Freestanding Retail Space on
4212 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310
Retail property with high visibility and existing restaurant infrastructure.
Type:Retail
Property size:
4,092 SF- Added:
- Nov 21, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 191
- Last Refresh:
- May 8 at 10:58 pm
Property Features for 4212 Merle Hay Road
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 4,092 SF
- Property subtype
- Retail
Building Details
- Year Built
- 2014
Spaces For Lease
at 4212 Merle Hay Road Contact us
Listing agent Heath D. Bullock, CCIM, SIOR License #S66842000 (515) 554-7412
Listing office SVN | CREATE Commercial Real Estate Advisors (515) 554-7412
Listing date Nov 21, 2025
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HighLights
- High Visibility: Located on the hard corner of a fully signalized intersection.
- High Traffic Location: Situated between the interstate and Merle Hay Mall, attracting over 3 million annual visitors.
- Growing Customer Base: Merle Hay Mall expansion is projected to increase visitor count.
- Existing Restaurant Infrastructure: Includes access to an existing grease trap, hood, and walk‑in cooler & freezer.
- Long‑Term Lease Opportunity: Freestanding retail property available for long‑term lease.
- Newer Construction: Built in 2014.
Overview
This freestanding retail property is available for long-term lease and is situated on the hard corner of NW Aurora Ave and Merle Hay Road, offering excellent visibility at a fully signalized intersection. The property has access to an existing grease trap, hood, and walk-in cooler and freezer. Running expenses include water and grease trap maintenance. The location is positioned between the interstate and Merle Hay Mall, which attracts over 3 million visitors annually. A multi-use area is planned for the Merle Hay Mall site, which is anticipated to increase visitor count to the area by an additional 300,000 or more. The corridor provides a diverse array of dining, shopping, and leisure options. The location targets both the densely populated surrounding neighborhoods and the high volume of commuters that travel along this corridor. The property size is 4092 square feet.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Pita Pit
Take-out & Catering
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Des Moines
- County
- Polk
- State
- Iowa
- Longitude
- -93.6979
- Latitude
- 41.6372
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Retail property with high visibility and existing restaurant infrastructure.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 4212 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, IA.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $24 SF/Yr.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High Visibility: Located on the hard corner of a fully signalized intersection.; High Traffic Location: Situated between the interstate and Merle Hay Mall, attracting over 3 million annual visitors.; Growing Customer Base: Merle Hay Mall expansion is projected to increase visitor count.
