Great opportunity for an investor . This house is 4 min away to Des Moines Downtown this house is a duplex with attached commercial
building in the front all in one. they share the back Parking with the next duplex. This duplex upstairs you will see a beautifully
updated 2bed with one full bath in each Bedroom. kitchen, living room and a dining room with a good space to have an office aside.
down stairs you will find a 3bed, 1bath , living room and a kitchen, the 3bed unit was updated 3 years ago. roof, paint on outside,
parking space on the Back are new, were putted 3years ago. the commercial building attached in front is rented and currently used as
a Grocery store. this 3 unites together will give you a very good monthly income. Contact your Agent for more info.
Sold
$400,000
1217 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
5beds
4,166sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$401,200 Zestimate®
$96/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 01, 2025 at 01:33pm
Listed by:
Patrick Pena (515)822-6866,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 689239
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,166
- Total interior livable area: 4,166 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 44 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 08004515000000
- Zoning: RX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Services availability

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