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Ranch-Style Multi-Family Residence
Updated: May 29
Ranch-Style Multi-Family Residence

1829 47th Street, Des Moines, IA 50310

$209,900
2,136 sqft 0.18 AC lot
1924 brick ranch home with multiple living areas and basement finished space
Originally designed as a single‑family home with separate entrances and flexible layout
Public water and public sewer service available
Heating: forced air with natural gas
Cooling: central air
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Grand Avenue Multifamily Investment
Updated: Apr 29
Grand Avenue Multifamily Investment

3103 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

$595,000
3,967 sqft 0.53 AC lot
7‑unit multi‑family property located along historic Grand Avenue in Des Moines
Built in 1913 with brick and wood siding construction
Public water and public sewer
Heating includes electric heating and forced air
Cooling with window unit(s)
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Side-by-Side Duplex Portfolio
Side-by-Side Duplex Portfolio

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

$590,000
3,499 sqft 0.67 AC lot

Two side-by-side duplexes offer four 3-bedroom units with finished basements 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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Renovated 12-Unit Multifamily Property
Renovated 12-Unit Multifamily Property

2411 WELBECK RD, Des Moines, IA 50310

$950,000
8,784 sqft

Twelve fully renovated 2-bedroom units are offered with residential utility bill-back in place.

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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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Converted Victorian Five-Unit Property
Converted Victorian Five-Unit Property

3400 Ravina Drive, Des Moines, IA 50313

$210,000
4,067 sqft 0.37 AC lot

Five-unit multifamily built in 1897 with preserved Victorian character, attached and detached garages, and laundry hookups.

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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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Boutique Apartment Building with One-Bedrooms
Boutique Apartment Building with One-Bedrooms

421 College Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$1,675,000
10,762 sqft

Multi-family community with one-bedroom apartments and immediate access to I-235 and I-80.

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Centrally Located Duplex Investment
Centrally Located Duplex Investment

1448 8th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314

$115,000
2,842 sqft 0.14 AC lot

Duplex with two separate units, including in-unit laundry for both, sold as-is.

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Brick Duplex with Two-Car Garage
Brick Duplex with Two-Car Garage

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 in-unit laundry and HVAC, plus a two-car tuck-under garage.

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Walkout Duplex with Basement 1/2 Bath
Walkout Duplex with Basement 1/2 Bath

612 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

$280,000
2,016 sqft

Well-sized 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath walkout duplex with two rented units and multiple recent updates.

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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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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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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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Updated 5-Unit Apartment Building
Updated 5-Unit Apartment Building

2931 Kingman Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50311

$385,000
3,367 sqft 0.26 AC lot

Five updated units each have metered electrical service and assigned off-street parking.

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Ranch Duplex with Private Deck
Ranch Duplex with Private Deck

1242 Mckinley Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315

$229,000
1,513 sqft 0.20 AC lot

Updated duplex with two units, four bedrooms total, and separate upper access with a private deck.

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Small Multifamily Investment
Small Multifamily Investment

2303 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

$225,000
2,734 sqft

Five-unit multifamily property located just blocks from Drake University.

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Updated Triplex in Des Moines
Updated Triplex in Des Moines

900 Morton Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50316

$275,000
2,013 sqft 0.15 AC lot

Turnkey investment property with updated units and cash-flow potential.

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Value-Add Multifamily Apartment Building
Value-Add Multifamily Apartment Building

3710 56TH ST, Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,139,000
23,184 sqft

29-unit apartment building offers studio through two-bedroom layouts, including a premium 2BR/2BA unit.

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Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity
Des Moines Multifamily Investment Opportunity

401 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

$200,000
2,381 sqft 0.19 AC lot

Two-unit property with rental income potential in developing Des Moines area.

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11-Unit Apartment Building
11-Unit Apartment Building

4671 NW 50th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

$775,000
5,016 sqft

Well-kept 11-unit apartment building built in 1969 and renovated in 2025 with individual heating and central A/C.

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Renovated 34-Unit Apartment Building
Renovated 34-Unit Apartment Building

2525 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,150,000
24,960 sqft

34-unit apartment community offering studios and one- and two-bedroom units, with nearly all units recently renovated.

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Two-Unit Residential Income Property
Two-Unit Residential Income Property

1319 39th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$319,900
1,972 sqft 0.16 AC lot

A two-story home with a separate studio apartment entrance offers flexible rental or in-law living arrangements.

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Des Moines, IA Residential Income Properties Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 residential income properties for sale in Des Moines, IA, showcased through 64 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 435,793 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $55,132,000.

Sale prices for residential income properties in Des Moines, IA start at $99,000, averaging $950,551, and reaching up to $9,790,000 — 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

Multifamily properties 68
Apartment buildings 33
Duplexes 20
Triplexes 6
Quadplexes 5

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 $583.6K

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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