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Three-Unit Up/Down Triplex

3103 1st Street Des Moines, IA 50313

3103 1st Street, Des Moines, IA, 50313
$150,000
Pending
For Sale
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$150,000
Pending

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Des Moines, IA

Property Size1,343 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
AddedMay 18
Days on Market58
Last RefreshJul 14 at 5:06 pm

Property Features for 3103 1st Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Resid
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1
Standard status
Pending
APN
07000636000000
Size
1,343 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year
2024
Tax Description
-EX BEG SW COR THN E 81.5F N10.2F W26.1F SWLY TO POB- LOT 21 BLK 27 AUBURN HEIGHTS PLAT 1
Tax Annual Amount
3517

Utilities

Heating system
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1911
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
3
Building materials
WoodSiding
Roof type
Asphalt, Shingle
Architectural style
Other

Listing agent STEVEN CAMERONA

Listing office Iowa Realty Beaverdale 3521 Beaver Ave, West Des Moines, IA

Listing date May 18, 2026

MLS# 741055 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This income-producing up/down triplex includes three units in a single residential building. The total layout provides four bedrooms and three bathrooms across the property, making it well suited for an owner seeking rental income.

The property is located in Des Moines, Iowa near schools, parks, and everyday amenities, based on the listing remarks.

With a lot size of 0.139 acres and approximately 1,343 square feet reported building size, this multifamily residential income property is offered for sale.

Key Highlights

  • Income‑producing up/down triplex with 3 units
  • 4 total bedrooms and 3 total bathrooms across the units
  • Built in 1911 with wood siding exterior

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $18.5k $13.80
− Vacancy −$634 −$0.47
EGI $17.9k $13.33
− OpEx −$5.4k −$4.00
NOI $12.5k $9.33
1,343 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 3.42% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$179.0K
$156.6K – $208.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,530 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.35%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$159.9K
$139.9K – $186.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,194 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.46%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$330.8K
$289.4K – $385.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,153 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 15.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Grocery & Convenience Store Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service Parking Lot & Garage Kitchen & Bath Showroom Bakery Gym & Fitness Center

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Income-producing up/down triplex with three units, four bedrooms, and three bathrooms.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 3103 1st Street Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Income‑producing up/down triplex with 3 units; 4 total bedrooms and 3 total bathrooms across the units; Built in 1911 with wood siding exterior
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