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Des Moines, IA Retail Properties & Spaces for Sale

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Mixed-Use Property with Two Buildings
Updated: Sep 18
Mixed-Use Property with Two Buildings

2312 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

$200,000
7,238 sqft 0.26 AC lot
Two buildings on one parcel totaling 7,238 Square Feet
2312 Forest Avenue includes approximately 1,144 sq. ft. of finished commercial space
Upper level includes two 2‑bedroom apartments opened to the studs
1370 23rd Street is an approximately 4,124 sq. ft. Victorian home
Second building was previously configured as seven apartments
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Four-Bay Auto Shop
Updated: Oct 16
Four-Bay Auto Shop

2603 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

$700,000
0.73 AC lot
Four service bays
More than 4,000 square feet of building space
0.733‑acre parcel zoned C‑2
Customer reception, office, kitchenette, and restroom
Detached outbuilding and fenced area
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Retail Space
Retail Space

6301 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

$499,900
0.30 AC lot

C-2 zoning and public water and sewer serve the property.

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Historic Court Avenue Retail Opportunity
Historic Court Avenue Retail Opportunity

310 Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

$1,350,000
7,999 sqft

Prime retail/restaurant space in Des Moines' historic Court District.

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Self-Service Car Wash with Multiple Bays
Self-Service Car Wash with Multiple Bays

3740 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317

$200,000
0.31 AC lot

Established automotive service property with enclosed washing and vacuum areas.

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Automotive Property With Attached Shop
Automotive Property With Attached Shop

4106 E 14th, Des Moines, IA 50313

$675,000

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

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Storefront with ATV Tour Business
Storefront with ATV Tour Business

Des Moines, 50309

$200,000

Operating storefront includes climate control, a dedicated mechanic area, and an established ATV rental and tour operation.

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Turnkey Bank in Thriving District
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
Retail Property in Capitol East

521 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

$569,124
3,168 sqft

Retail space with high visibility in Capitol East neighborhood.

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Freestanding Retail Building
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
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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Office Units with Retail Space
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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Freestanding Retail Storefront
Freestanding Retail Storefront

3720 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313

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9,844 sqft 1.23 AC lot

Existing retail improvements with pad-site flexibility, parking, and access along an established commercial corridor.

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Self-Service Car Wash with Enclosed Bays
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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Auto Repair Shop with Drive-Through
Auto Repair Shop with Drive-Through

101 Clark St, Des Moines, IA 50314

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3,540 sqft 0.30 AC lot

Industrial-zoned automotive property with service bays, drive-through access, and supplemental living space near Downtown Des Moines.

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Mixed-Use Property with Apartments
Mixed-Use Property with Apartments

2312 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

$200,000
7,238 sqft

Two renovation-ready structures combine commercial space with residential redevelopment potential on one parcel.

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University Avenue Commercial Building For Sale
University Avenue Commercial Building For Sale

4326 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

$550,000
3,784 sqft

Commercial building with service bays, gas pumps, and billboard.

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Shopping Center Inline Retail Opportunities
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
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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Freestanding Retail Space with Hood
Freestanding Retail Space with Hood

6120 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312

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1,848 sqft

A restaurant-oriented building offers a freestanding layout and on-site parking along Grand Avenue.

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Retail Space with Street Frontage
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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Automotive Shop with Overhead Doors
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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Restaurant Property with Outdoor Patio
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
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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Des Moines, IA Retail Properties & Spaces Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 retail properties & spaces for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 40 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 286,740 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $12,689,261.

Sale prices for stores in Des Moines, IA start at $200,000, averaging $704,958, 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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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Storefront properties 23
Automotive properties 15
Shopping centers 10
Auto shops 9
Banks 2

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 $543.7K

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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Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

Property Size Breakdown

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

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