Great investment opportunity! Turn-key, fully occupied, cash flowing duplex priced at a 9.76% Cap. Both current tenants have yet to be late on rent. Tenants are responsible for all utilities. Rental license good until May 2027.Unit 1: 2Br, 1Ba + bonus room. Large front porch, keyless entry both front and back doors, opportunity to convert bonus room to a bedroom, opportunity to convert room behind bathroom into laundry room utilizing existing plumbing.Unit 2: 4Br, 1Ba.Yard: concrete slab for parking and opportunity to build a 4-stall garage off of the alley, with plenty of remaining yard space.Opportunity to continue renting for a few years then convert to 7Br 2Ba SFR.Several structural and cosmetic improvements have taken place throughout both units over recent years. Split Furnaces for each unit, both in good condition, each believed to be less than 10 years old. Both water heaters are brand new. Property was appraised by Rally Appraisal 4/24 at $265k, prior to partial roof replacement, full gutter replacement, and unit 1 remodel.Minimum 24 hours notice required for showings. Please contact seller for further information. Seller agent has ownership interest in the property.
Sold for $258,000 on 01/30/25
$258,000
1171 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50311
6beds
3,134sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1909
-- sqft lot
$258,800 Zestimate®
$82/sqft
$1,180 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 06, 2025 at 11:04am
Listed by:
Kevin Culver (319)270-8221,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 701676
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,134
- Total interior livable area: 3,134 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,490 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03005119000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Services availability
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