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West Des Moines, IA Restaurants for Sale

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

1250 8th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$1,360,000
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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Turnkey Restaurant in Historic Building
Updated: Feb 11, 2025
Turnkey Restaurant in Historic Building

333 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$850,000
7,200 sqft
Fully operational, turnkey restaurant ready for a new owner.
Historical stand alone building.
Contemporary design.
Top‑notch kitchen equipment included.
Dedicated clientele.
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Restaurant Building on University Avenue
Restaurant Building on University Avenue

4570 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266

$2,385,000
6,916 sqft

Freestanding restaurant with fixtures and equipment on major thoroughfare.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 80 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 3 Active listings in West Des Moines, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 69 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.

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

3800 100th St, Urbandale, IA

$1,995,000
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

$1,500,000

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

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Second-Generation Restaurant Space
Second-Generation Restaurant Space

1312 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Multi-level restaurant space with first-floor and mezzanine areas, tenant parking, and views at Papajohn Sculpture Park.

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Restaurant with Drive-Thru For Sale
Restaurant with Drive-Thru For Sale

5814 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

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1,232 sqft

1,232 SF quick-serve restaurant with drive-thru, pole signage.

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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.

Prime Corner Commercial Land Opportunity
Prime Corner Commercial Land Opportunity

104 & 108 1st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$1,100,000
0.20 AC lot

Two adjacent commercial properties on a prime corner with high visibility.

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West Des Moines Commercial Land
West Des Moines Commercial Land

100 Veterans Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$510,000
3.76 AC lot

Commercial land in West Des Moines with highway access.

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Des Moines Land For Sale
Des Moines Land For Sale

1221 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

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0.15 AC lot

Land available in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Clive Land for Sale
Clive Land for Sale

156th & Hickman |, Clive, IA 50325

$840,000
1.38 AC lot

Two commercial pad sites available in Clive, Iowa.

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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

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7,401 sqft 0.43 AC lot
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206 5th St
RESTAURANT

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

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3,058 sqft 0.07 AC lot
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224 5th St
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224 5th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4718

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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

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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

$685,000
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

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3,750 sqft 1.12 AC lot
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122 5th St
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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
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1221 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2623

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3,000 sqft 0.54 AC lot
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4508 University Ave
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4508 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1025

$1,480,000
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

$605,000
Estimated value
4,640 sqft 0.83 AC lot
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6378 Mls Civic Pkwy
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6378 Mls Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8292

$3,520,000
Estimated value
7,173 sqft 1.25 AC lot
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2300 University Ave
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2300 University Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1418

$950,000
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

$1,370,000
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

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6,644 sqft 2.50 AC lot
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4125 Cumming Ave
BAR, TAVERN

4125 Cumming Ave, Cumming, IA 50061-9372

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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

$1,795,000
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

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2,336 sqft 0.49 AC lot
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2025 Grand Ave
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2025 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4202

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3,908 sqft 0.69 AC lot
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815 51st St
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD

815 51st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5818

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2,400 sqft 1.26 AC lot
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3838 Westown Pkwy
RESTAURANT

3838 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1031

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8,568 sqft 1.93 AC lot
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6240 Mls Civic Pkwy
RESTAURANT

6240 Mls Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266-8004

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5,866 sqft 1.21 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 3 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 18,179 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $4,595,000.

Sale prices for restaurant properties in West Des Moines, IA start at $850,000, averaging $1,531,666, and reaching up to $2,385,000 — 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

Conventional restaurants 4
Bars & Pubs 1

Demographics Overview

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

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

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

Neighborhood Average Price
50265 $1.1M

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

New Delisted

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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