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1250 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Single-tenant Mexican restaurant under a triple net lease near Interstate access and West Des Moines amenities.
Property Size4,063 SF
Price / SF$334.73
Days on Market61
Property Features for 1250 8th Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,063 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1974
Tenancy
Single
Listing Agency:
Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services
(515) 440-0400
Listed By:
Darin Ferguson · License #IA B35169000
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jun 5
Changed: Jul 10
Last Checked: Aug 2 at 3:40PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
1250 8th Street is a single-tenant NNN investment property operated as a Mexican restaurant. The building is held under a triple net lease structure, placing the operating expense responsibilities on the tenant. The current occupant is El Fogon, providing an established restaurant use for an investor looking for a property designed around a long-term, tenant-led operation.
The property is located at 1250 8th Street in West Des Moines, Iowa. It benefits from convenient regional access, with proximity to Interstate 235 and the surrounding Des Moines metro area. The address also places the asset near Valley Junction, supporting visibility to everyday retail and dining traffic drawn to the local commercial district.
For buyers considering NNN restaurant real estate, this asset offers the simplicity of a single-tenant setup tied to an operating restaurant business. The triple net framework is intended to minimize landlord responsibility while still providing income exposure through the lease. This combination of a dedicated restaurant use and NNN structure may appeal to investors seeking an ownership position where the property is primarily supported by the tenant’s operations, rather than by ongoing landlord management.
The property is located at 1250 8th Street in West Des Moines, Iowa. It benefits from convenient regional access, with proximity to Interstate 235 and the surrounding Des Moines metro area. The address also places the asset near Valley Junction, supporting visibility to everyday retail and dining traffic drawn to the local commercial district.
For buyers considering NNN restaurant real estate, this asset offers the simplicity of a single-tenant setup tied to an operating restaurant business. The triple net framework is intended to minimize landlord responsibility while still providing income exposure through the lease. This combination of a dedicated restaurant use and NNN structure may appeal to investors seeking an ownership position where the property is primarily supported by the tenant’s operations, rather than by ongoing landlord management.
Key Highlights
- Single‑tenant NNN investment featuring a Mexican restaurant occupied by El Fogon
- Triple net lease structure with the restaurant as the operating tenant
- Year built: 1974
Financial Insights For Specialty Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- Vacancy
- income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
- EGI (Effective Gross Income)
- gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
- OpEx (Operating Expenses)
- recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
- NOI (Net Operating Income)
- income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $73.1k | $18.00 |
| − Vacancy | −$4.0k | −$0.99 |
| EGI | $69.1k | $17.01 |
| − OpEx | −$17.3k | −$4.25 |
| NOI | $51.8k | $12.76 |
4,063 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 5.50% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$740.5K
$647.9K – $863.9K
NOI $51,834 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.81%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$3.91M
$3.42M – $4.56M
NOI $273,781 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.13%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
936
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Demographics for 50265, IA
32,187
Population
15,104
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
19.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,668
Density / Sq Mi
$84,588
Median Household Income
$49,785
Median Earnings
$1,065
Median Rent
$267,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
NNN property - Single-tenant Mexican restaurant under a triple net lease near Interstate access and West Des Moines amenities.
Where is this nnn property located?
The property is located at 1250 8th Street West Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,360,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Single‑tenant NNN investment featuring a Mexican restaurant occupied by El Fogon; Triple net lease structure with the restaurant as the operating tenant; Year built: 1974
