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West Des Moines, IA Residential Income Properties for Sale

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Vintage Short-Term Rental with Offices
Updated: May 2, 2025
Vintage Short-Term Rental with Offices

324 1st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$575,000
0.44 AC lot
Four‑bedroom home currently operated as a VRBO
Separate back building with three office suites
22 x 24 outbuilding for storage or workshop use
15 private off‑street parking spaces plus on‑street parking
VJC zoning with conditional CZ3 zoning
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Two-Unit Duplex with Private Entrances
Updated: Aug 17
Two-Unit Duplex with Private Entrances

608 /610 5th St Unit 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$245,000
2,268 sqft
Two‑unit duplex with one bedroom and one bathroom in each unit
Private entrance provided for each residential unit
Shared basement includes a washer and dryer
Updated kitchens with dishwasher and over‑the‑range microwave
Ceramic‑tiled bathrooms with tub and shower
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Renovated Duplex with Private Entrances
Renovated Duplex with Private Entrances

232 /234 8th St Unit 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$240,000
1,144 sqft

Two-unit residential income property with updated kitchens, refreshed bathrooms, and shared basement laundry facilities.

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Renovated Duplex with Private Entrances
Renovated Duplex with Private Entrances

525 /527 6th St Unit 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$245,000
1,528 sqft

Two residential units feature updated kitchens, remodeled bathrooms, and shared basement laundry facilities.

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Updated Duplex with Private Entrances
Updated Duplex with Private Entrances

529 /531 6th St Unit 2, West Des Moines, IA 50265

$245,000
1,890 sqft

Two rental units offer refreshed kitchens, updated bathrooms, and shared basement laundry.

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Modern Quadplex Townhome Community
Modern Quadplex Townhome Community

9143-9125 Calvin Dr, West Des Moines, IA

$1,176,000
7,372 sqft

Three newly constructed buildings offer open-plan townhomes with contemporary finishes and finished lower-level flexibility.

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Modern Townhome Community in Iowa
Modern Townhome Community in Iowa

302-358 Harmony Ave, West Des Moines, IA, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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New 12-unit townhome community with modern amenities.

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Based on your search, we've compiled 80 Potential Opportunities for your consideration. Besides 7 Active listings in West Des Moines, IA, we suggest exploring several alternatives: 4 properties in Nearby Cities, and similar 65 Off-Market properties to explore as potential leads, plus 4 Land Listings that present a potential for development.

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Here are 4 Similar properties we found in Nearby Locations for your consideration.

Two-Unit Duplex with Garages
Two-Unit Duplex with Garages

1346 60th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311

$340,000
1,148 sqft 0.25 AC lot

Each residence offers three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a private garage stall, and backyard access.

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Furnished Owner-Unit Triplex
Furnished Owner-Unit Triplex

686 34th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

$310,000
1,993 sqft 0.14 AC lot

Three-unit property with updated kitchens and baths, laundry, off-street parking, and a city rental certificate in place.

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Furnished Triplex
Furnished Triplex

686 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

$310,000
1,993 sqft

Three-unit property with updated kitchens and baths, laundry facilities, off-street parking, and a deck.

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CommercialSale, Des Moines, IA
CommercialSale, Des Moines, IA

4880 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312

$1,900,000
0.06 AC lot

Multifamily properties · 0.06 Acres

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Potential Development Sites for Consideration

Can't find the perfect fit? These Land listings present an alternative path: the potential to develop a property for your specific goals.

Important: These AI-suggestions are a starting point, not a guarantee of permitted use. All zoning, permitting, and land use information must be independently verified by you with the appropriate local authorities before making any commitments.

West Des Moines Wooded Land
West Des Moines Wooded Land

8066 Longmeadow Court, West Des Moines, IA 50266

$410,000
1.08 AC lot

Wooded lots in executive development close to shopping and schools.

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Residential Homesite in Gated Community
Residential Homesite in Gated Community

Des Moines, 50309

$350,000

Vacant homesite within a gated master-planned community near Avellanas Beach, with access to a planned commercial center.

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Gated Development Homesite Lot
Gated Development Homesite Lot

Des Moines, 50309

$350,000

Homesite in a planned gated community near Avellanas Beach, with access close to the main entrance and planned commercial center.

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Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community
Homesite in Exclusive Beach Community

Des Moines, 50309

$370,000

Homesite in master-planned community near Avellanas Beach.

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Off-Market Properties in West Des Moines, IA

Consider similar Off-Market properties in West Des Moines, IA. You may contact the owners directly to inquire about their potential intentions to sell. To help you make a strong first impression, we can assist by reaching out to these owners with compelling proposals created using our AI tool.

530 19th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (UNDER 5 UNITS)

530 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5504

Estimated value:
$400,000
4,052 sqft 0.28 AC lot
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210 41st St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

210 41st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5573

Estimated value:
$1,980,000
33,048 sqft 6.27 AC lot
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210 41st St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

210 41st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5573

Estimated value:
$2,005,000
33,048 sqft 6.32 AC lot
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484 19th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

484 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5643

Estimated value:
$710,000
8,312 sqft 0.53 AC lot
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1225 11th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

1225 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-2536

Estimated value:
$21,780,000
57,645 sqft 13.18 AC lot
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1301 49th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

1301 49th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5448

Estimated value:
$1,680,000
27,864 sqft 1.75 AC lot
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2000 Westown Pkwy
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

2000 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-1538

Estimated value:
$2,750,000
27,561 sqft 9.16 AC lot
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4700 Ep True Pkwy
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

4700 Ep True Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50265-6486

Estimated value:
$1,830,000
13,587 sqft 26.38 AC lot
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909 Ashworth Rd
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

909 Ashworth Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3621

Estimated value:
$17,370,000
56,858 sqft 9.38 AC lot
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2000 Grand Ave
MOBILE HOME PARK, TRAILER PARK

2000 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4301

Estimated value:
$13,435,000
1,680 sqft 29.58 AC lot
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4101 Woodland Plz
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

4101 Woodland Plz, West Des Moines, IA 50266-1850

Estimated value:
$1,810,000
16,440 sqft 18.33 AC lot
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480 19th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (UNDER 5 UNITS)

480 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5503

Estimated value:
$320,000
3,024 sqft 0.26 AC lot
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210 Pr Vw Dr
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

210 Pr Vw Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50266-6916

Estimated value:
$27,445,000
3,745 sqft 16.31 AC lot
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2625 Vine St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

2625 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3286

Estimated value:
$6,505,000
12,882 sqft 7.03 AC lot
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540 19th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

540 19th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-5547

Estimated value:
$370,000
4,986 sqft 0.44 AC lot
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556 16th St
APARTMENT HOUSE (UNDER 5 UNITS)

556 16th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265-4311

Estimated value:
$205,000
3,120 sqft 0.28 AC lot
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2168 Grand Ave
APARTMENT HOUSE (5+ UNITS)

2168 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265-8204

Estimated value:
$11,790,000
29,424 sqft 9.26 AC lot
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West Des Moines, IA Residential Income Properties Market Trends and Statistics

Explore 72 residential income properties for sale in West Des Moines, IA, showcased through 7 active listings on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 14,202 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $2,726,000.

Sale prices for residential income properties in West Des Moines, IA start at $240,000, averaging $454,333, and reaching up to $1,176,000 — 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 10
Apartment buildings 4
Duplexes 4
Quadplexes 1
Short term rental properties 1

Demographics Overview

Population 72K
Population Growth (5Y) +22.9%
Median Household Income $86,414
College Educated 52.3%

High-Yield Neighborhoods for Investment

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

Neighborhood Average Price
50265 $310K
50266 $1.2M

Taxes & Financing

Tax Rate (average for all types) 2.31%
Property Tax per SF $22.49 per SF
Tax Rate vs County Average 0.30 pp below county avg
Average Loan-to-Value 65.0%

Listings Trend

New vs delisted commercial listings in Warren County

New Delisted

Property Size Breakdown

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

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