Class A Office and Retail
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400 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Eight-story Class A building with an open atrium, skywalk access, and office/retail space available in contiguous suites.
Property Size49,279 SF
Days on Market452
Property Features for 400 Locust St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
49,279 SF
Class
A
Property subtype
OFFICE
Lease Type
SF/yr
Amenities
open atrium design
skywalk access
plaza access
five night janitorial services
multiple fiber optic service providers
tenant controlled HVAC
full service building conference center
US Postal Service on site
Ricochet Game Lounge
downtown views
24 hour security on-site
Building Details
Stories
8
Listing Agency:
CBRE
(515) 865-2985
Listed By:
Tyler Dingel · License #S56502000
(515) 865-2985
Source:
Moodyscre
Added: May 7, 2025
Changed: Jul 26
Last Checked: Jul 31 at 3:09AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Capital Square is an eight-story Class A office and retail building featuring an open atrium design that brings natural light throughout and provides substantial, versatile floor plates. The building offers multiple access points to the Des Moines Skywalk System, with street- and skywalk-level retail opportunities available off Walnut and Locust Streets. Grade level access connects to Cowles Commons and its newly renovated plaza and community events.
Within the office component, contiguous suites 600/620/640 are available, with availability noted for 10/1/26. Tenant-controlled HVAC is in place, and the building provides five night janitorial services. Other building features include a full-service conference center available to tenants and visitors, US Postal Service on-site, and 24-hour security. Underground reserved parking is available with leased allocation described as 1/4,000 RSF. Tenants are responsible for separately metered lighting and wall socket electric, and the building indicates multiple fiber optic service providers.
This offering is supported by RSF information provided for the contiguous suites totaling approximately 60,803 SF (+/-).
Within the office component, contiguous suites 600/620/640 are available, with availability noted for 10/1/26. Tenant-controlled HVAC is in place, and the building provides five night janitorial services. Other building features include a full-service conference center available to tenants and visitors, US Postal Service on-site, and 24-hour security. Underground reserved parking is available with leased allocation described as 1/4,000 RSF. Tenants are responsible for separately metered lighting and wall socket electric, and the building indicates multiple fiber optic service providers.
This offering is supported by RSF information provided for the contiguous suites totaling approximately 60,803 SF (+/-).
Key Highlights
- Opportunities for office space from 1,000 up to 80,000 RSF +/-
- Contiguous suites: 600/620/640 (available 10/1/26) for a total of 60,803 SF +/-
- Open atrium design with significant natural light plus window line and downtown views
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.61 /SF/Yr
CAM
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,041
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 50309, IA
9,532
Population
7,562
Households
1.3
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
67%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
2.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,530
Density / Sq Mi
$57,974
Median Household Income
$52,775
Median Earnings
$1,166
Median Rent
$286,900
Median Home Value
Market
Lease Benchmarks for Des Moines, IA
$17.44 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$9–$24.95 /SF/Yr
Price Range
58,674 SF
Avg Space Size
This space is priced 38% below the average of $17.44 /SF/Yr.
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - Eight-story Class A building with an open atrium, skywalk access, and office/retail space available in contiguous suites.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 400 Locust St Des Moines, IA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $10.75 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Opportunities for office space from 1,000 up to 80,000 RSF +/-; Contiguous suites: 600/620/640 (available 10/1/26) for a total of 60,803 SF +/-; Open atrium design with significant natural light plus window line and downtown views
