Better Commercial is excited to bring you this Duplex with some good upside. 2822 Cottage Grove Ave in Des Moines. Location is huge on this Duplex Opportunity. Only 2 blocks from the center of campus of Drake University. Walkability in this area is fantastic. You’re also directly in the center of the whole metro, so getting anywhere is going to be a breeze. 6 blocks to the Interstate, Less than 2 miles from Downtown. Plenty of off-street parking for tenants.
This property has been recently renovated including windows, roof, gutters, some siding work and painting, flooring. HVAC has been updated and separated with central air.
Both units are occupied at $1000 a month with 12 month leases. While this property is cash flowing, there’s a lot of meat on the bone with getting rents pushed up to market level. Both units are 3 Bed, 1 Bath with around 1300sf, Market rent is $1200-1300. Tenants pay electric and gas, owner only has water/garbage. Coin Op Laundry available to tenants in the basement for additional income.
Asking price on this is $235,000, With getting rents pushed up, that’s a 8.1% Caprate and a 10.2% Cash on cash, that’s including property management, maintenance, and budgeting for CapEx.
Property Management is in place for an easy turnkey transition, or you can self-manage or bring on your own management.
Sold
$222,222
2822 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
6beds
0baths
2,120sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$258,900 Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 18, 2023 at 09:25am
Listed by:
Chase Keller (515)279-6700,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Liz Keller 515-423-5607,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Chase Keller
RE/MAX Concepts
Liz Keller
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 662874
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,120
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,664 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 133
Details
- Parcel number: 09003714000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Services availability

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