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    501 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA

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    Office space for rent in historic Insurance Exchange Building.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    3,906 SF
    Lot size:
    0.49 Acres
    Added:
    Nov 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    188
    Last Refresh:
    May 20 at 9:14 pm

    Property Features for 501 5th Ave

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,906 SF
    Lot size
    0.49 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Thomas Edwards
    Thomas Edwards

    Listing agent Thomas Edwards License #S67582000

    Listing office JLL

    Listing date Nov 24, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Office space available
    • Located in the historic Insurance Exchange Building
    • Downtown Des Moines location

    Overview

    Office space is available for rent within the historic Insurance Exchange Building, situated in downtown Des Moines. The property offers a total area of 3906 square feet.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Office Units

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Restaurant Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.624
    Latitude
    41.5882

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Office units - Office space for rent in historic Insurance Exchange Building.
    Where is this office units located?
    The property is located at 501 5th Ave Des Moines, IA.
    What is the lease rate?
    The lease rate is $18 SF/Yr.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Office space available; Located in the historic Insurance Exchange Building; Downtown Des Moines location
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    Real Estate License ID: S67582000
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    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

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    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

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    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

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • 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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