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1300 Metro East Drive, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Multi-user commercial property in a Light Industrial District with access to the Des Moines metro area.
Property Size54,818 SF
Price / SF$114.01
Days on Market8
Property Features for 1300 Metro East Drive
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
54,818 SF
Class
A
Total Parking Spaces
100
Property subtype
Retail, Office, Industrial
Zoning
Light Industrial District
Occupancy
81%
Lease Type
NNN
Investment Type
Owner/User
Building Details
Year Built
2008
Buildings
1
Units
6
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Central Property Advisors
Listed By:
Michael Billings · License #IA B59435000
(515) 964-1587
Source:
Crexi
Added: Aug 26
Changed: Sep 1
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 9:02PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use commercial property encompasses 54,818 square feet and was built in 2008. The building accommodates multiple commercial users and is positioned for office, service, and other commercial functions within a Light Industrial District.
Located at 1300 Metro East Drive in Pleasant Hill, the property provides access to the Des Moines metro area, Altoona, and surrounding communities. Its setting within an established business environment supports convenient connections for businesses serving the east metro.
Located at 1300 Metro East Drive in Pleasant Hill, the property provides access to the Des Moines metro area, Altoona, and surrounding communities. Its setting within an established business environment supports convenient connections for businesses serving the east metro.
Key Highlights
- 54,818‑square‑foot mixed‑use commercial property
- Built in 2008
- Located in a Light Industrial District
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$542,698
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.68%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$10,853,960
$10.9M
Cap Rate 7%
$7,752,829
$7.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$6,029,978
$6.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 54,818 SF
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.
Gross rent
$986.7K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$118.4K −$2.16/SF
EGI
$868.3K $15.84/SF
− OpEx
−$325.6K −$5.94/SF
NOI
$542.7K $9.90/SF
Area
Polk County, IA
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$10,853,960
Cap Rate 7%
$7,752,829
Cap Rate 9%
$6,029,978
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$10.32M
$9.03M – $12.04M
NOI $722,282 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.56%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$7.75M
$6.78M – $9.04M
NOI $542,698 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.68%
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$52.77M
$46.17M – $61.56M
NOI $3,693,859 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 59.10%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
27
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 50327, IA
11,807
Population
5,077
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
15.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
747
Density / Sq Mi
$90,759
Median Household Income
$46,177
Median Earnings
$1,219
Median Rent
$303,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Multi-user commercial property in a Light Industrial District with access to the Des Moines metro area.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 1300 Metro East Drive Pleasant Hill, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 54,818‑square‑foot mixed‑use commercial property; Built in 2008; Located in a Light Industrial District
