520 SW 5th Street

520 SW 5th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

  • For Sale Subject To Offer
  • Property Type VacantLand
  • Property Size 10,550 SF
  • Lot Size 1.33 Acre
  • Year Built 1959
  • Date Updated Jul 14, 2025
Located in the Riverpoint Business District, just south of Downtown Des Moines' Central Business District and situated along the Racoon River between Principal Park and the future downtown pro soccer stadium. Not only is the site walkable to Court Avenue, but it offers direct access to the Jackson Street Bridge and the Central Iowa Trails System via the Meredith Trail. The surrounding area, known as the Gray's Landing development acts an extension of downtown and the neighborhood delivers 35 acres of retail, hotel, office and apartment homes balanced between city and the river.This 1.31 acre future development site is situated along the Raccoon River with direct access to the Jackson Street Bridge and the Raccoon River Valley Trail, which covers 120 miles in Central Iowa. The parcel is the zoned DX2 meaning it is designed for areas within the downtown core that feature a mix of storefronts, offices, and residences, representing a mid-level intensity of activity. With proximity to Principal Park and the future Global Plaza and professional soccer stadium, the site is just blocks away from the Downtown Des Moines Farmer's Market, making it a prime location for mixed-use or multifamily development.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.
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Highlights

  • flexible zoning
  • proximity to everything downtown has to offer
  • unique location

Contacts

broker
Ben Brackett

Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services

Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    55/100 Somewhat Walkable

  • Transit Score ®

    45/100 Some Transit

  • Bike Score ®

    51/100 Bikeable
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  • City Des Moines, IA
  • Neighborhood Downtown Des Moines
  • Zip Code 50309
  • Market Des Moines

Points of Interest

  • BP

    0.26 miles

  • ChargePoint Charging Station

    0.88 miles

  • QuikTrip

    1.04 miles

  • Git N Go

    1.27 miles

  • Kum & Go

    1.35 miles

  • Casey's General Store

    1.65 miles

  • Star

    1.77 miles

  • Conoco

    1.81 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    5.18 miles

  • Ashworth Plaza

    8.76 miles

  • MLK River Park - Parking Lot C

    0.12 miles

  • MLK River Park - Parking Lot B

    0.25 miles

  • MLK River Park - Parking Lot A

    0.27 miles

  • Science Center of Iowa Parking Ramp

    0.41 miles

  • EMC Parking Garage

    0.53 miles

  • 8th & Mulberry Parking Garage

    0.54 miles

  • Wells Fargo Parking Garage

    0.55 miles

  • 5th & Walnut Parking Garage

    0.56 miles

  • 3rd & Court Parking Garage

    0.57 miles

  • 10th Street Parkade

    0.64 miles

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites

    0.43 miles

  • Hampton Inn & Suites Des Moines Downtown

    0.45 miles

  • Residence Inn Des Moines Downtown

    0.47 miles

  • Surety Hotel

    0.57 miles

  • Hotel Fort Des Moines

    0.67 miles

  • Des Lux Hotel

    0.70 miles

  • Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

    0.70 miles

  • Des Moines Marriott Downtown

    0.72 miles

  • Hyatt Place Des Moines Downtown

    0.72 miles

  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel Des Moines Downtown

    0.80 miles

  • Taco Bell

    0.28 miles

  • The Poké Company

    0.28 miles

  • Jimmy John's

    0.29 miles

  • Blaze Pizza

    0.30 miles

  • Fuzzy's Taco Shop

    0.30 miles

  • The Cub Club

    0.34 miles

  • El Bait Shop

    0.39 miles

  • Hessen Haus

    0.44 miles

  • Tipsy Crow Tavern

    0.45 miles

  • Blue Sushi Sake Grill

    0.51 miles

  • Saint Anthony Catholic School

    0.39 miles

  • Washington School

    0.57 miles

  • McKinley Elementary School

    0.82 miles

  • Lincoln High School

    1.07 miles

  • Des Moines Central Campus

    1.17 miles

  • Mercy College of Health Sciences

    1.21 miles

  • Des Moines Central Academy

    1.24 miles

  • Edmunds Elementary School

    1.49 miles

  • Park Avenue School

    1.50 miles

  • Des Moines Area Community College Urban Campus

    1.52 miles

  • Conmigo Early Education Center

    0.97 miles

  • Principal Child Development Center

    1.02 miles

  • Childtime of Des Moines

    1.04 miles

  • Child Development Center

    1.06 miles

  • All Star Daycare And Preschool

    1.55 miles

  • ChildServe Woodland Center

    1.69 miles

  • Wonder Years Academy

    4.02 miles

  • New Horizons Academy

    4.57 miles

  • The Kids Room

    4.86 miles

  • Kingdom Kids Academy

    4.95 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 520 SW 5th Street cost?

The sale price for 520 SW 5th Street is available upon request. Contact the listing broker for more information.

What is the total square footage of 520 SW 5th Street?

520 SW 5th Street totals 10,550 square feet.

When was this property built?

520 SW 5th Street was built in 1959.

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Ben Brackett

Ferguson Commercial Real Estate Services

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