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Industrial Warehouse with Manufacturing Use

219 New York Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313

219 New York Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50313
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Former sheet metal manufacturing facility suited for warehousing, light manufacturing, or distribution operations.

Property Size12,900 SF
Price / SF$94.96
AddedJul 2
Days on Market15
Last RefreshJul 15 at 5:04 pm

Property Features for 219 New York Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
12,900 SF
Property subtype
Industrial

Building Details

Year Built
1946

Listing office Cushman & Wakefield Iowa Commercial Advisors

Listing date Jul 2, 2026

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property is a former sheet metal manufacturing facility offered for sale. The building is positioned as an industrial asset suitable for warehousing, light manufacturing, or distribution use. It provides a practical manufacturing-to-industrial configuration for operators seeking space designed around industrial work and material handling.

Located in north Des Moines at 219 New York Avenue, the site is described as just minutes from the downtown Des Moines CBD. The surrounding area features an established mix of commercial and industrial businesses. The property is also noted for convenient access to major transportation routes and regional logistics networks.

For tenants, buyers, and operators, the most straightforward fit is an industrial user that can benefit from the prior manufacturing context while supporting warehousing or distribution workflows. The facility’s prior manufacturing use aligns with light manufacturing and distribution needs, while the nearby business environment and access to regional transportation routes can support day-to-day logistics and operations.

Key Highlights

  • Former sheet metal manufacturing facility, built in 1946
  • Well‑suited for warehousing, light manufacturing, or distribution operations
  • Located just minutes from the downtown Des Moines CBD

Local Financial Insights For Warehouse

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 $77.4k $6.00
− Vacancy −$6.1k −$0.47
EGI $71.3k $5.53
− OpEx −$10.7k −$0.83
NOI $60.6k $4.70
12,900 SF · lease $6.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.90% · expense 15.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Warehouse
$865.6K
$757.4K – $1.01M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,593 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.95%
Second Best
Industrial
$755.6K
$661.2K – $881.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,894 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.32%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.18M
$2.78M – $3.71M (±1% cap)
NOI $222,392 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

SME Mechanical Production Facility

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Dental Office Grocery & Convenience Store Bakery (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Manufacturing property - Former sheet metal manufacturing facility suited for warehousing, light manufacturing, or distribution operations.
Where is this manufacturing property located?
The property is located at 219 New York Avenue Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,225,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Former sheet metal manufacturing facility, built in 1946; Well‑suited for warehousing, light manufacturing, or distribution operations; Located just minutes from the downtown Des Moines CBD
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(515) 979-1454 Call to check price and availability
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