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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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Development Site on East 14th
Updated: Mar 25
Development Site on East 14th

3810 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

$529,000
1 sqft 1.36 AC lot
1.364 acre development site zoned N3A & MX3‑V, suitable for office, retail, or multi‑family development.
Prime location on the NW corner of E 14th Street and East Douglas Avenue.
Approximately 285’ frontage on E 14th Street.
Includes existing improvements: 2‑BDR house and two commercial buildings (2,430 SF + 480 SF).
Located across from established businesses: B‑Bops and Advance Auto Parts.
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Des Moines Development Opportunity
Des Moines Development Opportunity

3101 SE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

$300,000
1.92 AC lot

1.92 acres of land zoned RX1 in Des Moines.

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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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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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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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Industrial Land For Sale/Lease
Industrial Land For Sale/Lease

1680 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50327

$795,000
3 sqft 3.40 AC lot

3.4 acre industrial land available for sale or lease.

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Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity
Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity

1705 E Diehl Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

$114,900
1.40 AC lot

1.4 acre residential lot near Easter Lake.

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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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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

6 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$34,900
0.14 AC lot

Vacant lot in growing neighborhood near downtown Des Moines.

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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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Vacant Lot Near Downtown Des Moines
Vacant Lot Near Downtown Des Moines

909 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

$41,500
0.08 AC lot

Vacant lot in established neighborhood, ideal for development.

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Custom-Builder Residential Lots
Custom-Builder Residential Lots

2366 E Red Cedar Drive, Des Moines, IA 50226

$140,000
0.27 AC lot

Build your plan on daylight and walkout-ready home lots within a new lakeside community development.

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Prime Heavy Industrial Site I-35
Prime Heavy Industrial Site I-35

2163 NE 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA

$600,000
6.36 AC lot

Heavy industrial site with I-35 access, ready for development.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

3221 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.21 AC lot

Residential lot in Des Moines, bring your own builder.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

3280 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.25 AC lot

0.25 acre lot in Des Moines with tax abatement.

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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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Ready Lot in Des Moines
Ready Lot in Des Moines

910 E 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

$41,500
0.17 AC lot

Build-ready lot with existing utilities in established area.

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62.1 Acres of Land For Sale
62.1 Acres of Land For Sale

7251 SE 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

$1,200,000
62.10 AC lot

62.1 acres of land available for purchase.

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Des Moines Development Opportunity
Des Moines Development Opportunity

3101 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320

$300,000
1.92 AC lot

1.92 acres of land suitable for various development projects.

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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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Des Moines, IA Land Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 165 land for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 165 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 property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Commercial land 94
Residential land & home lots 70
Industrial land 22
Agricultural land / Farmland 2
Waterfront Land 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
Polk City $147.9K
Norwalk $300K
Des Moines $465.3K
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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