This exceptional investment opportunity presents a 13,822-square-foot Walgreens pharmacy, built in 1999 on a 2.09-acre lot at 1330 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316. The property boasts a strong, corporate-guaranteed, net-net lease with Walgreens, a globally recognized brand, with over 5 years remaining on a 30-year lease (commencing February 29, 2000, expiring February 28, 2030) and six, five-year renewal options. The lease features no rent reduction during recent extensions, minimizing landlord responsibilities. The property enjoys a prime location on a hard corner with excellent visibility along University Avenue and US-69, a heavily trafficked corridor near downtown Des Moines, seeing 35,300 combined vehicles per day. Its proximity to Interstate 235 (71,000+ vehicles per day) and the Iowa State Capitol Building (one mile away) ensures high traffic volume. The property's strong financial performance is reflected in its 8.50% cap rate and a current NOI of $311,000 on an asking price of $3,658,824. The surrounding area boasts a population exceeding 196,300 within a five-mile radius, with projected growth by 2028. Des Moines, Iowa's capital and most populous city, offers a robust economy, particularly in insurance and financial services, with over 80,000 employees working in the downtown area. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stable, high-performing retail investment with a blue-chip tenant in a thriving market.
Highlights
1999 Walgreens build-to-suit; 13,833 SF building on a 2.09-acre parcel.
Double net lease with over 5 years remaining and six 5-year renewal options; no rent reduction during recent extensions.
Hard corner location with excellent visibility on University Ave and US-69 (35,300 vehicles/day), near I-235 (71,000+ vehicles/day) and one mile from the Iowa State Capitol.
Strong demographics: over 196,300 population within a 5-mile radius, projected growth by 2028; Des Moines is Iowa's capital and largest city, a major insurance and financial services center.
Retail property - High-yield Walgreens NN lease, Des Moines.
Where is the retail property located?
The property is located at 1330 University Ave Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,658,824.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1999 Walgreens build-to-suit; 13,833 SF building on a 2.09-acre parcel.; Double net lease with over 5 years remaining and six 5-year renewal options; no rent reduction during recent extensions.; Minimal landlord responsibilities; corporately guaranteed lease.
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