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    5495 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, IA 50131

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    For Sale
    $1,088,880

    Development land available near Merle Hay Road and I35/I80.

    Type:Land
    Property size:
    1 SF
    Price / SF:
    $1,088,880/SF
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    183
    Last Refresh:
    Dec 3 at 5:54 am

    Property Features for 5495 Merle Hay Road

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1 SF
    Property subtype
    Land

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    Listing Contact
    Michelle Couch
    Michelle Couch

    Listing agent Michelle Couch License #0480025

    Listing office MC Realty

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime development land with seller financing available.
    • Located in a rapidly developing area near Bombers family entertainment project and Ignit Sports Complex.
    • High traffic counts on Merle Hay Road (22,300 VPD).
    • Zoned PUD for Retail/Office/Mixed‑Use development.
    • Located 1/2 mile north of I‑35/I‑80 interchange.
    • Additional adjacent ± 0.64 AC lot available, totaling ± 1.89 AC.

    Overview

    This is a prime development land for sale located at the intersection of NW 55th Avenue and Merle Hay Road in Johnston. The site is approximately 1.28 acres (55,840 SF). An adjacent lot of approximately 0.64 acres is available to the south, potentially creating a combined land total of approximately 1.89 acres. The property is zoned PUD (Planned Unit Development) for Retail, Office, and Mixed-Use. The location is approximately 1/2 mile north of I35/I80 on Merle Hay Road. The area around the site features several development projects. To the south, there is Bombers, a 35-acre family entertainment project featuring an indoor golf driving range, arcade, bowling alley, a 96-room hotel, and numerous bars and restaurants. To the south and west is Ignit Sports Complex, a 200,000 square foot recreation facility. To the north, there is a new Starbucks and KwikStar. Traffic counts on Merle Hay Road are 22,300 VPD (Iowa DOT 2024). Seller financing is available.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Johnston
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6971024
    Latitude
    41.6600738

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Commercial land - Development land available near Merle Hay Road and I35/I80.
    Where is this commercial land located?
    The property is located at 5495 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,088,880.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime development land with seller financing available.; Located in a rapidly developing area near Bombers family entertainment project and Ignit Sports Complex.; High traffic counts on Merle Hay Road (22,300 VPD).
    (469) 438-2466
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    Michelle Couch
    Michelle Couch
    Real Estate License ID: 0480025
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    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    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
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    • 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

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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • 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
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