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Investment Highlights

  • Located in the Riverpoint Business District, just south of the Downtown Des Moines' Central Business District
  • Qualifies for a Grayfield Tax Credit and is located in an Urban Renewal District
  • Walkable to Court Avenue with direct access the Jackson Street Bridge and the Central Iowa Trails System via the Meredith Trail
  • DX2 Zoning allows for a higher density, mixed-use concept

Executive Summary

Currently a vacant industrial/flex property, the building has excellent potential for redevelopment as a Restaurant/Bar/Entertainment/Multi-Tenant Retail site, but is also zoned DX2, so the site allows for a higher-density redevelopment. Additionally, the site qualifies for a Grayfield Tax Credit and is located in an Urban Renewal District.

Property Facts

Price $1,600,000
Price Per SF $151.66
Sale Type Investment or Owner User
Property Type Industrial
Property Subtype Manufacturing
Building Class C
Lot Size 1.30 AC
Rentable Building Area 10,550 SF
No. Stories 1
Year Built 1958
Tenancy Single
Parking Ratio 0.57/1,000 SF
No. Drive In / Grade-Level Doors 2
Zoning DX2 Downtown District - DX2 is designed for mid-level intensity, mixed-use development within the downtown area.

Space Availability

  • Space
  • Size
  • Space Use
  • Condition
  • Available
  • 1st Floor
  • 10,550 SF
  • Retail
  • -
  • 120 Days

Currently a vacant industrial/flex property, the site offers an excellent opportunity for a Restaurant/Bar/Entertainment/Multi-Tenant Retail redevelopment. Ownership has experience with similar projects, having developed the the property that is home to the popular Lua Brewing in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood.

Space Size Space Use Condition Available
1st Floor 10,550 SF Retail - 120 Days

1st Floor

Size
10,550 SF
Space Use
Retail
Condition
-
Available
120 Days

1st Floor

Size 10,550 SF
Space Use Retail
Condition -
Available 120 Days

Currently a vacant industrial/flex property, the site offers an excellent opportunity for a Restaurant/Bar/Entertainment/Multi-Tenant Retail redevelopment. Ownership has experience with similar projects, having developed the the property that is home to the popular Lua Brewing in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood.

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
020-01074002000
Land Assessment
$316,000
Improvements Assessment
$83,000
Total Assessment
$399,000
  • Listing ID: 39792052

  • Date on Market: 3/16/2026

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 520 SW 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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