# 2601 E University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

> **TL;DR:** commercial, $500,000.
> A/C. Est. $2,674/mo. Listed 1063 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $500,000 |
| Lot Size | 16,901 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Property Type | Commercial (Other) |
| Status | Pending |
| Days on Market | 1063 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,528 |
| Estimated Insurance | $146 |
| **Total** | **$2,674** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- 0.39 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
Introducing a prime Commercial Office Space with an array of features designed to elevate your business operations. This property boasts a total of 10 spacious offices, providing an ideal environment for a dynamic and collaborative work culture. The inclusion of a well-appointed conference room offers the perfect setting for meetings, presentations, and strategic planning sessions. Enhancing convenience and functionality, the office space is equipped with a full kitchen, providing a comfortable and efficient space for staff to unwind or collaborate over meals. The property also features a versatile multi-purpose room, allowing for flexible use based on your business needs, whether it be for training sessions, workshops, or team-building activities. As a unique selling point, the sale of this commercial space includes an additional parcel of land, strategically allocated to serve as extra parking space. This additional parcel also comes with a single-family house, presenting potential opportunities for residential use or additional office space expansion. All information obtained from seller and public records.

## Location

- **Address:** 2601 E University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.600183, -93.567619
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.600183,-93.567619

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Joe Bennett
- **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision
- **Broker Phone:** (515) 223-9492
- **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.precisiondsm.com/?sr-listings=sr-search&sr_keywords=686173)

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**MLS#:** 686173 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27
**Source:** listhub

*Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.*

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