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Used Car Lot with Garages

325 & 355 NE Broadway Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313

325 & 355 NE Broadway Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$620,000
For Sale
$620,000

For sale used car lot with several garages and office buildings, offered with an optional inventory package to support a new owner.

Property Size4,474 SF
Price / SF$138.58
Days on Market508

Property Features for 325 & 355 NE Broadway Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,474 SF
Property subtype
General Commercial
Listing agency RE/MAX Concepts
Listed by Matt Cole · License #S65168000
Source Xome
Added: Mar 1, 2025 Updated: Jul 22 at 1:00AM Checked: Jul 22 at 3:46AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The property is a used car lot operation that includes several garages and multiple buildings supporting office, repair, and additional development opportunities. The seller reports having success operating from the site and indicates the option to sell some or all of the current inventory to help a new owner get started.

Access is available by appointment only, with flexible showing arrangements handled by schedule. The site is described as a well-known used car lot location.

In addition to the vehicle sales use, the existing garages and office/repiar buildings provide an on-site setup for automotive-related activities, with room for additional opportunities on the property as currently configured.

Key Highlights

  • Used car lot offered for sale with several garages and office buildings
  • MU zoning and rectangular topography on a rectangular lot
  • Lot improvements include asphalt and concrete road

Local 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 $67.1k $15.00
− Vacancy −$5.0k −$1.13
EGI $62.1k $13.88
− OpEx −$18.6k −$4.16
NOI $43.5k $9.71
4,474 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$842.1K
$736.9K – $982.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,949 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.51%
Second Best
Retail
$620.8K
$543.2K – $724.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,454 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.01%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.10M
$964.1K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,130 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Dental Office Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon Restaurant Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center Electrical Service Furniture & Home Goods HVAC Service

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

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FAQs

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - For sale used car lot with several garages and office buildings, offered with an optional inventory package to support a new owner.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 325 & 355 NE Broadway Avenue Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $620,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Used car lot offered for sale with several garages and office buildings; MU zoning and rectangular topography on a rectangular lot; Lot improvements include asphalt and concrete road
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