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Valley West Mall Development Opportunity
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1551 Valley West Dr, West Des Moines, IA

856,000 SF retail property on 57.72 acres for sale.

Property Size856,000 SF
Lot Size58.14 Acres
Days on Market519

Property Features for 1551 Valley West Dr

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 856,000 SF
Lot size 58.14 Acres
Property subtype RETAIL
Listing Agency: CBRE
Listed By: Bill Wright · License #F03815000
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Mar 7, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 4:43AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering presents the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in Valley West Mall, anchored by JCPenney. Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, the property has served the Greater Des Moines metro since 1975. The property consists of approximately 856,000 square feet of space on 57.72 acres of land. Situated along Valley West Drive, with a traffic count of 25,000 vehicles per day, and just north of Interstate 235, which sees 103,500 vehicles per day, the property offers a rare opportunity for in-fill development in the heart of the Greater Des Moines metro. Ownership intends to sell the entire parcel to one developer; splitting into outlots or smaller pieces is not an option.

Key Highlights

  • Large‑scale infill development opportunity in the heart of the Greater Des Moines metro.
  • Anchored by JCPenney and located in West Des Moines, IA.
  • Significant size: Approximately 856,000 SF on 57.72 AC of land.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Shopping centers

Suggested Use

Top Pick Auto Parts Store HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service Parking Lot & Garage Building Supply

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

1,928
Businesses Nearby

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region

8% 2020
7.3% 2021
6.5% 2022
6% 2023
5.7% 2024
6.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Shopping mall - 856,000 SF retail property on 57.72 acres for sale.
Where is this shopping mall located?
The property is located at 1551 Valley West Dr West Des Moines, IA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Large‑scale infill development opportunity in the heart of the Greater Des Moines metro.; Anchored by JCPenney and located in West Des Moines, IA.; Significant size: Approximately 856,000 SF on 57.72 AC of land.
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