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    920 Meadow Lane, Des Moines, IA 50315

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    102-unit apartment community across multiple parcels with surface parking in Des Moines, Iowa.

    Type:Multifamily
    Lot size:
    6.86 Acres
    Added:
    Jun 3, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
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    Jun 5 at 2:39 am

    Property Features for 920 Meadow Lane

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    6.86 Acres
    Property subtype
    Multifamily

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    Cy Fox

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    Listing date Jun 3, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 102‑unit multifamily community in Des Moines, IA across 8 parcels on 6.864 acres
    • Unit mix: 62 1BR/1BA, 38 2BR/1BA, and 2 3BR/1BA
    • Average unit size listed as 778 SF with average in‑place rent of $791
    • Value‑add opportunity with list price $5,900,000 ($57,843/unit) and cap rate of 7.58%
    • Built in 1971, 1972, 1976, and 1979
    • Surface parking; addresses include 920, 1015, 1050 Meadow Ln; 1150 Luster Ln; and 7500 Royal Rd

    Overview

    Valley Acres Apartments is a 102-unit multifamily community built in 1971, 1972, 1976, and 1979. The unit mix includes 62 one-bedroom units (1BA) and 38 two-bedroom units (1BA), plus 2 three-bedroom units (1BA). The property features surface parking and consists of multiple parcels, totaling 6.864 acres across 8 parcels, which can support flexible future disposition strategies.

    The community is located just off SW 9th Street, a primary north–south arterial, while still positioned within a stable residential neighborhood setting. Valley Acres is also minutes from Des Moines International Airport, which is currently undergoing a $600 million expansion. Nearby points of interest and daily needs include Blank Park Zoo and Southridge Mall, along with retailers such as Target, Hy Vee, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, and Menards.

    For investors or operators looking for a multifamily asset with controlled infill positioning, the multi-parcel configuration provides the ability to maintain cohesive management across buildings while preserving optionality at the parcel level. The property’s established unit mix and long-term occupancy profile may support an operations-focused approach that includes targeted renovations within the existing community framework.
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    City
    Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6275639
    Latitude
    41.515841

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - 102-unit apartment community across multiple parcels with surface parking in Des Moines, Iowa.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 920 Meadow Lane Des Moines, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $5,900,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 102‑unit multifamily community in Des Moines, IA across 8 parcels on 6.864 acres; Unit mix: 62 1BR/1BA, 38 2BR/1BA, and 2 3BR/1BA; Average unit size listed as 778 SF with average in‑place rent of $791
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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
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    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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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • 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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