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Mixed-Use Property with Two Buildings
Updated: Sep 18
Mixed-Use Property with Two Buildings

2312 Forest Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

$200,000
7,238 sqft 0.26 AC lot
Two buildings on one parcel totaling 7,238 Square Feet
2312 Forest Avenue includes approximately 1,144 sq. ft. of finished commercial space
Upper level includes two 2‑bedroom apartments opened to the studs
1370 23rd Street is an approximately 4,124 sq. ft. Victorian home
Second building was previously configured as seven apartments
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Five-Unit Victorian Apartment Building
Updated: Jun 1
Five-Unit Victorian Apartment Building

3400 Ravina Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313

$185,000
4,067 sqft 0.37 AC lot
Five‑unit apartment property in a converted Victorian residence
4,067 square feet on 0.37 acres
Built in 1897 with ornate staircase, millwork, stained glass, and fireplace surround
Two units have newer kitchens and flooring; remaining units require substantial work
Two attached garage spaces plus two detached garage spaces
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Six-Unit Apartment Building
Six-Unit Apartment Building

717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$269,000
4,233 sqft 0.30 AC lot

Fully leased multifamily property with basement storage and a substantial on-site parking area.

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30-Unit Apartment Building
30-Unit Apartment Building

5555 Southwest 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

$1,650,000
23,400 sqft 0.73 AC lot

Three-story community with one- and two-bedroom floor plans, surface parking, and recent exterior improvements.

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6-Unit Apartment Building
6-Unit Apartment Building

717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$269,000
4,233 sqft 0.30 AC lot

Fully occupied multifamily property with basement storage, substantial parking, and public utilities.

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Five-Unit Apartment Building
Five-Unit Apartment Building

2931 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50311

$360,000
3,367 sqft 0.26 AC lot

Updated interiors, assigned off-street parking, and a detached garage support the property’s multifamily layout.

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Five-Unit Victorian Apartment Building
Five-Unit Victorian Apartment Building

3400 Ravina Dr, Des Moines, IA 50313

$185,000
4,067 sqft 0.37 AC lot

Historic converted residence with original architectural details, multiple utility meters, garages, and renovation needs.

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47-Unit Apartment Building
47-Unit Apartment Building

3830 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

$2,650,000
34,550 sqft

Two three-story buildings offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with surface parking and functional layouts.

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Renovated 7-Unit Apartment Building
Renovated 7-Unit Apartment Building

2447 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317

$395,000
4,530 sqft

Brick multifamily property with recently upgraded interiors throughout all residences.

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Mixed-Use Property with Apartments
Mixed-Use Property with Apartments

2312 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

$200,000
7,238 sqft

Two renovation-ready structures combine commercial space with residential redevelopment potential on one parcel.

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Six-Unit Apartment Building
Six-Unit Apartment Building

717 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

$269,000
4,233 sqft

Fully leased property with basement storage and a large on-site parking area.

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5-Unit Apartment Building
5-Unit Apartment Building

1439 Henderson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

$339,900
3,510 sqft

Fully occupied apartment property with two-bedroom units, off-street parking, and access to downtown amenities and major roadways.

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36-Unit Apartment Building
36-Unit Apartment Building

1201 East Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,146,697
25,323 sqft

The 1997 property offers a varied mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences.

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6-Unit Apartment Building
6-Unit Apartment Building

1072 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

$270,000
2,769 sqft

Six-unit multifamily property with one residence under renovation and the remaining units occupied.

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12-Unit Apartment Building
12-Unit Apartment Building

1195 Northwest Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

$672,043
15,844 sqft

Multifamily property with consistent two-bedroom, one-bath unit layouts.

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Des Moines Apartment Community
Des Moines Apartment Community

2519 Clarkson Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,069,892
27,360 sqft

45-unit apartment community with renovated units in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Small Multifamily Investment
Small Multifamily Investment

2303 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

$225,000
2,734 sqft

Five-unit multifamily property located just blocks from Drake University.

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Apartment Building With Historic Character
Apartment Building With Historic Character

612 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

$370,000
3,670 sqft

Multifamily asset near walkable retail, dining, coffee, shopping, and downtown amenities.

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6-Unit Apartment Building
6-Unit Apartment Building

2600 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

$565,000
4,320 sqft

Six one-bedroom residences share basement laundry and storage, with refreshed interiors and outdoor yard areas.

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7-Unit Apartment Building
7-Unit Apartment Building

1800 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$307,219
18,005 sqft

One-bedroom units include shared laundry and landlord-paid heat, water, sewer, trash, and common-area utilities.

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8-Unit Apartment Building
8-Unit Apartment Building

3274 E. EUCLID AVE., Des Moines, IA 50317

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5,568 sqft

Updated interiors and individual exterior entrances serve all eight units.

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Value-Add Multifamily Apartment Community
Value-Add Multifamily Apartment Community

920 Meadow Lane, Des Moines, IA 50315

$5,500,000
6.86 AC lot

102-unit apartment community across multiple parcels with surface parking in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Renovated 12-Unit Multifamily Property
Renovated 12-Unit Multifamily Property

2411 WELBECK RD, Des Moines, IA 50310

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8,784 sqft

Twelve fully renovated 2-bedroom units are offered with residential utility bill-back in place.

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Remodeled 24-Unit Apartment Building
Remodeled 24-Unit Apartment Building

4221 SE 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

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14,256 sqft 0.65 AC lot

Three-story walk-up with 24 one-bedroom units, individually metered electric, and on-site surface parking.

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Des Moines, IA Apartment Buildings Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 apartment buildings for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 31 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 353,991 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $21,807,751.

Sale prices for apartment complexes in Des Moines, IA start at $185,000, averaging $908,656, and reaching up to $5,500,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Demographics Overview

Population 306K
Population Growth (5Y) +2.6%
Median Household Income $80,154
College Educated 12.6%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

Identify Des Moines submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

Neighborhood Average Price
50311 $262.9K
50316 $339.9K
50312 $370K
50317 $395K
50314 $557.8K

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.09%
Property Tax per SF $42.10 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.49 pp above county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

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Property Size Breakdown

The majority of commercial real estate listings in Des Moines fall within the 100,000+ square foot range.

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