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Des Moines, IA Residential Land & Home Lots for Sale

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Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity
Updated: Feb 12
Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity

1705 E Diehl Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

$114,900
1.40 AC lot
1.4 acres in‑town acreage minutes from Easter Lake.
Flat, vacant lot with mature timber and a creek.
No restrictive covenants, bring your own builder.
Utilities easily accessible.
Zoned residential for single‑family homes.
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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Updated: May 28
Des Moines Land Opportunity

6 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$34,900
0.14 AC lot
Shovel‑ready project with city‑approved plans.
Utilities available at the street (water and sewer).
Convenient access to restaurants, shops, parks, and major highways.
Located in a growing neighborhood minutes from downtown.
Opportunity to build a dream home or investment property.
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Vacant Lot Near Downtown Des Moines
Vacant Lot Near Downtown Des Moines

909 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

$41,500
0.08 AC lot

Vacant lot in established neighborhood, ideal for development.

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Vacant Land
Vacant Land

2323 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321

$80,000

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Residential Lot for Custom Build
Residential Lot for Custom Build

1260 E 41st Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$50,000
0.44 AC lot

Residential lot zoned N3A offering room for a custom build in Des Moines, IA.

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LAND - Des Moines, IA
LAND - Des Moines, IA

838 E King Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$120,000
0.90 AC lot

Land · 0.90 Acres

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Ready Lot in Des Moines
Ready Lot in Des Moines

910 E 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

$41,500
0.17 AC lot

Build-ready lot with existing utilities in established area.

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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.05 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.04 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.06 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders to construct a fourplex.

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Residential Lot Near Des Moines River
Residential Lot Near Des Moines River

2305 Saylor Road, Des Moines, IA 50313

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0.15 AC lot

Flat, ready-to-build lot near marina, river, and Union Park.

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Des Moines Land Opportunity
Des Moines Land Opportunity

335 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$65,000
0.04 AC lot

Land suitable for investors or builders in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

3280 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.25 AC lot

0.25 acre lot in Des Moines with tax abatement.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

3221 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.21 AC lot

Residential lot in Des Moines, bring your own builder.

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LAND - Des Moines, IA
LAND - Des Moines, IA

2705 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

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0.15 AC lot

Land · 0.15 Acres

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

3260 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.18 AC lot

Residential lot in Des Moines, near shopping and parks.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

5427 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.17 AC lot

Residential land in Des Moines, near shopping, grocery, and parks.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

5417 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.17 AC lot

0.174 acre lot in Des Moines with tax abatement.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

5407 Leyden Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.17 AC lot

Residential lot in Des Moines, near shopping and parks.

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Buildable Lot in Sherman Hill
Buildable Lot in Sherman Hill

1917 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$97,000
0.14 AC lot

Rare buildable lot in Des Moines' Sherman Hill neighborhood.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

3240 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

$72,500
0.18 AC lot

0.182 acre lot in Des Moines with tax abatement.

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Build-Ready Lot in Residential Community
Build-Ready Lot in Residential Community

2334 E Red Cedar Drive, Des Moines, IA 50226

$140,000
0.28 AC lot

Third-platted homesites with build-ready options, including walkout and daylight lots backing to trees.

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Custom-Builder Residential Lots
Custom-Builder Residential Lots

2366 E Red Cedar Drive, Des Moines, IA 50226

$140,000
0.27 AC lot

Build your plan on daylight and walkout-ready home lots within a new lakeside community development.

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LAND - Des Moines, IA
LAND - Des Moines, IA

2606 NE 44th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

$56,900
0.40 AC lot

Land · 0.40 Acres

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Des Moines, IA Residential Land & Home Lots Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 59 residential land & home lots for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 59 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 669,561 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $5,557,200.

Sale prices for home sites in Des Moines, IA start at $34,900, averaging $99,235, and reaching up to $159,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Commercial land 92
Residential land & home lots 67
Industrial land 27
Waterfront Land 4
Agricultural land / Farmland 1

Demographics Overview

Population 306K
Population Growth (5Y) +2.6%
Median Household Income $80,154
College Educated 12.6%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

Identify Des Moines submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

Neighborhood Average Price
Des Moines $75.2K
Polk City $145.9K

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.09%
Property Tax per SF $42.10 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.49 pp above county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

Listings Trend

New vs delisted commercial listings in Polk County

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Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

Average Property Price per SF

For-sale pricing trends across core commercial property types in Polk County

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Property Size Breakdown

The majority of commercial real estate listings in Des Moines fall within the 1 to 5 acres range.

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