# 5405 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

> **TL;DR:** single family, $745,000, built 1975. Est. $3,228/mo. Listed 57 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $745,000 |
| Year Built | 1975 |
| Lot Size | 26,877 sqft (0.62 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 57 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $3,228 |
| **Total** | **$3,228** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1975
- 0.62 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Exceptional investment/business opportunity located just blocks from Merle Hay mall and the highly anticipated new 3500 seat multi-use arena (home to Drake Hockey & Iowa Demon Hawks). The 2354 ft structure could be turn key fast casual, coffee, or special retail. Features newer grease traps and a drive-thru. Also, all stainless prep tables, hoods, appliances, and cooler stay. High visibility frontage on Douglas Ave corridor boasts 12,600 cars daily. The massive 56 million dollar Merle Hay Mall redevelopment project is transforming this neighborhood into a premier regional entertainment destination for long term value appreciation. All information obtained from seller and public record.

## Location

- **Address:** 5405 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.629733, -93.69298
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.629733,-93.69298

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Michael TenHaken
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision
- **Phone:** 5152084980
- **Email:** michael@michael-tenhaken.com

## Primary Photo

![5405 Douglas Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/563907467d16cbea6797d8c94f7bfd5bl-f1032485198r.jpg)

*10 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/5405-douglas-avenue-des-moines-ia-50310-a734344)*

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**MLS#:** 734344 | **Updated:** 2026-04-26
**Source:** listhub

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