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Single-Tenant NNN Restaurant
Updated: Jun 5
Single-Tenant NNN Restaurant

1250 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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4,063 sqft
Single‑tenant NNN investment featuring a Mexican restaurant occupied by El Fogon
Triple net lease structure with the restaurant as the operating tenant
Year built: 1974
Located near Interstate 235 for easy regional access
Close to Valley Junction and the greater Des Moines metro area
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Single-Tenant NNN Property
Updated: Apr 13
Single-Tenant NNN Property

5485 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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7,695 sqft 1.96 AC lot
Single‑tenant NNN lease leased to Grimaldi’s
7,695 SF building on a 1.96 acre site
Lease expires on May 31st, 2034
Located at 5485 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Restaurant Building
Restaurant Building

4508 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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8,382 sqft

Established restaurant facility suited to continued food-service use.

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Turnkey Restaurant in Historic Building
Turnkey Restaurant in Historic Building

333 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

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7,200 sqft

Fully operational restaurant with contemporary design and top-notch equipment.

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Smash Park Entertainment Venue
Smash Park Entertainment Venue

6625 Coachlight Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Multi-activity destination featuring pickleball, arcade games, and food-and-beverage service.

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Restaurant Building on University Avenue
Restaurant Building on University Avenue

4570 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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6,916 sqft

Freestanding restaurant with fixtures and equipment on major thoroughfare.

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Built-Out Restaurant Lease Space
Built-Out Restaurant Lease Space

1600 Valley West Drive, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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14,129 sqft

Restaurant space includes four party rooms, restrooms, an employee office, a large open area, and a bar area.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 80 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 7 Active listings in West Des Moines, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 65 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.

Drive-Through Restaurant with Kitchen Equipment
Drive-Through Restaurant with Kitchen Equipment

5405 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

$699,990
2,354 sqft

Existing food-service improvements support restaurant, coffee, or specialty retail use along the Douglas Avenue corridor.

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Drive-Through Restaurant with Equipment
Drive-Through Restaurant with Equipment

5405 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

$699,990
0.62 AC lot

Restaurant property with drive-through service, commercial kitchen equipment, and MX3 zoning along Douglas Avenue.

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Retail Space on High-Traffic Corridor
Retail Space on High-Traffic Corridor

3800 100th St, Urbandale, IA

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4,928 sqft 1.11 AC lot

Prime retail opportunity with excellent visibility in Urbandale, Iowa.

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Modern Restaurant Ready For Sale
Modern Restaurant Ready For Sale

8134 Douglas Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322

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Fully renovated restaurant with real estate, business, and liquor license.

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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.

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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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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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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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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Off-Market Properties in West Des Moines, IA

Consider similar Off-Market properties in West Des Moines, 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.

130 Jordan Crk Pkwy
RESTAURANT

130 Jordan Crk Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8141

$355,000
Estimated value
7,401 sqft 0.43 AC lot
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206 5th St
RESTAURANT

206 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4718

$220,000
Estimated value
3,058 sqft 0.07 AC lot
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224 5th St
RESTAURANT

224 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4718

$260,000
Estimated value
8,199 sqft 0.13 AC lot
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830 1st St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

830 1st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4684

$210,000
Estimated value
703 sqft 0.66 AC lot
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1220 Grand Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1220 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3562

$675,000
Estimated value
2,825 sqft 0.38 AC lot
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7275 Vis Dr
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

7275 Vis Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266-9315

$280,000
Estimated value
3,750 sqft 1.12 AC lot
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122 5th St
RESTAURANT

122 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4716

$550,000
Estimated value
4,344 sqft 0.08 AC lot
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1221 8th St
RESTAURANT

1221 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2623

$465,000
Estimated value
3,000 sqft 0.54 AC lot
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4508 University Ave
RESTAURANT

4508 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1025

$1,440,000
Estimated value
8,382 sqft 0.46 AC lot
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1311 Grand Ave
RESTAURANT

1311 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3411

$585,000
Estimated value
4,640 sqft 0.83 AC lot
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6378 Mls Civic Pkwy
RESTAURANT

6378 Mls Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8292

$3,400,000
Estimated value
7,173 sqft 1.25 AC lot
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2300 University Ave
RESTAURANT

2300 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1418

$895,000
Estimated value
5,388 sqft 1.31 AC lot
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1720 22nd St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1720 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1412

$1,345,000
Estimated value
5,232 sqft 0.94 AC lot
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6275 Mls Civic Pkwy
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

6275 Mls Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5337

$375,000
Estimated value
6,644 sqft 2.50 AC lot
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4125 Cumming Ave
BAR, TAVERN

4125 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061-9372

$220,000
Estimated value
1,988 sqft 1.16 AC lot
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1530 22nd St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

1530 22nd St, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1405

$1,765,000
Estimated value
4,278 sqft 0.91 AC lot
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350 Grand Ave
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

350 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3714

$245,000
Estimated value
2,336 sqft 0.49 AC lot
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West Des Moines, IA Restaurants Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 restaurants for sale in West Des Moines, IA, showcased through 7 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 48,385 square feet of properties for sale.

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Conventional restaurants 8
Bars & Pubs 2
Commercial kitchens 2
Drive through restaurants 1
Turn key restaurants 1

Demographics Overview

Population 72K
Population Growth (5Y) +22.9%
Median Household Income $86,414
College Educated 52.3%

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 2.31%
Property Tax per SF $22.49 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.30 pp below county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

Listings Trend

New vs delisted commercial listings in Warren County

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Property Size Breakdown

The majority of commercial real estate listings in West Des Moines fall within the 100,000+ square foot range.

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