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Updated: Sep 25, 2025

University Avenue Commercial Building For Sale

4326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

$550,000

3,784 sqft

High‑visibility billboard generating strong annual income
Prominent commercial building on busy University Avenue
Features five service bays
Two gas pumps available
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4326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311,

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Est. Cap Rate

8.2%
Above avg (5.9%)
Est. NOI

$45K
Annual
Price @ 7% Cap

$640K
Above asking

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Updated: May 7

Self-Service Car Wash with Multiple Bays

3740 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317

$200,000

0.31 AC lot

Multiple enclosed self‑service wash bays
Self‑service wash equipment with vacuum and service areas
0.305‑acre property at 3740 Easton Boulevard
MX1 zoning
Building constructed in 1964 with brick construction

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Automotive Property With Attached Shop

4106 E 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313

$749,000

Finished office space connects to an attached shop and storage area, with a gated driveway.

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Car Lift Auto Shop

1501 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$315,000

0.16 AC lot

Brick-and-block commercial building with public utilities and an existing automotive layout in Des Moines.

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Automotive Property With Attached Shop

4106 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313

$749,000

2,568 sqft

Finished office, gated access, and a surfaced lot support automotive uses.

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Turnkey Bank in Thriving District

2805 Beaver Ave |, Des Moines, IA 50310

$1,510,000

5,000 sqft 0.85 AC lot

Spacious bank building with redevelopment potential in a walkable neighborhood.

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Retail Property in Capitol East

521 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

$725,000

3,168 sqft

Retail space with high visibility in Capitol East neighborhood.

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Freestanding Retail Building

3400 East 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$384,024

1,018 sqft 1.70 AC lot

Standalone retail property positioned on a 1.7-acre parcel in Des Moines.

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Retail Property in Des Moines

6200 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

$3,150,000

14,560 sqft

Single-tenant retail property operating as a Walgreens.

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Renovated Storefront Property

6007 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

$345,000

2,595 sqft 0.55 AC lot

Single-story commercial building with RX1 zoning and improvements completed in 2022.

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Freestanding Storefront Building

Des Moines, IA 50312

$650,000

1,890 sqft

Single-tenant retail asset with MX2 zoning and an occupied lease.

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Office Units with Retail Space

6307 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

$211,213

2,880 sqft

Office and retail space is positioned along Hickman Road near Interstate 80/35 access.

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Self-Service Car Wash with Enclosed Bays

3740 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317

$200,000

3,275 sqft

Automotive service property with wash equipment, vacuum areas, and convenient in-and-out access.

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Shopping Center Inline Retail Opportunities

6720 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

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45,722 sqft

Flexible west mall inline space is available within a redeveloped mixed-use center anchored by health and community uses.

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Brick Mixed-Use Building

4000-4002 11th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313

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1,425 sqft

Combines a neighborhood retail suite with a one-bedroom apartment, kitchen, fenced yard, and covered patio.

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Automotive Shop with Overhead Doors

1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

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3,223 sqft

Renovated automotive shop with polished concrete, heating/cooling, and four overhead doors.

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Retail Space with Street Frontage

1604 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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1,400 sqft

Available now along an active commercial corridor with pedestrian and vehicle activity.

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Restaurant Property with Outdoor Patio

216 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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46,816 sqft

Multi-level restaurant property with open floor plans, exposed brick, expansive windows, and updated common areas.

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Renovated Auto Shop with Overhead Doors

1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

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3,798 sqft

Automotive property with heating, cooling, polished concrete, and zoning for car rental use.

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Top-Floor Mixed-Use Office Opportunity

418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

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9,349 sqft

12-story class A building with an income-producing Wells Fargo tenant, plus remaining space available to lease or occupy.

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Automotive Shop with Car Lift

1501 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

$315,000

1,894 sqft

Fully functioning automotive shop in high-traffic location for sale.

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Commercial NNN Property

4416 MERLE HAY RD DES MOINES IA 50310-1412, Des Moines, IA 50310

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5,888 sqft

The property carries Commercial zoning and an NNN lease structure.

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Corner-Lot Flex Building

4000 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

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8,459 sqft

Retail and warehouse components occupy a commercial building positioned at the SW 9th Street and Watrous Avenue intersection.

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Retail Building with Outbuildings

5706 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

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1,503 sqft 0.63 AC lot

1.5-story retail building on a rectangular lot with NX1 zoning, plus an unfinished basement and two functional outbuildings.

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Des Moines, IA Retail Properties & Spaces Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 retail properties & spaces for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 64 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 473,130 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $12,143,237.

Sale prices for stores in Des Moines, IA start at $200,000, averaging $714,308, and reaching up to $3,150,000 — 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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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
Urbandale - 50322	$211.2K
Des Moines - 50309	$542.4K

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%

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New vs delisted commercial listings in Polk County

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

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

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Des Moines, IA Retail Properties & Spaces for Sale

4326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

3740 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317

4106 E 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313

1501 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

4106 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313

2805 Beaver Ave |, Des Moines, IA 50310

521 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

3400 East 25th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

6200 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

6007 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

Des Moines, IA 50312

6307 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50322

3740 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317

6720 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

4000-4002 11th Pl, Des Moines, IA 50313

1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

1604 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

216 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

1424 Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

418 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

1501 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

4416 MERLE HAY RD DES MOINES IA 50310-1412, Des Moines, IA 50310

4000 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

5706 SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Des Moines, IA Retail Properties & Spaces Market Trends and Statistics

Top Commercial Asset Segments

Demographics Overview

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

Taxes & Financing

Listings Trend

Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

Average Property Price per SF

Residential Income

Property Size Breakdown

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