key Drive-Thru Restaurant Building

1803 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158

$479,000
644 sqft 0.38 AC lot

Turn-key drive-thru restaurant building with full commercial kitchen, drive-through lane, walk-up ordering window, outdoor seating, and on-site restroom.

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Renovated Drive-Through Restaurant
Renovated Drive-Through Restaurant

1803 S Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158

$449,000
0.38 AC lot

Corner property includes a commercial kitchen, ordering window, outdoor seating, and an on-site restroom.

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Drive-Thru Restaurant with Service Window
Drive-Thru Restaurant with Service Window

1325 SW Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023

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2,127 sqft

Fully equipped restaurant includes a drive-thru order menu, service window, and interior seating for 48.

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Turn-Key Drive-Through Restaurant
Turn-Key Drive-Through Restaurant

418 S Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023

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5,424 sqft

Turn-key drive-through building available for sale, with restaurant space also potentially available for lease.

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Off-Market Properties in Des Moines, IA

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3611 14th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3611 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1438

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2,168 sqft 0.89 AC lot
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3006 14th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3006 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1301

$765,000
Estimated value
2,573 sqft 0.95 AC lot
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3408 9th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3408 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-3129

$265,000
Estimated value
1,901 sqft 0.23 AC lot
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3030 Ingersoll Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3030 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4017

$685,000
Estimated value
2,286 sqft 0.29 AC lot
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2219 University Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2219 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-5269

$155,000
Estimated value
1,125 sqft 0.22 AC lot
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4005 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

4005 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1311

$730,000
Estimated value
3,410 sqft 0.82 AC lot
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2508 Douglas Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2508 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-5743

$215,000
Estimated value
1,204 sqft 0.11 AC lot
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3330 Indianola Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3330 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315-2961

$350,000
Estimated value
1,176 sqft 0.18 AC lot
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1600 Euclid Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1600 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-3012

$185,000
Estimated value
1,828 sqft 0.53 AC lot
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3601 14th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3601 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1438

$615,000
Estimated value
3,111 sqft 1.23 AC lot
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208 Johnson Ct
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

208 Johnson Ct, Des Moines, IA 50316-3972

$2,045,000
Estimated value
3,080 sqft 1.48 AC lot
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3605 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3605 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1246

$450,000
Estimated value
1,981 sqft 0.58 AC lot
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2705 Grand Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2705 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-5217

$405,000
Estimated value
1,824 sqft 0.38 AC lot
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6300 14th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

6300 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320-1745

$2,205,000
Estimated value
3,080 sqft 1.10 AC lot
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4944 Douglas Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

4944 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-2736

$435,000
Estimated value
2,184 sqft 0.52 AC lot
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4040 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

4040 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1310

$1,095,000
Estimated value
5,103 sqft 0.99 AC lot
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1501 Euclid Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1501 Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4725

$585,000
Estimated value
3,123 sqft 0.95 AC lot
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2705 6th Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2705 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-4124

$115,000
Estimated value
880 sqft 0.33 AC lot
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2510 Ingersoll Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

2510 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-5236

$1,170,000
Estimated value
3,873 sqft 0.96 AC lot
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3600 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

3600 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310-1245

$1,470,000
Estimated value
3,562 sqft 0.79 AC lot
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5814 Hickman Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

5814 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322-6025

$225,000
Estimated value
1,232 sqft 0.30 AC lot
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1226 6th Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1226 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

$690,000
Estimated value
4,236 sqft 1.61 AC lot
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Des Moines, IA Drive Through Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 drive through restaurants for sale in Des Moines, IA on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 2,354 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $1,399,980.

Sale prices for drive-thru businesses in Des Moines, IA average $699,990 — 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

Conventional restaurants 21
Bars & Pubs 9
Coffee shops 4
Drive through restaurants 3
Commercial kitchens 1

Demographics Overview

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

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

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50310 $700K

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%

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

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