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    1205 Buckeye Avenue, Ames, IA 50010

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    Purpose-built data center with redundant UPS and generator systems, plus a dry fire suppression layout.

    Type:Special Purpose
    Property size:
    15,512 SF
    Price / SF:
    $257/SF
    Added:
    Jun 10, 2026
    Days on Market:
    11
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 20 at 9:14 am

    Property Features for 1205 Buckeye Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    15,512 SF
    Property subtype
    Special Purpose

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1990

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    Listing Contact
    John Viggers
    John Viggers

    Listing agent John Viggers License #S27531000

    Listing office Cushman & Wakefield - West Des Moines, Iowa

    Listing date Jun 10, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Purpose‑built data center design with two separated data center rooms
    • Each room includes 4 Liebert units plus a 50 KVA UPS system for redundancy
    • Two diesel generators, each with 850‑gallon tanks
    • Dry fire sprinkler system; roof replaced July 2014 with a 20‑year warranty
    • Electrical and mechanical systems include three Johnson Controls air handlers
    • Loading dock with hydraulic lift and one 8' x 8' overhead door; utilities served by City of Ames

    Overview

    The property is a specialty data center designed with two separated data center rooms, each served by four Liebert units and a 50 KVA UPS system. Power resilience includes two diesel generators, each with an 850-gallon tank capacity, supported by three Johnson Controls air handlers. The fire protection system is a dry sprinkler arrangement, and the roof was replaced in July 2014 with a 20-year warranty. Electrical one-line drawings are available upon request, with an NDA required prior to distribution. Equipment can generally remain, except for servers and network switches that will be removed.

    The asset is located at 1205 Buckeye Avenue in Ames, Iowa, under an HOC zoning classification described as Highway Oriented Commercial. City of Ames utilities are in place. Operational access includes one loading dock with a hydraulic lift and one 8' x 8' overhead door. Fiber providers listed for the site include Lumen and Segra.

    This facility is well suited for buyers or operators seeking a ready-built data center configuration with clearly documented mechanical and electrical support elements, including redundant power and separate rooms. The option for partial sale/leaseback is also noted, which may support arrangements where an owner retains partial operating involvement while transferring ownership of the facility.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    INTERCHIVE Business Service Center

    Suggested Use

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

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

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    City
    Ames
    County
    Story
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6121431
    Latitude
    42.0119434

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Specialty property - Purpose-built data center with redundant UPS and generator systems, plus a dry fire suppression layout.
    Where is this specialty property located?
    The property is located at 1205 Buckeye Avenue Ames, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,000,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Purpose‑built data center design with two separated data center rooms; Each room includes 4 Liebert units plus a 50 KVA UPS system for redundancy; Two diesel generators, each with 850‑gallon tanks
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