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Renovated Auto Shop with Overhead Doors
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1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Automotive property with heating, cooling, polished concrete, and zoning for car rental use.

Property Size3,798 SF
Price / SF$1.18
Days on Market95

Property Features for 1424 Army Post Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,798 SF
Zoning Car Rental

Site & Location

Neighborhood Watrous South

Amenities

restrooms
polished concrete
heating/cooling
overhead doors

Building Details

Year Built 1964
Year Renovated 2019
Listing Agency: Uplift Realty
Listed By: Martin Castaneda
Source: Kwlegacyrealty
Added: Aug 4 Changed: Oct 25 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 1:17PM

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Investment Insights

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This automotive property was built in 1964 and renovated in 2019. The building includes two restrooms, heating and cooling, polished concrete floors, and four 10 x 10 overhead doors. Its prior use was as a mechanic shop, while current zoning supports car rental operations.

Located at 1424 Army Post Rd in Des Moines, the property is a couple of miles from Des Moines Airport. The site can accommodate work involving fleet vehicles as well as their sale, supporting automotive and airport-related operations.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated in 2019; originally built in 1964
  • Four 10 x 10 overhead doors
  • Two restrooms with heating and cooling

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$15,573
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$311,460 $311.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$222,471 $222.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$173,033 $173.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,798 SF
Gross rent
$24.2K $6.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.9K −$0.50/SF
EGI
$22.2K $5.86/SF
− OpEx
−$6.7K −$1.76/SF
NOI
$15.6K $4.10/SF
Area
Des Moines, IA
Vacancy
7.90%
Lease Rate
$6.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$311,460
Cap Rate 7%
$222,471
Cap Rate 9%
$173,033

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$527.0K
$461.1K – $614.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,888 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 819.73%
Second Best
Industrial
$222.5K
$194.7K – $259.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,573 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 346.07%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$935.4K
$818.5K – $1.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $65,476 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1,455.02%
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Current Use

Tjaden Automotive Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Pharmacy Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

456
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 50315, IA

36,693
Population
16,579
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
10.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,562
Density / Sq Mi
$62,036
Median Household Income
$41,311
Median Earnings
$977
Median Rent
$164,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Des Moines, IA

5% 2019
8.4% 2020
5.8% 2021
6.2% 2022
6.1% 2023
6% 2024
5.9% 2025

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • AMS Automotive & Towing — 1805 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Brandon Automotive — 1537 army post rd, des moines, ia 50315
  • Army Post Auto Care — 1326 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Brad's Collision Center Inc — 1400 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • Tjaden Automotive — 1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Automotive property with heating, cooling, polished concrete, and zoning for car rental use.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1424 Army Post Rd Des Moines, IA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated in 2019; originally built in 1964; Four 10 x 10 overhead doors; Two restrooms with heating and cooling
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