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4021/4023 79th Street Urbandale, IA 50322

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4021/4023 79th Street, Urbandale, IA, 50322
$279,900
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$279,900

MULTI_FAMILY - Ranch - Urbandale, IA

Property Size1,493 SF
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Price / SF$187.47
AddedJul 15
Days on Market1
Last RefreshJul 15 at 3:06 pm

Property Features for 4021/4023 79th Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
R-1s
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4
Appliances
Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Standard status
Active
APN
31202612812000
Size
1,493 SF
Lot size
0.26 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Description
LOT 2 RICHARDS PARK PLAZA PLAT 4
Tax Annual Amount
4292

Utilities

Heating system
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Central Air

Building Details

Year built
1972
Floors in Building
1
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Carpet
Building materials
Brick, VinylSiding
Roof type
Shingle, Asphalt
Architectural style
Ranch

Listing agent Deb Stokka License #S535011000

Listing office RE/MAX Precision 709 SW 3rd Street, Clive, IA

Listing date Jul 15, 2026

MLS# 745200 Listing URL

Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association 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.


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This ranch-style duplex offers a practical layout with a spacious living/family room and a nice-sized kitchen with cabinets and included appliances. Each unit features two bedrooms and a full bath. Laundry is conveniently located in the walk-out basement, and there is private outdoor space/yard included with the property. The roof, siding, and HVAC have all been updated.

The property is located at 4021/4023 79th Street in Urbandale, Iowa, within an R-1s zoning district.

Additional duplexes are offered on the same street as part of a package, or the opportunity is available to purchase this duplex individually.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with ranch style, built in 1972
  • Recent updates reported: new roof, siding, and HVAC
  • Appliances included: washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and stove

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 $20.1k $13.44
− Vacancy −$1.1k −$0.77
EGI $18.9k $12.67
− OpEx −$5.7k −$3.80
NOI $13.2k $8.87
1,493 SF · lease $13.44/SF/yr · vacancy 5.70% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$189.2K
$165.6K – $220.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,246 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.73%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$165.4K
$144.7K – $193.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,578 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.14%
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$1.44M
$1.26M – $1.68M (±1% cap)
NOI $100,604 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 35.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Building Supply HVAC Service Electrical Service Computer & Electronic Repair Kitchen & Bath Showroom Bakery Big Box & Wholesale Store Locksmith

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex for sale with updated roof, siding, and HVAC, plus two bedrooms and private yard space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4021/4023 79th Street Urbandale, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $279,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with ranch style, built in 1972; Recent updates reported: new roof, siding, and HVAC; Appliances included: washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, and stove
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