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4520 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
Animal Medical Clinic of Merle Hay · Retail Property For Sale

Investment Highlights

  • Existing animal medical clinic building offered for sale.
  • Built in 1978 with an established commercial layout.
  • Interstate 80/35 is less than one mile north of the property.
  • Zoned C-H Highway Commercial District.

Executive Summary

This opportunity offers the acquisition of an established animal medical clinic property located along Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, Iowa. The property consists of a 2,250-square-foot building situated on approximately 0.48 acres and is zoned C-H Highway Commercial District, supporting a variety of commercial uses subject to local regulations. Built in 1978, the asset provides an existing medical-oriented layout that may appeal to veterinary operators, owner-users, healthcare-related occupiers, or investors seeking a commercial property in a developed corridor.
Positioned on the west side of Merle Hay Road just south of Meredith Drive, the property benefits from frontage along a well-traveled commercial route and convenient access to surrounding neighborhoods and business districts. Interstate 80/35 is located less than one mile north of the site, providing regional connectivity throughout the Des Moines metropolitan area. The surrounding area includes established residential communities, retail services, and commercial businesses that support daily traffic and customer accessibility.
The combination of an existing clinic facility, commercial zoning, and a location within a mature trade area creates flexibility for future occupancy or investment strategies. Its accessibility to major transportation routes and proximity to surrounding population centers support continued commercial use and visibility within the market.

Property Facts

Sale Type
Investment
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
Veterinarian/Kennel
Building Size
2,250 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1978
Price
$625,000
Price Per SF
$277.78
Tenancy
Single
Building Height
1 Story
Building FAR
0.11
Lot Size
0.48 AC
Zoning
C-H
Parking
15 Spaces (3.49 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
107’ on Merle Hay Rd

Amenities

  • Signage
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Monument Signage

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
312-02097002001
Land Assessment
$288,000
Improvements Assessment
$216,000
Total Assessment
$504,000
  • Listing ID: 41836142

  • Date on Market: 8/21/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 4520 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

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