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

30 NW 47th Place, Des Moines, IA 50313

$147,000
0.86 AC lot
37,366‑square‑foot commercial land parcel
0.858‑acre site at 30 NW 47th Place, Des Moines, IA 50313
MU—Mixed Use zoning
Public Sewer available
Northeast Des Moines location with access to major highways
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Ag-Zoned Farmland
Updated: Aug 7
Ag-Zoned Farmland

E Acorn Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

$1,250,000
72.93 AC lot
72.93 acres of agricultural land
Ag zoning designation
Located on E Acorn Street, Des Moines, IA 50320
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Industrial Land with Utility Service
Industrial Land with Utility Service

302 SE 18th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$1,400,000
1.24 AC lot

Industrial-zoned land with public water and sewer service, adjoining a transloading facility and warehouse.

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Commercial Land Redevelopment Site
Commercial Land Redevelopment Site

310 SE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

$2,680,000
2 sqft

Surrounding properties include retail, multifamily, industrial, and office uses.

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Riverfront Farmland
Riverfront Farmland

4900 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320

$800,168

Productive cropland, timber, and river access combine in a Polk County agricultural property near the Des Moines metro.

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61-Stall Parking Garage
61-Stall Parking Garage

218 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

$1,200,000
0.20 AC lot

Downtown garage with an existing master lease and redevelopment flexibility.

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Airport-Adjacent Commercial Land
Airport-Adjacent Commercial Land

2501 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321

$485,000
1.42 AC lot

Commercial land directly across from DSM airport with EX zoning and several stated development-use possibilities.

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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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Land, Des Moines, IA
Land, Des Moines, IA

6165 SE 16th Court, Des Moines, IA 50320

$200,000
2.29 AC lot

Land · 2.29 Acres

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Land, Des Moines, IA
Land, Des Moines, IA

4492 NE 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$225,000
1.66 AC lot

Land · 1.66 Acres

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Development Land Near Airport
Development Land Near Airport

7103 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321

$1,797,675
23 sqft 24.00 AC lot

24 acres of development land with frontage on Fleur Drive.

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Land, Des Moines, IA
Land, Des Moines, IA

838 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$120,000
0.90 AC lot

Land · 0.90 Acres

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C-2 Commercial Land
C-2 Commercial Land

3531 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

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0.19 AC lot

Vacant commercial parcel suited to development under C-2 zoning.

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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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Land, Des Moines, IA
Land, Des Moines, IA

3101 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

$250,000
1.92 AC lot

Commercial land · 1.92 Acres

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Ocean View Development Opportunity
Ocean View Development Opportunity

Des Moines, IA 50309

$2,000,000
6.18 AC lot

2.5-hectare property with panoramic ocean views near Playa Avellanas.

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Retail Outlot Land Opportunities
Retail Outlot Land Opportunities

1111 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

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10,000 sqft

Available retail outlots at Southridge Plaza, positioned within a redevelopment of a demalled shopping center into mixed-use destinations.

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Mixed-Use Commercial Land
Mixed-Use Commercial Land

2701 Maury Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$75,000
0.48 AC lot

Vacant site within an EX Mixed Use District, offering access to major roadways and downtown Des Moines.

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Infill Commercial Land
Infill Commercial Land

1208 Ct, Des Moines, IA 50317

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5,592 sqft

Commercial land in an established east-side corridor near Hubbell Avenue and Guthrie Avenue.

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Ocean View Lot in Playa Grande
Ocean View Lot in Playa Grande

Des Moines, 50308

$620,000
0.40 AC lot

1,600 m² lot with protected Pacific views.

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DX2-Zoned Commercial Land
DX2-Zoned Commercial Land

310 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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2 sqft 2.06 AC lot

DX2 zoning places this site within the Downtown District.

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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.05 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders in Des Moines, Iowa.

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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 Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.04 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines, IA Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 195 land for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 195 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 42,560,800 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $58,558,726.

Sale prices for lots in Des Moines, IA start at $40,000, averaging $437,005, and reaching up to $10,200,000 — 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

Residential land & home lots 106
Commercial land 77
Industrial land 16
Agricultural land / Farmland 4
Waterfront Land 3

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
Polk City - 50226 $145.9K
Norwalk - 50211 $300K
Des Moines - 50309 $443.5K

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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