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Urbandale Auto Shop For Sale

6400 Douglas Avenue Urbandale, IA 50322

6400 Douglas Avenue, Urbandale, IA, 50322
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1,850 SF auto shop with two drive-in bays.

Property Size1,850 SF
Price / SF$270.27
AddedMay 21
Days on Market56
Last RefreshJul 13 at 7:49 am

Property Features for 6400 Douglas Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,850 SF
Property subtype
Retail

Listing office Metro Commercial Real Estate, LLC

Listing date May 21, 2026

Source Crexi

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,850 square foot building is suitable for auto shops, automotive properties, retail spaces, and general commercial real estate. The property features two drive-in shop bays, an office, and a showroom/waiting room. The building has concrete floors and ample exterior parking. The property has potential for a dealership license.

Key Highlights

  • 1,850 SF Building featuring concrete floors.
  • Two drive‑in shop bays.
  • Office showroom/waiting room.

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 $26.6k $14.40
− Vacancy −$2.3k −$1.22
EGI $24.4k $13.18
− OpEx −$7.3k −$3.95
NOI $17.1k $9.22
1,850 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$243.8K
$213.3K – $284.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,063 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.41%
Second Best
Industrial
$108.4K
$94.8K – $126.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $7,586 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.52%
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$1.78M
$1.56M – $2.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $124,660 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.93%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Auto shops

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic Electrical Service Grocery & Convenience Store Building Supply Plumbing Service Carpet & Flooring Store Garden Center

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Lorenzo's 1 stop auto shop — 6306 Boston Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Lane's Automotive Service and Repair — 6400 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
  • Tires Plus — 3130 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
  • Scott's Automotive, LLC — 2904 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322
  • Speedy Bee Auto Repair — 3206 68th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - 1,850 SF auto shop with two drive-in bays.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 6400 Douglas Avenue Urbandale, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,850 SF Building featuring concrete floors.; Two drive‑in shop bays.; Office showroom/waiting room.
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