Great Investment Opportunity! This income-producing property is occupied on one side and sits just 0.5 miles from Grand View University which is a prime location for tenants! Each unit features 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a dedicated garage spot. Major updates include a new sewer line from the house to the curb (2023), and replaced furnaces and hot water heaters for both units (2022). A fantastic opportunity to add a solid, low-maintenance rental property to your portfolio. Don’t miss out! *This property is in the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) area, offering up to $10,000 in grant money for eligible home buyers!*
Sold for $162,000 on 09/11/25
$162,000
1301 E Sheridan Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
1,100sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1911
-- sqft lot
$161,000 Zestimate®
$147/sqft
$1,194 Estimated rent
Home value
$161,000
$153,000 - $169,000
$1,194/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 11, 2025 at 12:33pm
Listed by:
Allison Hendershot (641)780-4477,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob Ellerman 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Dennis Diaz Rodas
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715058
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,621 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 11003151000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Sold | $162,000-3.6%$147/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #715058 | ||
| 8/4/2025 | Pending sale | $167,990$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715058 | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $167,990-1.2%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715058 | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $169,990-2.9%$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715058 | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$159/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715058 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,978 +10.6% | $151,400 |
| 2023 | $2,692 +0.8% | $151,400 +32.6% |
| 2022 | $2,670 +5.9% | $114,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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