This charming duplex is an investors dream or live in one side and rent out the other! This two story, side by side duplex offers spacious living area of 1,832 sq ft. This duplex is situated in a desirable neighborhood and offers convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, banks, drug stores and entertainment venues. Also located on city bus routes. Each unit has two bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. The main floor has a living room, dining room and kitchen. There is storage space and laundry in the basement. New siding and windows were installed in 2021. Each side has a deck and private driveway that backs up to a serene forest. Both units are currently rented on a month to month lease. Both sides are currently rented bringing a monthly income of $1,725. These rents could be raised. This is a turnkey investment opportunity and presents an excellent opportunity for investors or those seeking a multi-family residence. Call today to make an appointment to see this rare investment opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (4/10)
$270,000
1217 39th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,832sqft
Est.:
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$266,900 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage spaceLaundry in the basementTwo bedrooms upstairsPrivate drivewayDining roomNew siding and windows
- 77 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 09, 2025 at 07:18pm
Listed by:
Cyndi Pederson (515)509-2344,
United Real Estate Profess
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 712296
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,832
- Total interior livable area: 1,832 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 10,541.52 Square Feet
- 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
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 & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $147/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $248,800
- Annual tax amount: $5,009
- Date on market: 2/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Water
- Road surface type: Concrete
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