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University Avenue Commercial Building For Sale
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$550,000

4326 University Avenue Des, Des Moines, IA 50311

Commercial building with service bays, gas pumps, and billboard.

Property Size3,784 SF
Price / SF$145.35
Days on Market384

Property Features for 4326 University Avenue Des

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,784 SF
Property subtype Special Purpose / Other

Building Details

Building Size 3,784 SF
Listing Agency: RE/MAX
Listed By: Shane Torres · License #475187323
Source: Remaxcommercial
Added: Sep 25, 2025 Changed: Oct 3 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 4:35PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located on University Avenue, this commercial property features a building with five service bays and two gas pumps. A high-visibility billboard is also situated on the property, generating annual income. The property size is 3784 square feet.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility billboard generating strong annual income
  • Prominent commercial building on busy University Avenue
  • Features five service bays

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$44,818
Cap Rate
8.15%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$896,360 $896.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$640,257 $640.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$497,978 $498.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,784 SF
Gross rent
$63.6K $16.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.8K −$1.01/SF
EGI
$59.8K $15.79/SF
− OpEx
−$14.9K −$3.95/SF
NOI
$44.8K $11.84/SF
Area
Des Moines, IA
Vacancy
6.00%
Lease Rate
$16.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$896,360
Cap Rate 7%
$640,257
Cap Rate 9%
$497,978

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$640.3K
$560.2K – $747.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $44,818 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.15%
Second Best
Retail
$525.0K
$459.4K – $612.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,752 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$931.9K
$815.4K – $1.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $65,235 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.86%
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Current Use

Gas stations

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Parking Lot & Garage Restaurant

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

525
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50311, IA

14,782
Population
7,180
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
2.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,685
Density / Sq Mi
$63,233
Median Household Income
$35,086
Median Earnings
$1,019
Median Rent
$228,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Des Moines, IA

5% 2019
8.4% 2020
5.8% 2021
6.2% 2022
6.1% 2023
6% 2024
5.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Gas station - Commercial building with service bays, gas pumps, and billboard.
Where is this gas station located?
The property is located at 4326 University Avenue Des Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility billboard generating strong annual income; Prominent commercial building on busy University Avenue; Features five service bays
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