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Property summary
This exceptional 2.253-acre commercial land parcel, located at 5800 University Avenue in West Des Moines, Iowa, presents a remarkable investment opportunity. Priced at $2,000,000, this property boasts a desirable PUD Office zoning designation, opening doors to a wide range of development possibilities. The expansive lot, totaling 98,123 square feet, offers significant frontage on University Avenue, ensuring high visibility and accessibility. The surrounding neighborhood is a thriving mix of… established businesses, including general and medical office spaces, restaurants, and retail establishments, creating a dynamic and attractive environment for potential development. Situated in Polk County, Iowa, with a zip code of 50266, this location benefits from excellent infrastructure and convenient access to major transportation routes. The property's strategic location and flexible zoning make it an ideal site for a variety of commercial ventures, promising strong returns for the discerning investor. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial land parcel in a prime West Des Moines location with significant development potential. Don't miss out on this chance to secure a valuable asset in a rapidly growing market.
Ownership intelligence
Owner of record from public deeds, plus portfolio, hold profile and investor signals where the data supports them. In the full report.
Owner contacts
Skip-traced phones and e-mails of the owner. Included with the full report.
Mortgages
Recorded lenders, amounts and estimated maturities of the owner's loan book — in the full report.
Property tax · 2020
Value estimate
· Sep 2026Realmo valuation models over county records and 9 qualifying comparable sales.
Recently sold
Cap rate analysis
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Zoning insight
Location intelligence
Demand index: how under-served this business type is around this point — modeled from the LocInt grid (area demand vs. what already operates, adjusted by real visit traffic). Higher means stronger unmet demand.
Location
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Comparables
6 recorded sales · 6 properties nearbyComparable nearby
Instant AI valuation built from comps, income signals, and proprietary benchmarks.A defensible range, not a single guess.
from $99/month
- GBA
- 9,825 SF
- Lot area
- 2.25 ac
- Year built
- 1993
- APN
- 320/03026-999-904
- Zoning
- PUD OFFICE
- Assessed value · 2023
- $1,500,100
- Annual tax · 2020
- $36,626
- Auto Repair, Garage
- Apartment House (5+ Units)
- Medical Building
- Retail Stores
Cap rate calculated from real income and expense signals, benchmarked against sales of similar assets nearby.
from $99/month
Price sensitivity
The rate is the decision lever; valuation is the consequence.
The recorded zoning designation, what the district officially allows, and the municipal source it comes from.
Zoning designation
Phones and e-mails of the people behind this property's owner, traced from licensed contact data.
Owner phones and e-mails come with the full report for this property - traced from licensed contact data, with verification and Do-Not-Call flags on every number.
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