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    For Sale
    $1,500,000

    2.253 acre commercial land for sale on University Avenue.

    Type:Land
    Property size:
    2 SF
    Price / SF:
    $750,000/SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    166
    Last Refresh:
    Dec 3 at 5:53 am

    Property Features for 5800 University Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2 SF
    Property subtype
    Land

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    Listing Contact
    Adriana McGee

    Listing agent Adriana McGee License #6501327212

    Listing office Campbell Realty Investments Co

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • High‑traffic location on University Avenue
    • Large 2.253‑acre lot size
    • PUD Office zoning
    • Proximity to Interstate 80/35 interchange
    • Located at the corner of University Avenue and West Lakes Parkway
    • Surrounded by general office, medical office, restaurants, and retail

    Overview

    Prime Land in West Des Moines

    This 2.253-acre (98,123 square feet) commercial land is available for sale. The property features frontage on University Avenue in West Des Moines. It is located on the southwest corner of University Avenue and West Lakes Parkway, situated just west of an interchange with Interstate 80/35. The surrounding neighborhood includes general office spaces, medical offices, restaurants, and retail establishments. The zoning is PUD Office.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    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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    • Local Demand
    City
    West Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.7869509
    Latitude
    41.599807

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - 2.253 acre commercial land for sale on University Avenue.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 5800 University Avenue West Des Moines, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: High‑traffic location on University Avenue; Large 2.253‑acre lot size; PUD Office zoning
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    Real Estate License ID: 6501327212
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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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    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.

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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

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    • 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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