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216 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Multi-level restaurant property with open floor plans, exposed brick, expansive windows, and updated common areas.

Property Size46,816 SF
Price / SF$121.75
Days on Market5

Property Features for 216 Court Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 46,816 SF
Property subtype RETAIL

Additional Details

Patio Yes

Amenities

common area and building signage updates

Building Details

Construction brick
Listing Agency: CBRE
Listed By: Grant Wright · License #S71622000
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 8:48PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 216 Court Ave in Des Moines, Iowa, this 46,816-square-foot restaurant property includes opportunities on the first and second floors. The first floor features an outdoor patio, expansive window lines, open floor plans, and exposed brick. An in-place first-floor lease with a local restaurant is also in place.

The property is within the Historic Court Avenue District and includes recently completed common area and building signage updates. Street-level space is eligible for potential participation in the City of Des Moines Restore the Core Incentive Program.

Key Highlights

  • 46,816‑square‑foot restaurant property with first- and second‑floor opportunities
  • In‑place first‑floor lease with a local restaurant
  • Outdoor patio on the first floor

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 $702.2k $15.00
− Vacancy −$52.7k −$1.13
EGI $649.6k $13.88
− OpEx −$194.9k −$4.16
NOI $454.7k $9.71
46,816 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$7.92M
$6.93M – $9.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $554,489 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.73%
Second Best
Retail
$6.50M
$5.68M – $7.58M (±1% cap)
NOI $454,700 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.98%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$11.53M
$10.09M – $13.45M (±1% cap)
NOI $807,093 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

The Stuffed Olive Des ... Bar & Pub The District Bar & Pub NesEmil – Yum Yum Restaurant Suite 203 Bar & Pub the venue Hotel & Motel

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Fish Market Veterinary Clinic Acupuncture Mobile Phone Store Furniture & Home Goods

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

3,894
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Multi-level restaurant property with open floor plans, exposed brick, expansive windows, and updated common areas.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 216 Court Ave Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $5,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 46,816‑square‑foot restaurant property with first- and second‑floor opportunities; In‑place first‑floor lease with a local restaurant; Outdoor patio on the first floor
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