Davenport, Iowa — Research Pkwy

18
Acres
Shovel-Ready

I-80 Visible · All Utilities On-Site · Shovel-Ready

For Sale / For Lease

Shovel-ready industrial acreage in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center on Research Pkwy — zoned, surveyed, and engineered with a 60,000 SF flex building concept ready to go.

$1.65/SF $71,874/acre · $1,292,793 total · For Sale or Lease
Aerial view — 18-acre industrial site, Research Pkwy, Davenport IA
~18 Acre Plat
783KGross Square Feet

Single replatted parcel

60KSF Building Concept

3-bay flex · For Sale or Lease

I-80Corridor Access

Chicago to Des Moines

L-1Light Industrial

L-1 Light Industrial Zoning District

$1.65Per Square Foot

$71,874/acre · $1,292,793 total

Davenport's Premier
Industrial Development Site

Last updated: April 2026

Address

Research Pkwy, Davenport IA

City / State

Davenport, Iowa 52806

Total Acres

~18 Acres ±

Gross SF

783,208 SF ±

Parcel

1 Replatted Parcel

Zoning

L-1 Light Industrial

Building Concept

60,000 SF · 3-Bay Flex

Environmental

Phase I Complete — Clean

Utilities

On Site — All Available

Listing Type

For Sale  For Lease

Asking Price

$1.65/SF · $71,874/ac · $1,292,793

Park

Eastern Iowa Industrial Center

18-acre shovel-ready industrial development site in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center on Research Pkwy. This fully replatted single parcel delivers unparalleled I-80 visibility alongside global leaders in the Eastern Iowa Industrial Center — with direct connectivity to Chicago, Des Moines, and the broader Midwest freight network.

The site is zoned L-1 Light Industrial and pre-engineered for development. A 60,000 SF flex industrial building concept has been prepared showing three bays (22,000 SF / 20,000 SF / 18,000 SF) with room for future phases. Phase I environmental is clean. All site utilities are on site — sanitary sewer, natural gas, water, fiber, and power are all available and stubbed to the parcel.

Available for sale or for lease. Ideal for a regional owner-user headquarters, flex industrial developer, or 1031 exchange buyer. Complete due diligence package — Phase I, utility maps, and site concept plan — available immediately upon request.

Site Utilities — All On Site

Electric
MidAmerican Energy · 161kV + 13.2kV
🔥Natural Gas
MidAmerican Energy · 4" line on site
💧Water
Iowa American Water · 12" main
🔗Fiber
Central Scott Telephone · 10 Gb
🚽Sanitary Sewer
City of Davenport · 8" main

Asking Price

$1,292,793

$1.65/SF · $71,874/acre · 783,208 SF · 17.98 acres

Also Available

For Lease

Build-to-suit · Contact for terms

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Phase 1 Building Concept

Conceptual site layout showing Phase 1 flex industrial building placement, drives, parking, stormwater detention, and utility connections.

Corn Belt Industrial Concept — Site Layout Plan Phase 1
Site Concept Plan · Phase 1 · March 2026 Corn Belt Industrial Concept — Site Layout Plan, Phase 1  ↗ Click to enlarge

22,000

Flex Space 1 (SF)

South bay. Drive-in and dock access. Independent demising possible.

20,000

Flex Space 2 (SF)

Center bay. Distribution, light manufacturing, or anchor tenant.

18,000

Flex Space 3 (SF)

North bay. Ideal for service, contractor, or owner-user occupancy.

60,000

Whole Building — For Sale or Lease

The entire 60,000 SF facility available as a single-tenant build-to-suit. 22,000 + 20,000 + 18,000 SF. Sale or lease — contact us to discuss terms.

This is a conceptual layout for planning purposes. Final building size, placement, and configuration are subject to buyer/tenant requirements, site engineering, and municipal approvals.

Large Format Option

Up to 200,000 SF — Single Tenant

The full site can accommodate a large-format distribution or manufacturing facility of up to 200,000 SF. Site dimensions support a 320′ × 625′ footprint — ideal for regional distribution, light manufacturing, or a corporate campus. Build-to-suit sale or lease available.

200,000Max SF
320′Width
625′Depth
Large format site concept — 200,000 SF single tenant option, 320x625 footprint, Research Pkwy Davenport IA
200,000 SF Large Format Concept  ↗ Click to enlarge

This is a conceptual layout for planning purposes. Final building size, placement, and configuration are subject to buyer/tenant requirements, site engineering, and municipal approvals.

Quad Cities
Industrial Corridor

Daily Vehicle Traffic
at the Site

Iowa DOT annual average daily traffic counts for the I-80 and Northwest Blvd interchange — directly adjacent to the 18-acre site.

INTERSTATE 80
Eastbound 16,700 VPD
Westbound 16,700 VPD
12,190,500 annual vehicles per direction
130
Northbound 8,100 VPD
Southbound 8,100 VPD
5,956,500 annual vehicles per direction

Source: Iowa DOT Annual Average Daily Traffic · I-80 & Northwest Blvd interchange, Davenport IA  ·  Annual = VPD × 365

Iowa DOT traffic count map — I-80 and Northwest Blvd interchange showing 18 Acre Site

Iowa DOT traffic count overlay — I-80 & Northwest Blvd interchange. Numbers represent annual average daily vehicle counts. 18 Acre site visible upper center.

Unmatched Access
to Major Corridors

80

±1 mi

to I-80

280

±2 mi

to I-280

±0.4 mi

Davenport Municipal Airport

±3.2 mi

UPS Facility

±16.7 mi

Quad City Int'l Airport

±15 mi

Barge Terminal

Regional Access

I-80< 1 mile
I-280< 2 miles
I-74< 6 miles
Iowa City50 miles
Chicago150 miles
Des Moines155 miles

Area Amenities

  • Diesel / truck stops & fueling stations
  • Cat scale(s)
  • Easy access to Interstate 80
  • High visibility from interstate
  • Semi-truck acceleration lanes
  • Convenient food options
  • Site located near other industrial users
  • Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Zone — North 1

Drive Times
to Major Markets

Des Moines

Iowa

2.5 hrs

Chicago

Illinois

2.5 hrs

St. Louis

Missouri

4 hrs

Indianapolis

Indiana

4 hrs

Minneapolis

Minnesota

5.5 hrs

Kansas City

Missouri

6 hrs

Economic Incentives

The City of Davenport offers a variety of assistance programs and economic incentives to help grow local businesses and recruit new investment.

Economic Development Loans

The City of Davenport may provide low-to-no interest loans for businesses creating new jobs in the Davenport area.

High Quality Jobs Program

Offered by the State of Iowa — provides qualifying businesses tax benefits and direct financial assistance to locate, expand, or modernize an Iowa facility.

Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption — Zone North 1

Tax exemption on the increase in property taxes resulting from improvements. This site is located in the Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Zone (North 1).

Year% Taxes Exempt
180%
270%
360%
450%
540%
640%
730%
830%
920%
1020%

Demographics

Area Demographics

Population and household data within 1, 5, and 10 miles of the site.

1 Mile5 Miles10 Miles
Total Population4,37889,442334,294
Median Age38.637.337.7
Est. Households1,70137,776137,611
Est. Avg. HH Income$109,786$75,876$61,788
# Persons per Household2.62.42.4
Average House Value$297,993$237,400$166,876

Use Cases

Sale or Lease —
Built for Industrial.

01

Owner-User Headquarters

A construction company, distributor, or logistics firm currently leasing space in an older building — build your legacy HQ on 18 acres with room to grow. Your concept, your timeline, no landlord.

02

Flex Industrial Development

Build 60,000 SF of multi-tenant flex space across three bays (22,000 SF / 20,000 SF / 18,000 SF) — or lease the whole building as a single tenant. The site concept plan is ready. I-80 visibility drives tenant demand.

03

1031 Exchange / Investment

Deploy 1031 exchange capital into a low-risk, high-upside industrial land position. Zero entitlement risk — replatted, zoned, Phase I clean, utilities in. Complete due diligence package available for immediate review.

Due Diligence Package

Available Documents

Available to serious buyers and tenants upon request. Fill out the contact form and we'll send the full package.

Site Concept Plan

Phase 1 site layout — 60,000 SF flex building with drive access, parking, stormwater detention, and full road configuration.

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Phase I Environmental

Complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessment by Terracon. Clean report — no recognized environmental conditions identified.

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Let's Talk
About the Land

Sold direct by owner. Brokers representing a qualified buyer are welcome — 2.5% co-op commission paid at closing. Complete due diligence package available immediately: Phase I environmental, utility maps, and site concept plan. Reach out to schedule a site walk or discuss terms.

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