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Class A Office and Retail Building

400 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Eight-story building offers versatile office and retail space with an open atrium design and multiple skywalk access points.

Space Size3,509 SF
Days on Market2189

Property Features for 400 Locust St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,509 SF
Class A
Property subtype OFFICE

Site & Location

Neighborhood Downtown Des Moines

Amenities

open atrium design
natural light
versatile floor plates
downtown views
skywalk access
community amenities
retail opportunities
grade level access to plaza
five night janitorial services
multiple fiber optic providers
tenant controlled HVAC
full service building conference center
US Postal Service on site
Ricochet Game Lounge
beautiful window line
multiple skywalk access points
24 hour security on-site

Building Details

Stories 8
Tenancy Multi

Spaces For Lease

at 400 Locust St
Capital Square For Lease $9.75/SF/Yr
Floor 3
Size 3,509 SF
Type OFFICE
Lease Type NET_NNN
Availability AVAILABLE, Now
Sublease No
Capital Square is an eight-story Class A office and retail building in the heart of downtown Des Moines. It’s beautiful open atrium design provides an abundance of natural light, versatile and substantial floor plates, and fantastic downtown views. The building offers multiple access points to the Des Moines Skywalk System and community amenities, and there are street and skywalk level retail opportunities off Walnut and Locust Streets. Adjacently located to and part of Cowles Commons, the building has grade level access to the beautiful newly renovated plaza and all it’s community events. Capital Square’s professional Class A image offers a unique opportunity to a variety of office and retail users in the downtown market. Highlights • Opportunities for office space from 1,000 up to 80,000 RSF +/- • Immediate possession • Open atrium design provides significant natural light throughout the building • Versatile office / retail space for variety of users and sizes • Five night janitorial services • Multiple fiber optic service providers to building • Tenant controlled HVAC • Full service building conference center available to tenants and visitors • US Postal Service on site • Ricochet Game Lounge now open on the first floor • Beautiful window line and downtown views • Multiple skywalk access points • Underground reserved parking 1/4,000 RSF leased • 24 hour security on-site • 8 story class building in the heart of downtown Des Moines • Tenants responsible for separately metered lighting and wall socket electric.
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Listing Agency: CBRE
Listed By: Tyler Dingel · License IA S56502000
Source: Moodyscre
Added: Nov 12, 2020 Changed: Nov 7 Last Checked: Nov 8 at 8:15AM

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Capital Square is an eight-story Class A office and retail building featuring an open atrium design that brings natural light throughout the property. Floor plates are described as versatile and substantial, supporting office and retail opportunities for a range of space sizes. The building also offers professional conference-center space available to tenants and visitors, tenant-controlled HVAC, and on-site US Postal Service.

The property provides multiple access points to the Des Moines Skywalk System, along with street and skywalk level retail opportunities off Walnut and Locust Streets. It is described as adjacent to and part of Cowles Commons, with grade-level access to the renovated plaza and community events.

Other noted amenities include five-night janitorial services, 24-hour security on-site, multiple fiber optic service providers, and underground reserved parking leased per 1/4,000 RSF. Tenants are responsible for separately metered lighting and wall socket electric.

Key Highlights

  • Eight‑story Class A office and retail building in downtown Des Moines with open atrium design
  • Office space available from 1,000 to 80,000 RSF +/- with versatile floor plates
  • Multiple access points to the Des Moines Skywalk System plus street‑level retail off Walnut and Locust Streets

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Current Use

LCS Corporation Business Management Consultant Leona Ruby (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catch Des Moines ... Restaurant Altus Group Ltd Real Estate Agency Simpson, Jensen, Abels, ... Law Firm

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Carpet & Flooring Store Veterinary Clinic Restaurant Fish Market

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type
$1.46 /SF/Yr
CAM

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,041
Businesses Nearby

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
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Market

Lease Benchmarks for Des Moines, IA

$17.94 /SF/Yr
Avg Asking Price
$16–$20 /SF/Yr
Price Range
24,586 SF
Avg Space Size

This space is priced 46% below the average of $17.94 /SF/Yr.

Average Price Trend$/SF/Yr for Office buildings in Des Moines, IA

$17.44 Jul
$16.71 Aug
$17 Sep
$18.35 Oct

Properties on Market for Office buildings in Des Moines

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Des Moines, IA

15.9% 2023
20% 2024
16.8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Office building - Eight-story building offers versatile office and retail space with an open atrium design and multiple skywalk access points.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 400 Locust St Des Moines, IA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $9.75 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Eight‑story Class A office and retail building in downtown Des Moines with open atrium design; Office space available from 1,000 to 80,000 RSF +/- with versatile floor plates; Multiple access points to the Des Moines Skywalk System plus street‑level retail off Walnut and Locust Streets
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