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    4685 Merle Hay Road Des Moines Urbandale, IA 50322

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    For Lease
    $10 SF/Yr $20,906/Mo (calc)

    Highly visible office space with utilities included near I-80.

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    25,088 SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    166
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:30 pm

    Property Features for 4685 Merle Hay Road Des Moines

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    25,088 SF
    Property subtype
    Office

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    Tom Hudson
    Tom Hudson

    Listing agent Tom Hudson License #S65891000

    Listing office NAI Iowa Realty Commercial - Des Moines

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Highly visible location on busy Merle Hay Road.
    • Rent includes all utilities, property taxes, common area and maintenance fees.
    • Located one minute south of I‑80.
    • Ample Parking
    • Ground Level Rate: $12.00 - FSG
    • Terms: 3‑5 yrs w/TI allowance

    Overview

    Visible Office Space on Merle Hay

    This highly visible office property is located on busy Merle Hay Road, one minute south of I-80. The property offers ample parking. The ground level rate is $12.00 - FSG, and the upper level rate is $11.00 - FSG. Rent includes all utilities, property taxes, common area, and maintenance fees. Lease terms are 3-5 years with a tenant improvement allowance. The property is located just minutes from I-80 on the Merle Hay corridor and offers a best value in Des Moines. The property size is 25088 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Urbandale
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6967
    Latitude
    41.6456

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Highly visible office space with utilities included near I-80.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 4685 Merle Hay Road Des Moines Urbandale, IA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $10 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Highly visible location on busy Merle Hay Road.; Rent includes all utilities, property taxes, common area and maintenance fees.; Located one minute south of I‑80.
    (515) 453-5480
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    Tom Hudson
    Tom Hudson
    Real Estate License ID: S65891000
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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