NEW LOWER PRICE on the side by side duplex! A great investment opportunity. Located in a nice walkable neighborhood. Close to grocery and drug store, movie theater, banks, and on the bus line. Built in the 1970's this duplex could use a few updates but is a solid property. Tenants are on a month to month basis so new owner can keep the tenant or keep it for their use. Rent out one side and live in the other OR a nice preoperty for an investors portfolio. Don't miss this great opportunity!
Sold for $207,500 on 09/10/25
$207,500
1217 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
--baths
1,832sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$208,300 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$1,413 Estimated rent
Home value
$208,300
$198,000 - $219,000
$1,413/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 11, 2025 at 06:49am
Listed by:
Cyndi Pederson (515)509-2344,
United Real Estate Profess
Bought with:
Cyndi Pederson
United Real Estate Profess
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 723384
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,832
- Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 10,541 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 100/02449001000
- Zoning: N5-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $230,000+10.8%$126/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #723384 | ||
| 9/10/2025 | Sold | $207,500-9.8%$113/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723384 | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $230,000-14.8%$126/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723384 | ||
| 6/24/2025 | Listing removed | $270,000$147/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712296 | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Price change | $270,000-5.3%$147/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712296 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,894 -1.2% | $248,800 |
| 2023 | $4,952 +0.8% | $248,800 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $4,914 +2% | $210,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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