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    218 4Th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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    • Parking lots & garages
    • 26,733 SF
    • 0.20 lot acres
    For Sale
    $1,200,000
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    Income Producing Parking Garage For Sale
    $1,200,000

    Income Producing Parking Garage

    61-stall parking garage connected to skywalk for sale.

    218 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    Property ID
    US25-0335820
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    Current Use by Public Records

    • AAA Home Services / Waste Management Facility / Hazardous Waste Disposal

    Property Details for 218 4Th St

    Year built
    2005
    Construction
    STEEL FRAME
    Lot size
    0.20 lot acres
    Zone code
    C-3
    Property type
    Parking lots & garages
    APN
    020/01266-000-000
    APU
    2001266000000

    Sales History

    Date Price Buyer Seller Deed Type Mortgage
    Apr 14, 2022 — The Kirkwood LLC — Deed · related $3.4M · Heartland Bank
    Sep 22, 2021 — The Kirkwood LLC — Deed · related $750k · Heartland Bank
    Dec 21, 2015 $322,000 The Kirkwood LLC Randolph Investment Co Warranty Deed —

    Description

    This exceptional investment opportunity presents a 61-stall parking garage located at 218 4th Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, in the heart of downtown. The property, situated on a 0.203-acre lot, is zoned DX1 and offers a significant income stream. Currently generating a gross monthly revenue of $6,100 ($73,200 annually), this established business provides immediate cash flow. A key advantage is the garage's convenient connection to the Kirkwood Commons building via the city's skywalk system, ensuring high demand and accessibility for users. The asking price for this turnkey operation is $1,200,000. This represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-established, income-generating asset in a thriving downtown Des Moines location. The property's strategic location and existing infrastructure make it an attractive investment for both seasoned and new investors seeking a stable and profitable venture in a dynamic urban environment. The property's strong financial performance and convenient location within the city's skywalk system contribute to its high occupancy rates and consistent revenue generation. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational parking facility in a prime downtown location.

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    City
    Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.6223
    Latitude
    41.5858
    CBSA code
    19780
    CBSA name
    DES MOINES-WEST DES MOINES, IA METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREA

    Property Tax & Assessments

    Tax date
    Tax Amount
    Assessed Land Value
    Assessed Improvement Value
    Total Assessed Value
    Applied Tax Rate
    Land Market Value
    Improvement Market Value
    Total Market Value
    2020
    $19,812
    $486,000
    $62,000
    $548,000
    -
    $486,000
    $62,000
    $548,000

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    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:

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    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.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

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    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • 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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