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    4212 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA 50310

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    For Lease
    $24 SF/Yr

    Retail property with high visibility and existing restaurant infrastructure.

    Building Details

    Year built
    2014

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    Heath D. Bullock, Ccim, Sior
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    Listing Agent: Heath D. Bullock, Ccim, Sior

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    Overview

    Freestanding Retail Space on Corner

    This freestanding retail property is available for long-term lease and is situated on the hard corner of NW Aurora Ave and Merle Hay Road, offering excellent visibility at a fully signalized intersection. The property has access to an existing grease trap, hood, and walk-in cooler and freezer. Running expenses include water and grease trap maintenance. The location is positioned between the interstate and Merle Hay Mall, which attracts over 3 million visitors annually. A multi-use area is planned for the Merle Hay Mall site, which is anticipated to increase visitor count to the area by an additional 300,000 or more. The corridor provides a diverse array of dining, shopping, and leisure options. The location targets both the densely populated surrounding neighborhoods and the high volume of commuters that travel along this corridor. The property size is 4092 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Pita Pit Take-out & Catering

    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
    Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.697862
    Latitude
    41.637203

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail property with high visibility and existing restaurant infrastructure.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 4212 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $24 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: - High Visibility: Located on the hard corner of a fully signalized intersection.; - High Traffic Location: Situated between the interstate and Merle Hay Mall, attracting over 3 million annual visitors.; - Growing Customer Base: Merle Hay Mall expansion is projected to increase visitor count.
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    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:

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    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.

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

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    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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