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Side-by-Side Duplexes with Storage
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$259,900

4011 SE 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50315

Four residential units offer practical layouts with eat-in kitchens, laundry hookups, patios, and dedicated off-street parking.

Property Size1,854 SF
Price / SF$140.18
Days on Market29

Property Features for 4011 SE 8th St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,854 SF
Total Parking Spaces 8
Property subtype Multi-Family

Units

Unit Mix 4 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 4
Parking per Unit 2

Amenities

exterior storage shed
back patio area
main floor laundry hook-ups

Building Details

Year Built 1977
Buildings 2
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Listed By: The Kew Real Estate Team
Source: Realtorchriskew
Added: Aug 1 Changed: Aug 29 Last Checked: Aug 29 at 1:30PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The offering includes two adjoining duplex properties, each containing two residential units. Every unit features two bedrooms, one full bathroom, a generously sized living area, an eat-in kitchen, main-floor laundry hookups, and a rear patio. Exterior storage is also included, along with off-street parking allocated at two spaces per unit.

Built in 1977, the properties are located on the south side of Des Moines at 4011 SE 8th St and are being offered together with 805 E Watrous. The combined offering provides four units with consistent layouts and shared exterior features, including storage and dedicated parking.

Key Highlights

  • Two side‑by‑side duplexes offered together with 805 E Watrous
  • Four total units, with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom per unit
  • Two off‑street parking spaces available for each unit

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$17,297
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.66%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$345,940 $345.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$247,100 $247.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$192,189 $192.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,854 SF 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.
Gross rent
$25.6K $13.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$875 −$0.47/SF
EGI
$24.7K $13.33/SF
− OpEx
−$7.4K −$4.00/SF
NOI
$17.3K $9.33/SF
Area
Des Moines, IA
Vacancy
3.42%
Lease Rate
$13.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$345,940
Cap Rate 7%
$247,100
Cap Rate 9%
$192,189

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$247.1K
$216.2K – $288.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,297 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.66%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$220.8K
$193.2K – $257.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,453 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.95%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$456.6K
$399.5K – $532.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,962 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Dental Office HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

4
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

344
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 50315, IA

36,693
Population
16,579
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
10.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,562
Density / Sq Mi
$62,036
Median Household Income
$41,311
Median Earnings
$977
Median Rent
$164,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Four residential units offer practical layouts with eat-in kitchens, laundry hookups, patios, and dedicated off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4011 SE 8th St Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $259,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two side‑by‑side duplexes offered together with 805 E Watrous; Four total units, with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom per unit; Two off‑street parking spaces available for each unit
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