Restaurant Building on University
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4570 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Freestanding restaurant with fixtures and equipment on major thoroughfare.
Property Size6,916 SF
Price / SF$344.85
Days on Market865
Property Features for 4570 University Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
6,916 SF
Property subtype
Retail
Lease Type
NNN
Building Details
Year Built
1998
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
CBRE - Des Moines
(515) 210-3050
Listed By:
Bill Wright · License #IA S33231000
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 10, 2024
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Aug 21 at 3:58PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This is a 6,916 square foot freestanding restaurant property available for sale or lease. It is located on University Avenue in West Des Moines, Iowa, a major thoroughfare with a mix of businesses, restaurants, shopping centers, and residential areas. The property is fully equipped with fixtures and equipment, presenting a turn-key opportunity for restaurant owners.
Key Highlights
- Turn‑key restaurant opportunity with all fixtures and equipment included.
- High‑visibility location on University Avenue, a major thoroughfare.
- Standalone building with 6,916 square feet of space.
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$88,231
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
3.70%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,764,620
$1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,260,443
$1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$980,344
$980.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,916 SF
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.
Gross rent
$124.5K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.8K −$0.99/SF
EGI
$117.6K $17.01/SF
− OpEx
−$29.4K −$4.25/SF
NOI
$88.2K $12.76/SF
Area
Polk County, IA
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,764,620
Cap Rate 7%
$1,260,443
Cap Rate 9%
$980,344
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.47M
NOI $88,231 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.70%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$6.66M
$5.83M – $7.77M
NOI $466,028 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.54%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,299
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 50266, IA
36,486
Population
18,481
Households
2
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
60%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
22.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,636
Density / Sq Mi
$85,282
Median Household Income
$53,306
Median Earnings
$1,285
Median Rent
$325,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - Freestanding restaurant with fixtures and equipment on major thoroughfare.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 4570 University Ave West Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,385,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Turn‑key restaurant opportunity with all fixtures and equipment included.; High‑visibility location on University Avenue, a major thoroughfare.; Standalone building with 6,916 square feet of space.
