This versatile 1.5-story multi-family home is full of potential and perfectly situated near the airport. The main unit offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, with one of the bedrooms located in the finished basement—ideal for added privacy or extra space. The lower unit also enjoys a spacious front porch, while the upper 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit features its own private deck. Sitting proudly on a massive corner lot, this property boasts generous outdoor space and dual living flexibility. With a proven track record of great rental income, it's the perfect opportunity for a new owner to step in and take advantage of everything this property has to offer.
Sold for $176,000 on 07/09/25
$176,000
1242 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
1,513sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1926
-- sqft lot
$175,000 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$1,369 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2025 at 11:23am
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
David Vaughan
RE/MAX Concepts
Valerie Kenworthy
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720151 Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
 Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,513
- Total interior livable area: 1,513 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 190
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,624 sqft
- Dimensions: 62 x 138
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 120/03493000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan