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Church Facility With Event Space
Updated: Aug 24
Church Facility With Event Space

3023 E 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$474,900
0.85 AC lot
4,282 sq ft building on 0.847 acres
P2 zoning: Public, Civic, and Institutional
Large central room for services, gatherings, and events
Two separate public restrooms and a dedicated parking lot
Brick construction with forced‑air natural gas heat and central air
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Day Care Center with Martial Arts Studio
Updated: Aug 21
Day Care Center with Martial Arts Studio

606 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315

$1,600,000
16,160 sqft
16,160‑square‑foot day care property
Child care operation with a 30‑year history
Martial arts studio occupies part of the property
Business may be included with the sale
Six AC units and furnaces
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Industrial Flex Building with Crane
Industrial Flex Building with Crane

700 New York Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

$4,200,000
36,430 sqft 2.06 AC lot

Renovated commercial facility with docks, drive-in access, crane system, and secured outdoor storage.

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Church and Community Facility
Church and Community Facility

3023 29th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

$474,900
4,282 sqft

Adaptable civic-use building with a large gathering room, separate restrooms, and dedicated on-site parking.

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Renovated Storefront Property
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
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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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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Commercial NNN Property
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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Day Care Facility with Expansion Land
Day Care Facility with Expansion Land

644 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

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10,800 sqft

Existing facility with adjacent land for parking, outdoor space, expansion, or redevelopment subject to approvals.

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Caliber Collision Auto Shop
Caliber Collision Auto Shop

3297 NW Prairie Ln, Des Moines, IA 50313

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12,600 sqft

A 2019-built automotive facility occupied under a corporate-guaranteed NNN lease.

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Institutional Worship and Service Center
Institutional Worship and Service Center

1326 SIXTH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50309

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10,292 sqft

Well-maintained institutional facility with a flexible layout for worship, nonprofit programs, early education, and counseling uses.

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Jiffy Lube NNN Property
Jiffy Lube NNN Property

6136 SE 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320

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2,139 sqft

Automotive service property with an absolute NNN lease and nationally recognized Jiffy Lube tenancy.

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Freestanding Childcare Facility For Sale
Freestanding Childcare Facility For Sale

4541 FLEUR DR, Des Moines, IA 50321

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8,788 sqft

Purpose-built childcare facility on a high-traffic corridor in Des Moines.

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Fenced Flex Space Property
Fenced Flex Space Property

1330 Wayne Street, Des Moines, IA 50316

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1.93 AC lot

Light Industrial-zoned acreage includes a secured former greenhouse facility with regional interstate connectivity.

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Nursery Greenhouse Facility
Nursery Greenhouse Facility

1444 E Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

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26,350 sqft

Vacant greenhouse property with three structures and RX1 mixed-use zoning.

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Industrial Specialty Property
Industrial Specialty Property

1962 East Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

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9,480 sqft

Specialty commercial property designated for industrial use in Des Moines.

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Corner Specialty Property
Corner Specialty Property

5723 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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8,100 sqft

Corner commercial specialty property at the intersection of Merle Hay Road and Franklin Avenue.

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Industrial Specialty Building
Industrial Specialty Building

112 SE 4th, Des Moines, IA 50309

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17,657 sqft

Industrial specialty building totaling 17,657 SF available for sale.

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Commercial Land
Commercial Land

1203 & 1221 4th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$220,000

For sale land parcels at 1203 and 1221 4th Street in Des Moines, IA.

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Absolute NNN Walgreens Retail
Absolute NNN Walgreens Retail

4415 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

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For sale Walgreens with a new 15-year absolute NNN lease, zero landlord obligations, and corporate Walgreens guarantee.

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3-Building Church Campus
3-Building Church Campus

715 SE 14th Court, Des Moines, IA 50317

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0.80 AC lot

Religious facility with a sanctuary, fellowship hall, parsonage, and on-site parking.

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Built-to-Suit Medical Office
Built-to-Suit Medical Office

2525 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Purpose-built healthcare facility under an absolute NNN lease with built-in rent escalations and renewal options.

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Specialty Property
Specialty Property

1505-1509 Michigan St, Des Moines, IA 50314

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Specialty property building situated in the downtown business corridor of central Des Moines, Iowa.

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Industrial Property
Industrial Property

1800 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

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Industrial facility offering 85,540 SF, presented for sale.

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Des Moines, IA Specialty Properties Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 specialty properties for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 25 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 177,249 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $7,964,800.

Sale prices for properties in Des Moines, IA start at $220,000, averaging $1,137,828, and reaching up to $4,200,000 — 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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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

NNN properties 8
Churches & religious facilities 5
Day care centers 4
Schools 3
Nursery and garden centers 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
50314 $220K
50317 $474.9K
50315 $648.3K
50312 $650K
50313 $4.2M

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

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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.

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