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    Urbandale, IA Windsor Heights, IA Pleasant Hill, IA
    Luxury Villas Near Costa Rica Beach
    $799,000
    2,691 SF
    Luxury Villas Near Costa Rica Beach

    Des Moines, 50308

    Boutique villas, walk to beach, income potential.
    • 5‑minute walk to pristine beaches on Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula.
    • Fully furnished, turn‑key villas ready for immediate rental income or residence.
    • Strong short‑term rental performance potential in a growing tourism area.
    • Boutique villa community with shared pool, gardens, and BBQ facilities.
    • Located in Cabuya, near Montezuma, Santa Teresa, and Cabo Blanco National Park.
    Updated: Nov 13, 2025
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    Des Moines Duplex: Hybrid Income
    $249,000
    2,260 SF
    Des Moines Duplex: Hybrid Income

    6306 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

    Well-maintained duplex with long-term and medium-term rental income potential.
    • Hybrid income property with stable long‑term tenant and high‑occupancy furnished medium‑term rental (MTR) unit, providing immediate cash flow.
    • Turnkey MTR operation with all furniture, equipment, and housewares included; FF&E replaced in Fall 2025.
    • Significant recent capital improvements including roof, windows, doors, exterior paint, and sewer line replacement (2025).
    • Strong financial performance: $19,687 in‑place NOI with a path to $23,000 pro forma NOI; 7.9% in‑place cap rate and 9.2% pro forma cap rate.
    • Each unit has its own attached 1‑car garage.
    Updated: Feb 16
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    Des Moines, IA Short Term Rental Properties Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore 2 short term rental properties for sale in Des Moines, IA on our real estate platform. These investment opportunities span a total of 4,951 square feet of properties for sale, with an estimated market value of $1,048,000.

    Sale prices for short term rental properties in Des Moines, IA start at $249,000, averaging $524,000, and reaching up to $799,000 — 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 22
    Duplexes 18
    Quadplexes 5
    Triplexes 3
    Short term rental properties 2

    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 - 50322 $249K

    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

    New Delisted

    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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