Johnston, IA

5495 Merle Hay Rd,
Up to 8,000 SF available – Build-to-suit or ground lease in a high-income, high-growth corridor

WELCOME TO
5495 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Up to 8,000 SF available – Build-to-suit or ground lease in a high-income, high-growth corridor

  • Drive-thru ready – Excellent site depth and frontage ideal for QSR or coffee users

  • High-visibility corridor – ±18,000 AADT on Merle Hay Rd with full ingress/egress

  • Affluent trade area – Avg. household income exceeds $118K within 3 miles

  • Retail synergy – Near Hy-Vee, Walgreens, Starbucks, and Johnston Town Center

  • Regional connectivity – Immediate access to I-80 and I-35, drawing from greater Des Moines

  • Flexible site planning – Perfect for QSR, medical, service, or multi-tenant retail

  • Commercial zoning – Supports food, service, medical, and professional uses

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Demographics Snapshot:

  • Population (3 mi): 40,085

  • Daytime Pop. (3 mi): 29,130

  • Avg. HH Income (3 mi): $113,058

  • Avg. Home Value (3 mi): $369,158

  • Median Age (3 mi): 40.4

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Ready to bring your brand to Johnston?

Contact Vince Hrjapins or Rachel Uloth for site details, pricing, or a custom development proposal.

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RACHEL ULOTH
LEASING SPECIALIST
254.396.3257
RULOTH@leadersre.com

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VINCE HRJAPINS
DIRECTOR OF LEASING
847.502.3391
VHRJAPINS@leadersre.com