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    Des Moines, IA Senior Housing / Retirement Homes for Sale

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    Urbandale, IA Windsor Heights, IA Pleasant Hill, IA
    Retail Mall Redevelopment Opportunity
    $2,200,000
    66,400 SF

    Retail Mall Redevelopment Opportunity

    3850 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

    Anchored retail center with indoor, direct access and strong corridor exposure along high-traffic Merle Hay Road.

    • 66,400 SF Merle Hay Mall retail center (incl. a six‑story high‑rise) built in 1966
    • Zoned C‑4 and located on high‑traffic Merle Hay Road in Des Moines
    • Direct, indoor access to a super‑regional mall
    • Controlled, full‑movement lighted intersection plus multiple lot entrances for access
    • Ample surface and covered parking with multiple entrances
    Updated: Jan 25, 2021
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    Former Office Building with Theater
    $1,600,000
    67,325 SF

    Former Office Building with Theater

    3850 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

    Former office building with attached theater, suitable for redevelopment.

    • Direct connection to Merle Hay Mall providing immediate access to grocery, lifestyle, apparel, entertainment, and the bus line.
    • Suitable for Seniors Housing or Multi‑family project.
    • Large 12,400 SF former theater space adaptable for event space, medical facility, dining hall, or additional units.
    • Six (6) floors of 9,000 square foot space each.
    • Impressive Walkability Score of 74.
    Updated: Aug 24, 2020
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    Based on your search, we've compiled 29 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 2 Active listings in Des Moines, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 19 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.

    Senior Apartment Complex with Controlled Access
    $4,650,000
    2.83 Acres

    Senior Apartment Complex with Controlled Access

    HUD apartment complex for 62+ with individual AC and pull cord call systems, plus laundry and patios.

    5300 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
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    Independent Senior Living Cooperative Unit
    $120,000
    1,229 SF

    Independent Senior Living Cooperative Unit

    Independent senior living cooperative unit with recent updates and amenities.

    1370 SW Magazine Road #116, Ankeny, IA 50023
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    Ankeny 55+ Community Condo
    $117,500
    750 SF

    Ankeny 55+ Community Condo

    Well-maintained 1 bed, 1 bath condo in vibrant community.

    409 SE Delaware Avenue #207, Ankeny, IA 50021
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    Apartment Complex for Senior Living
    $4,650,000
    2.83 Acres

    Apartment Complex for Senior Living

    70-unit apartment complex for residents 62 years and older.

    5300 Stone Ave, Sioux City, IA 51106
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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 Vacant Land in Janesville
    $425,000
    3.00 Acres

    Prime Vacant Land in Janesville

    Three-acre vacant parcel ideal for development in Janesville, Minnesota.

    200 E North Street, Janesville, MN 56048
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    Mankato Multifamily Development Site
    $450,000
    1.44 Acres

    Mankato Multifamily Development Site

    1.44 acre development site ideal for multifamily housing.

    Agency Trail, Mankato, MN 56001
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    Commercial Lot with Highway Visibility
    $411,800
    0.95 Acres

    Commercial Lot with Highway Visibility

    Vacant commercial lot suitable for various business ventures.

    Lot 22 Gabrielle Way, Onalaska, WI 54650
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    Residential Lot in 55+ Community
    $65,000
    0.18 Acres

    Residential Lot in 55+ Community

    Vacant lot in Peculiar, Missouri, ready for new construction.

    22617 Vincent Street, Peculiar, MO 64078
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    Off-Market Properties in Des Moines, IA

    Consider similar Off-Market properties in 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.

    5608 9th St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    28,912 SF Lot: 1.86 Acres
    Estimated value
    $5,750,000

    5608 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-5003

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    1200 Williams St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    3,537 SF Lot: 0.38 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    1200 Williams St, Des Moines, IA 50317-6846

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    2401 8th St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    28,809 SF Lot: 1.06 Acres
    Estimated value
    $505,000

    2401 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1717

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    3000 Easton Blvd
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    4,998 SF Lot: 9.38 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    3000 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317-3124

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    900 56th St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    9,470 SF Lot: 2.50 Acres
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    900 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312-1806

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    701 Riverview St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    37,720 SF Lot: 0.71 Acres
    Estimated value
    $680,000

    701 Riverview St, Des Moines, IA 50316-2343

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    3355 Douglas Ave
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    6,073 SF Lot: 0.77 Acres
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    3355 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-4312

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    4911 19th St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    52,919 SF Lot: 4.63 Acres
    Estimated value
    $715,000

    4911 19th St, Des Moines, IA 50315-4487

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    2910 16th St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    83,885 SF Lot: 1.57 Acres
    Estimated value
    $1,335,000

    2910 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316-1825

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    3806 Easton Blvd
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    11,608 SF Lot: 1.19 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    3806 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317-5730

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    3401 Douglas Ave
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    12,051 SF Lot: 2.70 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    3401 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-4352

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    900 Polk Blvd
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    78,390 SF Lot: 3.04 Acres
    Estimated value
    $1,510,000

    900 Polk Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50312-2225

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    1555 Hull Ave
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    58,230 SF Lot: 3.37 Acres
    Estimated value
    $1,415,000

    1555 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-1341

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    5631 Francis Ave
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    7,567 SF Lot: 0.73 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    5631 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310-1000

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    4216 Easton Blvd
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    6,965 SF Lot: 0.91 Acres
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    4216 Easton Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50317-2807

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    4220 Douglas Ave
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    6,881 SF Lot: 0.69 Acres
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    4220 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-8020

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    940 Cummins Pkwy
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    10,110 SF Lot: 1.42 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    940 Cummins Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50312-1100

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    3610 42nd St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    5,160 SF Lot: 0.98 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    3610 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310-4158

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    3114 42nd St
    HOMES (RETIRED, NURSING)
    6,581 SF Lot: 0.35 Acres
    Value Estimation by Request

    3114 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317-4051

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    Des Moines, IA Senior Housing / Retirement Homes Investment Opportunities Market Analysis

    Explore 21 senior housing / retirement homes for sale in Des Moines, IA on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 133,725 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $3,800,000.

    Sale prices for assisted living facilities in Des Moines, IA start at $1,600,000, averaging $1,900,000, and reaching up to $2,200,000 — 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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    Property Size Breakdown

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

    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 median listing prices of real estate assets

    Neighborhood Average Price
    50310 $1.6M

    Taxes & Financing

    Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.09%
    Property Tax per SF $42.10 per sq ft
    Tax Rate vs County Average 0.49 pp above county avg
    Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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