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    2900 University Ave West Des Moines, IA

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    Retail space available in a high-traffic West Des Moines location.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    1,555 SF
    Lot size:
    9.43 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 14, 2025
    Days on Market:
    259
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 8:26 pm

    Property Features for 2900 University Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,555 SF
    Lot size
    9.43 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Listing Contact
    Bill Wright

    Listing agent Bill Wright License #S33231000

    Listing office CBRE

    Listing date Aug 14, 2025

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    Overview

    Retail Space in West Des Moines

    This retail space is located in a community retail center anchored by a grocery market and home goods store on University Avenue. The property benefits from dense demographics and high foot traffic, offering retailers, restaurants, and service providers a platform to connect with a customer base. The location features visibility and signage opportunities, along with 538 parking spaces. Situated at the intersection of University Avenue and 28th Street, it provides access to I-235. The property has frontage on University Avenue, which sees over 30,000 vehicles per day. It is located close to residential neighborhoods and major employment centers. The tenant mix includes Fresh Thyme Grocery Market and TJ Maxx. The available space measures 1555 square feet.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Merle Norman Cosmetic ... Hair Salon Nail salon Hair Salon Hermans Fine Jewelry (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Ohana Steakhouse Restaurant Phenix Salon Suites ... Hair Salon

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Hotel & Motel

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

    Similar Places Nearby

    • 22nd Street Plaza Shopping Center — 1431 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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    • Westowne Center — 1404 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
    • Valley West Mall — 1551 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

    Location Insight

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    City
    West Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.7436
    Latitude
    41.5993

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Shopping center - Retail space available in a high-traffic West Des Moines location.
    Where is this shopping center located?
    The property is located at 2900 University Ave West Des Moines, IA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $11 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Strong tenant mix anchored by Fresh Thyme Grocery Market and TJ Maxx; Excellent visibility with **high‑profile signage opportunities**; Abundant parking with 538 spaces
    (515) 210-3050 Call to check price and availability
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    Real Estate License ID: S33231000
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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