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Merle Hay Tower

3850 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

Merle Hay Mall is located conveniently at the border of Urbandale and Des Moines in a densely-populated residential area with approximately 90,000 people within a 3-mile radius and the greatest number of high income households in the market. This retail corridor is in a prime location along Merle Hay Road, which is Des Moines' third most traveled road. The Merle Hay Tower boasts impressive amenities including its location along three bus lines, direct indoor access to the super-regional mall, a two-story parking deck directly outside the entrance, and a former theater space ideal for re-purposing as common area space also connected directly to the building.Merle Hay Mall is located conveniently at the border of Urbandale and Des Moines in a densely-populated residential area with approximately 89,000 people within a 3-mile radius and the greatest number of high income households in the market. This retail corridor is in a prime location along Merle Hay Road, which is Des Moines' third most traveled road. The sale includes a six story high rise and adjacent former theater, which could be used for a medical or event center. This redevelopment opportunity is best suited for active seniors housing or multifamily due to the Tower's direct access to amenities such as grocery, apparel, lifestyle, entertainment, and public transit; however, ownership is motivated to redevelop and would be open to other uses that coincide well with the mall. Most notable tenants ownership has brought to the mall within the past few years includes FLIX Brewhouse Luxury Theater, Ross Dress For Less, Gameday Sports Bar & Restaurant and more. Existing tenants include Kohl's, Target, Merle Hay Lanes, Ulta, Old Navy, Massage Heights and more!

Key features

  • Controlled, Full Movement Lighted Intersection
  • Direct, Indoor Access to Super-Regional Mall
  • High Walkability Score
  • HVAC System in Good Condition
  • Located Along 3 Des Moines Area Transit Authority Bus Stops
  • Located Ideally on High-Traffic Merle Hay Road
  • Multiple Lot Entrances with Ample Surface and Covered Parking
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Contacts

broker
Nora Walsh

SVN | CREATE Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Building Details

  • For Sale $1,600,000
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 67,325 SF
  • Parking Ratio 5.00 / 1,000 SF
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1966
  • Date Updated Apr 16, 2025

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    Very Walkable (81)
  • Transit Score ®

    Some Transit (38)
  • Bike Score ®

    Bikeable (55)
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Location

  • City Des Moines, IA
  • Neighborhood Merle Hay
  • Zip Code 50310
  • Market Des Moines
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  • Street

Points of Interest

Kum & Go

0.63 miles

QuikTrip

0.90 miles

Git N Go

0.99 miles

BP

1.25 miles

Hy-Vee Gas

1.59 miles

Tesla Supercharger

4.32 miles

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.79 miles

Ashworth Plaza

5.67 miles

Greenlots

9.79 miles

Windsor Place Parking

2.21 miles

Sophomore Lot

2.78 miles

Lot 29

2.83 miles

Lot 33

2.86 miles

Lot 22

2.89 miles

Lot 27

2.90 miles

Lot 18

2.91 miles

Lot 26

2.94 miles

Lot 25

2.94 miles

Casey's Car Wash

0.36 miles

Mister Car Wash

0.49 miles

A&D Kwik Kar Wash

1.15 miles

Kum & Go Car Wash

1.63 miles

Enterprise

1.94 miles

Urbandale Auto Wash

2.02 miles

Johnston Car Wash

2.27 miles

Hertz

2.95 miles

Old Chicago

0.05 miles

Pizza Hut Express

0.08 miles

Gameday

0.09 miles

Applebee's

0.10 miles

Jimmy John's

0.14 miles

Dunkin'

0.16 miles

Wingstop

0.17 miles

Noodles & Company

0.17 miles

Taco John's

0.17 miles

Merle Hay Mall

0.09 miles

Target

0.09 miles

Kohl's

0.12 miles

Haymarket Mall

0.28 miles

Burlington

0.30 miles

Price Chopper

0.50 miles

Big Lots

0.70 miles

Fareway Meat Market

1.58 miles

ALDI

1.73 miles

UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Merle Hay

0.23 miles

Mercy Urbandale Medical Clinic

0.36 miles

Price Chopper Pharmacy

0.51 miles

Walgreens

0.70 miles

Urbandale Fire Department Station 1

0.79 miles

Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 9

0.80 miles

CVS Pharmacy

1.08 miles

Family Medicine at Northwest

1.22 miles

Medicap Pharmacy

1.40 miles

3850 Merle Hay Road Listing Summary

  • What is the asking price at Merle Hay Tower?

    Merle Hay Tower is currently listed for sale at $1,600,000.

  • What is the total size of Merle Hay Tower?

    Merle Hay Tower has a total of 67,325 square feet.

  • What is the year built for Merle Hay Tower?

    The year built for Merle Hay Tower is 1966.

Contact Listing Broker
broker
Nora Walsh

SVN | CREATE Commercial Real Estate Advisors

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