Flex Space with Office and
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3121 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Five-parcel commercial property combines finished administrative area with substantial warehouse capacity.
Property Size12,400 SF
Lot Size1.52 Acres
Price / SF$74.60
Days on Market14
Property Features for 3121 SE 14th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
12,400 SF
Lot size
1.52 Acres
Property subtype
Office, Industrial
Lease Type
NNN
Warehouse & Industrial
Warehouse Space
10,590 SF
Office Build-Out
1,810 SF
Building Details
Buildings
1
Tenancy
Single
Building Size
12,400 SF
Listing Agency:
KW Commercial Greater Des Moines
(515) 334-4900
Listed By:
Mick Grossman · License #IA S43534000
Source:
Crexi
Added: Aug 19
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 9:33AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This flex property contains 12,400 square feet across five parcels totaling 1.52 acres. The improvements are divided between an 1,810-square-foot office component and 10,590 square feet of warehouse area, creating a substantial combination of administrative and operational space. The office includes a finished basement, adding usable interior area within the office portion.
The property is located at 3121 SE 14th St in Des Moines, Iowa. Its blend of office and warehouse improvements provides a clearly defined commercial configuration for users seeking both work areas and storage or operational space in one property.
The property is located at 3121 SE 14th St in Des Moines, Iowa. Its blend of office and warehouse improvements provides a clearly defined commercial configuration for users seeking both work areas and storage or operational space in one property.
Key Highlights
- 12,400 SF of total office and warehouse improvements
- 1.52 total acres spanning five parcels
- 10,590 SF warehouse component
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$69,482
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.51%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,389,640
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$992,600
$992.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$772,022
$772.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 12,400 SF
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.
Gross rent
$116.1K $9.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$9.2K −$0.74/SF
EGI
$106.9K $8.62/SF
− OpEx
−$37.4K −$3.02/SF
NOI
$69.5K $5.60/SF
Area
Des Moines, IA
Vacancy
7.90%
Lease Rate
$9.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
35.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,389,640
Cap Rate 7%
$992,600
Cap Rate 9%
$772,022
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Office B
$2.33M
$2.04M – $2.72M
NOI $163,382 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.66%
Second Best
Flex RnD
$992.6K
$868.5K – $1.16M
NOI $69,482 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.51%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.05M
$2.67M – $3.56M
NOI $213,772 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 23.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
322
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Demographics for 50320, IA
23,369
Population
9,317
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
16.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,391
Density / Sq Mi
$83,710
Median Household Income
$44,418
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$207,700
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Flex space - Five-parcel commercial property combines finished administrative area with substantial warehouse capacity.
Where is this flex space located?
The property is located at 3121 SE 14th St Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $925,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 12,400 SF of total office and warehouse improvements; 1.52 total acres spanning five parcels; 10,590 SF warehouse component
