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

30 NW 47th Place, Des Moines, IA 50313

$149,000
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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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 Development Opportunity
Des Moines Development Opportunity

3101 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

$250,000
1.92 AC lot

1.92 acres of land zoned RX1 in Des Moines.

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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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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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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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CommercialSale, Des Moines, IA
CommercialSale, Des Moines, IA

4880 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

$1,900,000
0.06 AC lot

Multifamily properties · 0.06 Acres

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Residential Lot for Custom Build
Residential Lot for Custom Build

1260 E 41st Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$50,000
0.44 AC lot

Residential lot zoned N3A offering room for a custom build in Des Moines, IA.

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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

838 King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$120,000
0.90 AC lot

Land · 0.90 Acres

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

5815 Rose Circle, Des Moines, IA 50321

$169,900
0.85 AC lot

Land · 0.85 Acres

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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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Des Moines Land Parcel
Des Moines Land Parcel

1215 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

$50,000
0.94 AC lot

Almost one acre of land 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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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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Land
Land

0001 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320

$2,058,215
1,792,930 sqft

Commercial land · 1,792,930 SF

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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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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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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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Retail Building with Outbuildings
Retail Building with Outbuildings

5706 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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1,503 sqft 0.63 AC lot

1.5-story retail building on a rectangular lot with NX1 zoning, plus an unfinished basement and two functional outbuildings.

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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.06 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders to construct a fourplex.

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Des Moines, IA Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 244 land for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 244 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 50,439,638 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $48,795,490.

Sale prices for lots in Des Moines, IA start at $40,000, averaging $336,520, 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

Residential land & home lots 125
Commercial land 97
Industrial land 28
Agricultural land / Farmland 3
Waterfront Land 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
Polk City - 50226 $145.9K
Norwalk - 50211 $300K
Des Moines - 50309 $443.4K

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

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Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

Average Property Price per SF

For-sale pricing trends across core commercial property types in Polk County

Residential Income

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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