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    Des Moines, IA Land for Sale

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    Des Moines Mixed-Use Development Land
    $150,000
    0.86 Acres

    Des Moines Mixed-Use Development Land

    30 NW 47th Place, Des Moines, IA 50313

    Prime 0.86-acre mixed-use development opportunity in Des Moines.

    • 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
    Updated: May 26
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    Des Moines Development Opportunity
    $300,000
    1.92 Acres

    Des Moines Development Opportunity

    3101 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

    1.92 acres of land zoned RX1 in Des Moines.

    • 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
    Updated: Dec 5, 2025
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    Des Moines Land Opportunity
    $114,000
    0.34 Acres

    Des Moines Land Opportunity

    Residential land in established neighborhood, perfect for custom home.

    4904 Sawyers Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310
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    Des Moines Land Opportunity
    $149,950
    2.49 Acres

    Des Moines Land Opportunity

    2.49-acre parcel with potential for high-density residential conversion.

    2009-2013 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50314
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    Commercial Land Near DSM Airport
    $499,000
    1.42 Acres

    Commercial Land Near DSM Airport

    Ideal commercial location across from Des Moines Airport.

    2501 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321
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    Des Moines Commercial Development Land
    $300,000
    2.60 Acres

    Des Moines Commercial Development Land

    Commercial development land for sale in Des Moines, Iowa.

    1475 Hart Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
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    Des Moines Double Lot
    $60,000
    0.21 Acres

    Des Moines Double Lot

    Combined and rezoned lot near Drake University and Ingersoll.

    902 31st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
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    Ocean-View Development Land in Ostional
    $2,000,000
    19.84 Acres

    Ocean-View Development Land in Ostional

    19.84-acre development land with ocean views, subdivided into 20 lots.

    Des Moines, 50309
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    Des Moines Land For Sale
    $275,000
    6.82 Acres

    Des Moines Land For Sale

    6.8-acre property zoned NX2, ideal for residential development.

    7301 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320
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    Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity
    $114,900
    1.40 Acres

    Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity

    1.4 acre residential lot near Easter Lake.

    1705 E Diehl Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320
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    Des Moines Land Development Opportunity
    $130,000
    0.88 Acres

    Des Moines Land Development Opportunity

    Development opportunity with six oversized lots in Des Moines, Iowa.

    3809 Indianapolis Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
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    Vacant Land in Des Moines
    $34,900
    0.40 Acres

    Vacant Land in Des Moines

    Vacant land with mature trees, convenient access to I-235.

    3016 Raccoon Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
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    Development Site on East 14th
    $529,000

    Development Site on East 14th

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

    3810 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313
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    Des Moines Land Parcel
    $50,000
    0.94 Acres

    Des Moines Land Parcel

    Almost one acre of land in Des Moines, Iowa.

    1215 Ovid Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
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    Prime Commercial Land on SE 14th
    $320,900

    Prime Commercial Land on SE 14th

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

    2740 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    Ocean View Development Opportunity
    $2,000,000
    6.18 Acres

    Ocean View Development Opportunity

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

    Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Des Moines Development Land Available
    $1,013,600
    28.96 Acres

    Des Moines Development Land Available

    29 acres of development land near Fleur Dr and SW 9th.

    01 County Line Road, Des Moines, IA 50320
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    Residential Lot Near Des Moines River
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    0.15 Acres

    Residential Lot Near Des Moines River

    Flat, ready-to-build lot near marina, river, and Union Park.

    2305 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 50313
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    Ocean View Lot in Playa Grande
    $620,000
    0.40 Acres

    Ocean View Lot in Playa Grande

    1,600 m² lot with protected Pacific views.

    Des Moines, 50308
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    Commercial Pad Sites For Sale
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    3.01 Acres

    Commercial Pad Sites For Sale

    Three commercial pad sites available at a signalized intersection.

    6300 & 6322 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50324
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    Industrial Land For Sale/Lease
    $795,000

    Industrial Land For Sale/Lease

    3.4 acre industrial land available for sale or lease.

    1680 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50327
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    Two Adjacent Commercial Lots
    $60,000
    0.35 Acres

    Two Adjacent Commercial Lots

    Two adjacent lots totaling 15,366 SF for sale.

    1316-1318 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
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    Des Moines Development Land
    $1,797,675

    Des Moines Development Land

    24 acres of development land near Des Moines Airport.

    7103 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321
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    Income Producing Parking Garage
    $1,200,000

    Income Producing Parking Garage

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

    218 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Des Moines, IA Land Investment Opportunities Market Analysis

    Explore 197 land for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 197 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 4,933 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $8,991,575.

    Sale prices for lots in Des Moines, IA start at $299,000, averaging $1,284,510, 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 land 93
    Residential land & home lots 86
    Industrial land 22
    Agricultural land / Farmland 2
    Waterfront Land 1

    Property Size Breakdown

    The majority of commercial real estate listings in Des Moines fall within the 1 to 5 acres range.

    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 median listing prices of real estate assets

    Neighborhood Average Price
    Polk City $148.7K
    Norwalk $300K
    Des Moines $432.6K
    Urbandale $3.9M

    Taxes & Financing

    Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.09%
    Property Tax per SF $42.10 per sq ft
    Tax Rate vs County Average 0.49 pp above county avg
    Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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