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Side-by-Side Duplex with Patio Areas
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$259,900

4011 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Des Moines, IA

Property Size1,854 SF
Lot Size0.30 Acres
Price / SF$140.18
Days on Market1

Property Features for 4011 SE 8th Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Zoning RES
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4
Patio and Porch features Patio
Interior features EatInKitchen
Exterior features Patio, Storage
Appliances Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Lot features Irregular Lot
Elementary school district Des Moines Independent
Middle school district Des Moines Independent
High school district Des Moines Independent
Directions Going east on Watrous Ave, go past SE 8th St, and turn right into the 2nd driveway on the right.
Subdivision Des Moines S.East
Standard status Active
APN 12006909001000
Size 1,854 SF
Lot size 0.30 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description -EX N 110F E 73F-N 1/2 LT 25 YODER ACRES
Tax Annual Amount 3853
Legal Description -EX N 110F E 73F-N 1/2 LT 25 YODER ACRES

Utilities

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

Amenities

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

Building Details

Year built 1977
Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Vinyl, Carpet
Building materials VinylSiding, WoodSiding
Roof type Shingle, Asphalt
Architectural style Other
Additional Structures Storage
Listing Agency: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Listed By: Sara Edstrom
Added: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 6:06PM
MLS# 746355

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Side-by-side duplex property on 0.297 acres featuring a total of four units. The duplexes are configured with two units each, and each unit includes two bedrooms and one full bathroom. Interior features include an eat-in kitchen and main floor laundry hook-ups. Outside, each unit has a back patio area, and the properties include an exterior storage shed. Off-street parking is included with two parking spaces available for each unit.

Heating is forced air with natural gas, and cooling is provided by central air. The home has public water service and public sewer, with asphalt shingle roofing. Construction materials include vinyl siding and wood siding, with vinyl and carpet flooring.

Built in 1977, the property is zoned RES and is listed with 4011 SE 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315. The listing also states this property is to be sold with the property at 805 E Watrous.

Key Highlights

  • Two side‑by‑side duplexes with four total units
  • Each unit has two bedrooms and one full bathroom
  • Off‑street parking included: 2 spaces per unit

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 $25.6k $13.80
− Vacancy −$875 −$0.47
EGI $24.7k $13.33
− OpEx −$7.4k −$4.00
NOI $17.3k $9.33
1,854 SF · lease $13.80/SF/yr · vacancy 3.42% · expense 30.00%

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

580
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 - Side-by-side duplex with central air, patio space, off-street parking, and exterior storage shed included.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4011 SE 8th Street 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 with four total units; Each unit has two bedrooms and one full bathroom; Off‑street parking included: 2 spaces per unit
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