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    Des Moines, IA Residential Land & Home Lots for Sale

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    Urbandale, IA Windsor Heights, IA Pleasant Hill, IA
    86 listings
    Des Moines Land For Sale
    $275,000
    6.82 Acres
    Des Moines Land For Sale

    7301 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

    6.8-acre property zoned NX2, ideal for residential development.
    • 6.8‑acre property zoned NX2 - Neighborhood Mixed‑Use, allowing for diverse residential development options.
    • NX2 zoning supports 'missing‑middle' housing and neighborhood‑scale density, compatible with surrounding residential areas.
    • Permitted housing types include single‑family homes, duplexes, townhomes, and small‑scale multifamily residential.
    • Convenient location near Hwy 5 and SE 14th Street / Indianola Road intersection.
    • Easy access to shopping, the mall, downtown Des Moines, and major employment corridors.
    Updated: Jan 5
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    Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity
    $114,900
    1.40 Acres
    Des Moines Acreage Building Opportunity

    1705 E Diehl Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50320

    1.4 acre residential lot near Easter Lake.
    • 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.
    Updated: Feb 12
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    Ocean View Lot in Playa Grande
    $620,000
    0.40 Acres
    Ocean View Lot in Playa Grande

    1,600 m² lot with protected Pacific views.

    Des Moines, 50308

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    Des Moines Land Opportunity
    $149,950
    2.49 Acres
    Des Moines Land Opportunity

    2.49-acre parcel with potential for high-density residential conversion.

    2009-2013 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway, Des Moines, IA 50314

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    Des Moines Land Opportunity
    $114,000
    0.34 Acres
    Des Moines Land Opportunity

    Residential land in established neighborhood, perfect for custom home.

    4904 Sawyers Drive, Des Moines, IA 50310

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    Des Moines Land Development Opportunity
    $130,000
    0.88 Acres
    Des Moines Land Development Opportunity

    Development opportunity with six oversized lots in Des Moines, Iowa.

    3809 Indianapolis Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

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    Des Moines Land Opportunity
    $34,900
    0.14 Acres
    Des Moines Land Opportunity

    Vacant lot in growing neighborhood near downtown Des Moines.

    6 Hartford Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

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    Vacant Land in Des Moines
    $34,900
    0.40 Acres
    Vacant Land in Des Moines

    Vacant land with mature trees, convenient access to I-235.

    3016 Raccoon Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

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    Des Moines Double Lot
    $60,000
    0.21 Acres
    Des Moines Double Lot

    Combined and rezoned lot near Drake University and Ingersoll.

    902 31st Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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    Vacant Lot Near Downtown Des Moines
    $41,500
    0.08 Acres
    Vacant Lot Near Downtown Des Moines

    Vacant lot in established neighborhood, ideal for development.

    909 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community
    $370,000
    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community

    Prime homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community
    $300,000
    Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Flat Lot in Huacas
    $99,000
    0.10 Acres
    Flat Lot in Huacas

    Flat 417 m² lot in central Huacas.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Custom-Builder Residential Lots
    $140,000
    0.27 Acres
    Custom-Builder Residential Lots

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

    2366 E Red Cedar Drive, Des Moines, IA 50226

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    Homesite in Gated Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Gated Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Gated Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Gated Beach Community

    Homesite in exclusive community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Gated Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Gated Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Gated Beach Community
    $370,000
    Homesite in Gated Beach Community

    Homesite in exclusive community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Homesite in Gated Beach Community
    $350,000
    Homesite in Gated Beach Community

    Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

    Des Moines, 50309

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    Build-Ready Lot in Residential Community
    $140,000
    0.28 Acres
    Build-Ready Lot in Residential Community

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

    2334 E Red Cedar Drive, Des Moines, IA 50226

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    Des Moines Land For Sale
    $72,500
    0.21 Acres
    Des Moines Land For Sale

    Residential lot in Des Moines, bring your own builder.

    3221 Brook Landing Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

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    Des Moines, IA Residential Land & Home Lots Investment Opportunities Market Analysis

    Explore 86 residential land & home lots for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 86 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 0 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $11,768,050.

    Sale prices for home sites in Des Moines, IA start at $22,000, averaging $136,837, and reaching up to $620,000 — 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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    Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

    Commercial land 94
    Residential land & home lots 87
    Industrial land 22
    Agricultural land / Farmland 2
    Waterfront Land 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 $94.1K
    Polk City $148.7K

    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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    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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