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Automotive Shop with Car Lift

1501 6th Ave Des Moines, IA 50314

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Fully functioning automotive shop in high-traffic location for sale.

Type:Retail
Property size:
1,894 SF
Price / SF:
$171/SF
Added:
Feb 25, 2026
Days on Market:
136
Last Refresh:
Jun 28 at 9:36 pm

Property Features for 1501 6th Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,894 SF
Property subtype
Retail

Listing office RE/MAX Concepts

Listing date Feb 25, 2026

Source Crexi

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a fully functioning automotive shop situated in a location with high daily traffic. The building has a car lift that conveys with the property. The property has a size of 1894 square feet. The location could potentially be converted into a different business. The property is located in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Highlights

  • Optimal location with high daily traffic for high exposure.
  • Fully functioning automotive shop.
  • Car lift included with the property.

Local Financial Insights For 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 $28.4k $15.00
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$1.13
EGI $26.3k $13.88
− OpEx −$7.9k −$4.16
NOI $18.4k $9.71
1,894 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$262.8K
$229.9K – $306.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,395 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.66%
Second Best
Industrial
$110.9K
$97.1K – $129.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $7,766 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.39%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$466.5K
$408.2K – $544.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,652 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.05%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Calderon Auto Service Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Nail Salon Accounting Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility

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

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  • Auto Glass Now — 89 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Elite Express Towing — 1217 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - Fully functioning automotive shop in high-traffic location for sale.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 1501 6th Ave Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $325,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Optimal location with high daily traffic for high exposure.; Fully functioning automotive shop.; Car lift included with the property.
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