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Johnston, IA Restaurants for Sale

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Former Dairy Queen Drive-Through Restaurant
Updated: Apr 12
Former Dairy Queen Drive-Through Restaurant

6150 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131

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Former Dairy Queen restaurant property
Existing drive‑thru
Second‑generation restaurant configuration
Single‑tenant property
Located along Merle Hay Road in Johnston, Iowa
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Built-Out Coffee Shop
Updated: Apr 13
Built-Out Coffee Shop

5500 Merle Hay Road, Suite F, Johnston, IA 50131

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Built‑out coffee shop and bakery space
Customer‑facing storefront with prep and backroom areas
Existing plumbing supports the food‑and‑beverage configuration
Formerly operated as Dessert House
Located at 5500 Merle Hay Road, Suite F, Johnston, IA 50131
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Based on your search, we've compiled 21 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 2 Active listings in Johnston, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 11 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

Opportunities in Nearby Cities

Here are 4 Similar properties we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

Restaurant Ready for Immediate Occupancy
Restaurant Ready for Immediate Occupancy

4810 86th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322

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4,968 sqft

Second-generation restaurant space in established Urbandale neighborhood.

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Hotel with Indoor Water Park
Hotel with Indoor Water Park

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

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137,340 sqft 9.85 AC lot

169-room hotel includes a large indoor water park, restaurant and kitchen, and convention center with on-site parking.

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Hotel-Adjacent Bar & Pub
Hotel-Adjacent Bar & Pub

4995 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

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Bar and restaurant positioned beside a hotel with access to tourist attractions and high-traffic areas.

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Single-Story Restaurant Building
Single-Story Restaurant Building

8635 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Existing restaurant improvements and a basement support continued food-service use.

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Potential Development Sites for Consideration

Can't find the perfect fit? These Land listings present an alternative path: the potential to develop a property for your specific goals.

Important: These AI-suggestions are a starting point, not a guarantee of permitted use. All zoning, permitting, and land use information must be independently verified by you with the appropriate local authorities before making any commitments.

C-1 Commercial Land Lot
C-1 Commercial Land Lot

1221 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

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0.15 AC lot

C-1-zoned land parcel with public water and sewer service.

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Clive Land for Sale
Clive Land for Sale

156th & Hickman |, Clive, IA 50325

$716,900
1.38 AC lot

Two commercial pad sites available in Clive, Iowa.

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Highway Commercial Land
Highway Commercial Land

100 Veterans Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$510,000
3.76 AC lot

SC-zoned parcel with public utilities, roadway access, and Veterans Parkway frontage.

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Prime Corner Land in Waukee
Prime Corner Land in Waukee

Outlot W Grand Prairie Parkway, Waukee, IA 50263

$3,920,400
4.56 AC lot

4.56 acres in Iowa's fastest growing community.

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Off-Market Properties in Johnston, IA

Consider similar Off-Market properties in Johnston, IA. You may contact the owners directly to inquire about their potential intentions to sell. To help you make a strong first impression, we can assist by reaching out to these owners with compelling proposals created using our AI tool.

8510 Birchwood Ct
RESTAURANT

8510 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131-2740

$990,000
Estimated value
4,439 sqft 1.29 AC lot
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6150 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

6150 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131-1223

$610,000
Estimated value
2,114 sqft 0.74 AC lot
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8481 Birchwood Ct
RESTAURANT

8481 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131-2782

$1,400,000
Estimated value
5,988 sqft 1.52 AC lot
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5340 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

5340 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131-1207

$500,000
Estimated value
3,600 sqft 0.72 AC lot
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6014 59th Ct
RESTAURANT

6014 59th Ct, Johnston, IA 50131-1527

$240,000
Estimated value
2,035 sqft 0.80 AC lot
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5350 Merle Hay Rd
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

5350 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131-1207

$2,230,000
Estimated value
1,643 sqft 0.76 AC lot
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8550 Birchwood Ct
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

8550 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131-2740

$1,130,000
Estimated value
3,993 sqft 1.22 AC lot
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8385 Birchwood Ct
RESTAURANT

8385 Birchwood Ct, Johnston, IA 50131-3046

$405,000
Estimated value
4,958 sqft 1.09 AC lot
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5494 86th St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

5494 86th St, Johnston, IA 50131-1737

$610,000
Estimated value
3,686 sqft 1.36 AC lot
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5312 Merle Hay Rd
RESTAURANT

5312 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131-1207

$455,000
Estimated value
5,402 sqft 1.41 AC lot
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5835 Murray Cir
RESTAURANT

5835 Murray Cir, Johnston, IA 50131

$350,000
Estimated value
4,319 sqft 1.70 AC lot
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Johnston, IA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Coffee shops 2
Commercial kitchens 2
Conventional restaurants 2

Demographics Overview

Population 24K
Population Growth (5Y) +16.6%
Median Household Income $103,316
College Educated 79.2%

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 2.74%
Property Tax per SF $38.96 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.33 pp above county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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New vs delisted commercial listings in Polk County

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Property Size Breakdown

The majority of commercial real estate listings in Johnston fall within the 50,000 to 100,000 square foot range.

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