401 Franklin Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314
5
Bed
3
Bath
2,381Sqft
0.19Acre(Lot)
Fantastic opportunity to invest! Property provides the opportunity to serve as a 2 unit rental, an owner occupied rental, or conversion to a grand single family home in an area of Des Moines seeing continued development. Main level (Unit 1) houses 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with dining area in an appealing open concept. Unit 2 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the second floor, with an additional third bedroom/loft on the third floor. Recent updates include central air for both units, new appliances, LVP and carpet flooring, and fresh paint throughout. Current rent rates are $1000 for Unit 1 and $1025 for Unit 2. This could be the one to start or extend your real estate portfolio at an amazing price point.
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Bedroom Information
Total beds: 5Bathroom Information
Total Baths: 3 Full Baths: 3Room Information
Has Basement: Yes Basement: Unfinished -
Roofing Information
Asphalt, Shingle -
Interior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator -
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating: Yes Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air
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Building Information
Year Built: 1901 Building Area Total: 2381 Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Private Pool: No
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Lot Information
Main Square Feet: 0.192 Acres Lot Size Acres: 0.192 Lot Size Square Feet: 8352 Lot Description: Rectangular Lot
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Listing Price Information
Listing Price: $200000 Cash, Conventional
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Tax Information
Parcel Number: 08000150001000 Annual Tax: $3196 Tax Legal Desc: -EX N 6F- E 2F W 1/2 LOT 11 RIVERVIEW PARK; AND ALL LOTS 11 & 12 W OF A LINE DRAWN FROM A PT 4 FT E OF NW COR LOT (complete is on assessor)
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Location Information
Direction: 6th Ave, N to Franklin Ave and take a right onto Franklin. WaterSource: Public
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Nearby Home Value
| Address | Estimate | Bed | Bath | Sq. Ft | Lot Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 757 17th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50314 | $289,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,986 | 1,986 SqFt |
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ByOwner last updated this listing 07/26/2026 @ 12:40
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