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Des Moines Apartment Community
Updated: Mar 24
Des Moines Apartment Community

2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,655,000
27,360 sqft
Renovated Units: All 45 units are already renovated.
Prime Location: Highly accessible location at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and MLK Jr Parkway.
Strong Employment Hub: Close proximity to major employers.
Recent Property Enhancements: Includes a new asphalt parking lot, newer boilers and hot water heaters, newer windows, and a new roof on Building C (2026).
Value‑Add Opportunities: Potential to increase returns by converting the former leasing office and implementing a gas utility reimbursement program.
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Side-by-Side Duplex Portfolio
Updated: Jun 10
Side-by-Side Duplex Portfolio

707 & 715 E Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$590,000
3,499 sqft 0.67 AC lot
Side‑by‑side duplexes at 707 & 715 E. McKinley Ave., offering 4 total units in one portfolio setup.
Per seller, all four units have 3 bedrooms plus additional finished basement square footage; walkout basements and spacious backyards.
Combined gross monthly income for both duplexes is $4,893.
Tenants pay all utilities, including water, sewer, storm water, gas, electric, lawn care, and snow removal.
Recent updates include new furnace and A/C (2023) and a replaced water heater (2024) at 715 E. McKinley Ave.
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Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity

2931 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50311

$385,000
3,367 sqft 0.26 AC lot

Five-unit property in Kingman neighborhood with off-street parking.

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Duplex with Separate Driveways
Duplex with Separate Driveways

2525 51st Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$469,900
4,135 sqft 0.49 AC lot

Duplex on a nearly half-acre lot with separate driveways, updated interiors, and a detached two-car garage.

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Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity

2127 Indianola Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,250,000
14,336 sqft

35-unit multifamily property near Des Moines CBD.

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Grand Avenue Multifamily Investment
Grand Avenue Multifamily Investment

3103 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

$595,000
3,967 sqft 0.53 AC lot

Multi-family property with strong income potential in desirable Grand Avenue.

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Duplex Portfolio with Four Units
Duplex Portfolio with Four Units

801 & 807 E Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$550,000
3,499 sqft 0.28 AC lot

Two side-by-side duplexes offer four 3-bedroom units with finished basement space and tenant-paid utilities.

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All-Brick Duplex with Detached Garage
All-Brick Duplex with Detached Garage

1000 Hoffman Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

$280,000
1,404 sqft 0.21 AC lot

Well-maintained duplex with detached 2-car garage and updated roof and central air systems.

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Walkout Duplex with Rental Certificate
Walkout Duplex with Rental Certificate

815 E Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$290,000
1,856 sqft 0.24 AC lot

Two rented units in a walkout duplex with multiple recent mechanical updates and a valid rental certificate.

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Duplex with Two Income Units
Duplex with Two Income Units

1019/1021 Kirkwood Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$195,000
1,586 sqft 0.16 AC lot

Two separate residential units with included appliances, detached two-car garage access, and recent exterior and HVAC updates.

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Value-Add Multifamily Apartment Community
Value-Add Multifamily Apartment Community

920 Meadow Lane, Des Moines, IA 50315

$5,900,000
6.86 AC lot

102-unit apartment community across multiple parcels with surface parking in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Central Duplex Income Property
Central Duplex Income Property

1448 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$119,000
2,842 sqft 0.14 AC lot

Duplex with a 3-bedroom and a 2-bedroom unit, each offering in-unit laundry and one bathroom.

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Des Moines Fourplex Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Fourplex Investment Opportunity

1148 36th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$310,000
2,509 sqft 0.34 AC lot

Fourplex near Drake College, ideal for investors or owner-occupants.

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Sherman Hill Multifamily Investment
Sherman Hill Multifamily Investment

686 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$499,900
5,692 sqft 0.17 AC lot

Historic Des Moines multifamily property with immediate returns.

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Brick Duplex with Two Metered Units
Brick Duplex with Two Metered Units

2806 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310

$215,000
1,569 sqft 0.25 AC lot

Brick duplex with two separately metered units, each with dedicated HVAC and laundry, plus a fenced yard and tuck-under garage.

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Turn-Key Duplex with In-Unit Laundry
Turn-Key Duplex with In-Unit Laundry

1355 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$260,000
2,064 sqft 0.18 AC lot

Two occupied 2BR/1BA units with independent layouts and washer/dryer setups, sold with appliances included.

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Des Moines Duplex: Hybrid Income
Des Moines Duplex: Hybrid Income

6306 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

$249,000
2,260 sqft

Well-maintained duplex with long-term and medium-term rental income potential.

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Turnkey Multifamily Investment
Turnkey Multifamily Investment

543 53rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

$499,500
4,025 sqft 0.16 AC lot

Turnkey five-unit property with coin laundry and dedicated storage in an established residential setting.

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Investor-Ready Six-Unit Apartment Building
Investor-Ready Six-Unit Apartment Building

1424 30th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

$340,000
3,851 sqft

Well-maintained multifamily asset in Des Moines' desirable Drake neighborhood.

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Clean Duplex Investment Property
Clean Duplex Investment Property

4324 50th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$295,000
1,530 sqft 0.30 AC lot

Well-kept duplex offers two 2-bedroom units, each with 1 bath and a detached 1-car garage.

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Luxury Mixed-Use Community in Des Moines
Luxury Mixed-Use Community in Des Moines

4362 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

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16,901 sqft

42-unit mixed-use property with apartments, townhomes, and medical office.

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Income-Producing Multifamily Property in Des Moines
Income-Producing Multifamily Property in Des Moines

3419 1st Street, Des Moines, IA 50313

$279,900
3,306 sqft 0.23 AC lot

Seven-unit multifamily property with immediate cash flow and future upside.

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Income-Producing Multifamily Property For Sale
Income-Producing Multifamily Property For Sale

717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$269,000
0.30 AC lot

Six-unit multifamily property with income and parking.

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Des Moines Duplex Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Duplex Investment Opportunity

612 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$280,000
2,016 sqft 0.23 AC lot

Income-generating duplex near shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines.

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Des Moines, IA Multifamily Properties Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 multifamily properties for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 48 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 151,108 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $16,836,000.

Sale prices for multifamily properties in Des Moines, IA start at $99,000, averaging $382,636, and reaching up to $2,655,000 — offering options for a variety of budgets and business needs. Daily updated analytics ensure you stay ahead with the latest data and market trends.

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Top Commercial Asset Segments

Commercial property segments ranked by active listings on the market

Apartment buildings 20
Duplexes 19
Triplexes 6
Quadplexes 4
Short term rental properties 1

Demographics Overview

Population 306K
Population Growth (5Y) +2.6%
Median Household Income $80,154
College Educated 12.6%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

Identify Des Moines submarkets with the highest inventory density on the market and evaluate the average listing prices of real estate assets

Neighborhood Average Price
Urbandale $249K
Des Moines $591.6K

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 3.09%
Property Tax per SF $42.10 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.49 pp above county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

Listings Trend

New vs delisted commercial listings in Polk County

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Total CRE Inventory on Market (SF)

Property Size Breakdown

The majority of commercial real estate listings in Des Moines fall within the 100,000+ square foot range.

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