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Multifamily Property in Drake Area

2936 Brattleboro Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311

2936 Brattleboro Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50311
$330,000
Pending
For Sale
$330,000
Pending

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Des Moines, IA

Property Size2,522 SF
Lot Size0.23 Acres
Days on Market175

Property Features for 2936 Brattleboro Avenue

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R1-60
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
5
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 4
Parking features
Garage
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Standard status
Pending
APN
09003675000000
Size
2,522 SF
Lot size
0.23 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
LOT 72 & E 1/2 LOT 73 KINGMAN PLACE
Tax Annual Amount
4599

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Forced Air, Electric (Heating), Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public

Building Details

Year built
1895
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
5
Flooring type
Laminate, Carpet
Building materials
MetalSiding
Roof type
Shingle, Asphalt
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency Epique Realty
4515 N River Blvd NE #200, Spencer, IA
Listed by Shonna Murrey
Added: Jan 23 Checked: Jul 17 at 4:06 pm
MLS# 733321 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This five-unit multifamily property is located in the Drake area. The building features four one-bedroom units and one efficiency. Current rent levels are Unit 1: $800, Unit 2: $675, Unit 3: $500, Unit 4: $550, and Unit 5: $800. Recent system improvements include a conversion to electric heat. Tenants pay their own electric, with separate meters already in place. Landlord expenses are limited to water, house electric, and gas for the water heater. Additional income and value features include coin-operated laundry in the basement, a two-car detached garage, and extra storage in the unfinished attic and basement. The property is suited for investors seeking a low-turnover asset with multiple income streams, clean utility separation, and long-term hold potential in a proven rental location. The property size is 2,522 square feet and the lot size is 0.227 acres.

Key Highlights

  • 5‑unit multifamily in the Drake area: four 1‑bedroom units plus one efficiency
  • Current rents: $800 (Unit 1), $675 (Unit 2), $500 (Unit 3), $550 (Unit 4), $800 (Unit 5)
  • Tenants pay their own electric with separate meters in place; landlord expenses limited to water, house electric, and gas for the water heater

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $39.6k $15.72
− Vacancy −$1.4k −$0.57
EGI $38.2k $15.15
− OpEx −$17.2k −$6.82
NOI $21.0k $8.33
2,522 SF · lease $15.72/SF/yr · vacancy 3.60% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$300.3K
$262.8K – $350.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,020 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.37%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$621.1K
$543.5K – $724.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,478 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Building Supply HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Parts Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service Electrical Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Five-unit building with income potential in Des Moines, Iowa.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2936 Brattleboro Avenue Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $330,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5‑unit multifamily in the Drake area: four 1‑bedroom units plus one efficiency; Current rents: $800 (Unit 1), $675 (Unit 2), $500 (Unit 3), $550 (Unit 4), $800 (Unit 5); Tenants pay their own electric with separate meters in place; landlord expenses limited to water, house electric, and gas for the water heater
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