Two-Unit Duplex with Private
For Sale
$245,000
608/610 5th St Unit 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Two one-bedroom residences feature updated kitchens, tiled bathrooms, and shared basement laundry access.
Property Size2,268 SF
Price / SF$108.02
Days on Market342
Property Features for 608/610 5th St Unit 2
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,268 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Amenities
shared washer/dryer
Building Details
Year Built
1912
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 306-4854
Listed By:
Sonja Winter (515) 306-4854 · License #S70604000
Source:
Desmoineshomesforsale
Added: Sep 22, 2025
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 4:36PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,268-square-foot duplex, built in 1912, contains two residential units with one bedroom and one bathroom each. Separate private entrances serve the residences, while a shared basement provides washer and dryer access. Both units have updated white kitchens equipped with appliances, including dishwashers and over-the-range microwaves. The bathrooms include ceramic tile, tubs, and showers.
The property is located in West Des Moines near Valley Junction’s retail and dining district, with more than 120 businesses that include boutiques, galleries, antique shops, and restaurants. Legion Park, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a wading pool, and park shelters are two blocks away. The location also offers access to I-235, downtown Des Moines, Jordan Creek Mall, and Des Moines International Airport.
The property is located in West Des Moines near Valley Junction’s retail and dining district, with more than 120 businesses that include boutiques, galleries, antique shops, and restaurants. Legion Park, tennis courts, baseball and softball fields, a wading pool, and park shelters are two blocks away. The location also offers access to I-235, downtown Des Moines, Jordan Creek Mall, and Des Moines International Airport.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with 2,268 SF of building area
- Each unit includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom
- Private entrance for each residential 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
$20,121
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
8.21%
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%
$402,420
$402.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$287,443
$287.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$223,567
$223.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,268 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
$30.5K $13.44/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$0.77/SF
EGI
$28.7K $12.67/SF
− OpEx
−$8.6K −$3.80/SF
NOI
$20.1K $8.87/SF
Area
Polk County, IA
Vacancy
5.70%
Lease Rate
$13.44 /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%
$402,420
Cap Rate 7%
$287,443
Cap Rate 9%
$223,567
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$287.4K
$251.5K – $335.4K
NOI $20,121 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.21%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$251.3K
$219.9K – $293.1K
NOI $17,588 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.18%
Theoretical Best
Flex RnD
$2.18M
$1.91M – $2.55M
NOI $152,827 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 62.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
796
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 50265, IA
32,187
Population
15,104
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
48%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
19.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,668
Density / Sq Mi
$84,588
Median Household Income
$49,785
Median Earnings
$1,065
Median Rent
$267,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two one-bedroom residences feature updated kitchens, tiled bathrooms, and shared basement laundry access.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 608/610 5th St Unit 2 West Des Moines, IA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $245,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2,268 SF of building area; Each unit includes 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom; Private entrance for each residential unit
