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    3509/3511 Keyes Drive, Des Moines, IA 50315

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    $279,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Des Moines, IA

    Property size:
    1,600 SF
    Lot size:
    0.19 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $174/SF
    Added:
    Apr 16, 2026
    Days on Market:
    84
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 8 at 10:06 pm

    Property Features for 3509/3511 Keyes Drive

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    R
    Exterior features
    Brick
    Basement
    Partial
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    010/05876-001-000
    Size
    1,600 SF
    Lot size
    0.19 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    LOT 323 & W 20F LOT 333 WATROUS PARK PLAT 2
    Tax Annual Amount
    5585

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1960
    Floors in Building
    1
    Number of units
    1
    Flooring type
    Tile, Laminate

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    Van Winkle Real Estate Team

    Listing agent Van Winkle Real Estate Team

    Listing office RE/MAX Concepts-Ames 2704 Stange Rd, Ankeny, IA

    Listing date Apr 16, 2026

    MLS# 69908 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Central Iowa Board 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.

    HighLights

    • Duplex opportunity at 3509 & 3511 in Des Moines
    • Separate units provide multiple income streams and rental flexibility
    • Brick exterior
    • Heating: forced air
    • Flooring includes tile and laminate
    • Year built: 1960

    Overview

    This for-sale duplex consists of two separate units at 3509 and 3511 Keyes Drive, providing a straightforward two-residence setup for rental ownership or renovation. The property is listed as a residential income offering with a total building size of 1,600 square feet on a 0.1901-acre lot. Zoning is R.

    The duplex is located in Des Moines, Iowa 50315 (Polk County). A lockbox is available for access with code 4465.

    For buyers looking for a value-add residential income strategy, the separate-unit configuration can support independent leasing and operational flexibility while allowing room for updates and improvements to align the property with current market standards. If you’re evaluating a duplex for repositioning, renovation, or portfolio expansion, this property’s two-unit layout is a practical starting point.

    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 $22.1k $13.80
    − Vacancy −$755 −$0.47
    EGI $21.3k $13.33
    − OpEx −$6.4k −$4.00
    NOI $14.9k $9.33
    1,600 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 3.42% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $213.2K
    $186.6K – $248.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $14,927 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.35%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $190.5K
    $166.7K – $222.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $13,336 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.78%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $394.0K
    $344.8K – $459.7K (±1% cap)
    NOI $27,583 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.89%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Building Supply Skin Care Clinic Auto Parts Store Spa & Massage Center Pharmacy Accounting Firm

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Des Moines
    County
    Polk
    State
    Iowa
    Longitude
    -93.626466
    Latitude
    41.552482

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Two-unit duplex with separate residences at 3509 and 3511 Keyes Drive in Des Moines, IA 50315.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 3509/3511 Keyes Drive Des Moines, IA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $279,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Duplex opportunity at 3509 & 3511 in Des Moines; Separate units provide multiple income streams and rental flexibility; Brick exterior
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