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6-Unit Apartment Building
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$565,000

2600 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

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

Property Size4,320 SF
Price / SF$130.79
Days on Market2

Property Features for 2600 Cottage Grove Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,320 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Road Access Yes

Units

Unit Mix 6 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 6

Amenities

shared laundry room
extra storage
grassy side yard
partially fenced back area

Building Details

Year Built 1918
Buildings 1
Construction stucco
Listing Agency: Premier Land And Home
Listed By: Home Sweet Des Moines
Source: Homesweetdesmoines
Added: Oct 16 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 1:56PM

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This 4,320-square-foot stucco apartment property, built in 1918, contains six units, each configured with one bedroom and one full bathroom. Interiors feature refreshed paint, wood-look floors, white kitchens with matching appliances, and updated bathrooms with new vanities and lighting. Living rooms connect to separate dining areas, and windows on multiple sides bring natural light into each unit.

Shared basement laundry and additional unfinished storage serve the building. Outdoor areas include a grassy side yard and a partially fenced rear area beneath mature trees. Drake University, Drake Park, and businesses along University Ave are nearby, with I-235 a short drive away.

Key Highlights

  • Six units, each with one bedroom and one full bathroom
  • 4,320 square feet; built in 1918
  • Updated kitchens and baths, refreshed paint, and wood‑look flooring

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$36,006
Cap Rate
6.37%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$720,120 $720.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$514,371 $514.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$400,067 $400.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,320 SF
Gross rent
$67.9K $15.72/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$0.57/SF
EGI
$65.5K $15.15/SF
− OpEx
−$29.5K −$6.82/SF
NOI
$36.0K $8.33/SF
Area
Des Moines, IA
Vacancy
3.60%
Lease Rate
$15.72 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$720,120
Cap Rate 7%
$514,371
Cap Rate 9%
$400,067

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$514.4K
$450.1K – $600.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,006 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.37%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.06M
$930.9K – $1.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,475 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.18%
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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Garden Center

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

6
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

679
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50311, IA

14,782
Population
7,180
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
41%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
2.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,685
Density / Sq Mi
$63,233
Median Household Income
$35,086
Median Earnings
$1,019
Median Rent
$228,000
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Six one-bedroom residences share basement laundry and storage, with refreshed interiors and outdoor yard areas.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2600 Cottage Grove Ave Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $565,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six units, each with one bedroom and one full bathroom; 4,320 square feet; built in 1918; Updated kitchens and baths, refreshed paint, and wood‑look flooring
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