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Des Moines Duplex: Hybrid Income
Updated: Feb 16
Des Moines Duplex: Hybrid Income

6306 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

$249,000
2,260 sqft
Hybrid income property with stable long‑term tenant and high‑occupancy furnished medium‑term rental (MTR) unit, providing immediate cash flow.
Turnkey MTR operation with all furniture, equipment, and housewares included; FF&E replaced in Fall 2025.
Significant recent capital improvements including roof, windows, doors, exterior paint, and sewer line replacement (2025).
Strong financial performance: $19,687 in‑place NOI with a path to $23,000 pro forma NOI; 7.9% in‑place cap rate and 9.2% pro forma cap rate.
Each unit has its own attached 1‑car garage.
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Side-by-Side Duplex Portfolio
Updated: Jun 10
Side-by-Side Duplex Portfolio

707 & 715 E Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$590,000
3,499 sqft 0.67 AC lot
Side‑by‑side duplexes at 707 & 715 E. McKinley Ave., offering 4 total units in one portfolio setup.
Per seller, all four units have 3 bedrooms plus additional finished basement square footage; walkout basements and spacious backyards.
Combined gross monthly income for both duplexes is $4,893.
Tenants pay all utilities, including water, sewer, storm water, gas, electric, lawn care, and snow removal.
Recent updates include new furnace and A/C (2023) and a replaced water heater (2024) at 715 E. McKinley Ave.
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Duplex with Separate Driveways
Duplex with Separate Driveways

2525 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$469,900
4,135 sqft 0.49 AC lot

Duplex on a nearly half-acre lot with separate driveways, updated interiors, and a detached two-car garage.

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All-Brick Duplex with Detached Garage
All-Brick Duplex with Detached Garage

1000 Hoffman Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

$280,000
1,404 sqft 0.21 AC lot

Well-maintained duplex with detached 2-car garage and updated roof and central air systems.

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Brick Duplex with Two Metered Units
Brick Duplex with Two Metered Units

2806 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

$215,000
1,569 sqft 0.25 AC lot

Brick duplex with two separately metered units, each with dedicated HVAC and laundry, plus a fenced yard and tuck-under garage.

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Walkout Duplex with Rental Certificate
Walkout Duplex with Rental Certificate

815 E Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$290,000
1,856 sqft 0.24 AC lot

Two rented units in a walkout duplex with multiple recent mechanical updates and a valid rental certificate.

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Duplex with Two Income Units
Duplex with Two Income Units

1019/1021 Kirkwood Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$195,000
1,586 sqft 0.16 AC lot

Two separate residential units with included appliances, detached two-car garage access, and recent exterior and HVAC updates.

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Central Duplex Income Property
Central Duplex Income Property

1448 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$119,000
2,842 sqft 0.14 AC lot

Duplex with a 3-bedroom and a 2-bedroom unit, each offering in-unit laundry and one bathroom.

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Turn-Key Duplex with In-Unit Laundry
Turn-Key Duplex with In-Unit Laundry

1355 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$260,000
2,064 sqft 0.18 AC lot

Two occupied 2BR/1BA units with independent layouts and washer/dryer setups, sold with appliances included.

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Clean Duplex Investment Property
Clean Duplex Investment Property

4324 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$295,000
1,530 sqft 0.30 AC lot

Well-kept duplex offers two 2-bedroom units, each with 1 bath and a detached 1-car garage.

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Des Moines Duplex Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Duplex Investment Opportunity

612 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$280,000
2,016 sqft 0.23 AC lot

Income-generating duplex near shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines.

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Ranch Duplex with Private Deck
Ranch Duplex with Private Deck

1242 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$229,000
1,513 sqft 0.20 AC lot

Updated duplex with two units, four bedrooms total, and separate upper access with a private deck.

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Des Moines Duplex: Income Potential
Des Moines Duplex: Income Potential

1022 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$275,000
1,944 sqft 0.24 AC lot

Well-located duplex in Des Moines with immediate income potential.

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Two-Unit Residential Income Property
Two-Unit Residential Income Property

1319 39th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$319,900
1,972 sqft 0.16 AC lot

A two-story home with a separate studio apartment entrance offers flexible rental or in-law living arrangements.

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Up-Down Duplex With Rental Certificate
Up-Down Duplex With Rental Certificate

320 E Hughes Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$250,000
936 sqft 0.26 AC lot

Up-down duplex with two occupied units and a valid rental certificate on a large residential lot.

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Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity

401 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$200,000
2,381 sqft 0.19 AC lot

Two-unit property with rental income potential in developing Des Moines area.

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Updated Duplex in Des Moines
Updated Duplex in Des Moines

2404 57th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$309,900
2,352 sqft 0.25 AC lot

Updated duplex with tenant, new roof, HVAC, and updated wiring.

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Income Property Near Drake University
Income Property Near Drake University

1175 21st Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$210,000
1,568 sqft 0.21 AC lot

Spacious duplex near Drake University with strong rental potential.

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Duplex Investment Opportunity
Duplex Investment Opportunity

3509/3511 Keyes Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315

$279,000
1,600 sqft 0.19 AC lot

Two-unit duplex with separate residences at 3509 and 3511 Keyes Drive in Des Moines, IA 50315.

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Duplex Investment Opportunity
Duplex Investment Opportunity

3509/3511 Keyes Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315

$279,000
1,600 sqft 0.19 AC lot

Two separate residential units offer an investor-ready structure for renovation, repositioning, or portfolio expansion.

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Des Moines, IA Duplexes Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 20 duplexes for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 20 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 40,627 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $5,594,700.

Sale prices for duplexes in Des Moines, IA start at $119,000, averaging $279,735, and reaching up to $590,000 — 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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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Apartment buildings 20
Duplexes 20
Triplexes 7
Quadplexes 5
Short term rental properties 1

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
Urbandale $249K
Des Moines $271.6K

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%

Listings Trend

New vs delisted commercial listings in Polk County

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Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

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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