Located in the beautiful Gray’s Lake neighborhood, this well-maintained duplex at 1101 Caulder Ave offers a fantastic opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants. With 1,720 total finished square feet, each side features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, providing comfortable and functional living spaces. The interiors have been freshly painted and feature hardwood floors in the bedrooms, creating a clean and inviting feel throughout. This property has been very well cared for and is exceptionally clean and move-in ready. Major updates include a new roof in 2024 for added peace of mind. Each unit has separate utilities, making management simple for investors or ideal for an owner-occupant looking to live in one side while renting the other. The duplex is currently vacant, giving buyers flexibility to occupy one unit or rent out both for income potential. A 2-car detached garage is divided so each unit has its own garage space. Home warranty offered for peace of mind. Opportunities like this in the desirable Gray’s Lake area are hard to find; schedule your showing today before it’s gone!
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
1101 Caulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
884sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in 1962
-- sqft lot
$249,600 Zestimate®
$283/sqft
$1,024 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,600
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Listed by:
Kelly Glawe 515-453-6300,
Iowa Realty South
Bought with:
Diana Duron
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737101
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 884
- Total interior livable area: 884 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 836
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 10,193 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 135
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01005782000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1962
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $283/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,634
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $250,000$283/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #737101 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$283/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #737101 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000$283/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #737101 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,634 +2.1% | $204,800 +13.1% |
| 2024 | $3,560 -0.8% | $181,000 |
| 2023 | $3,590 +0.8% | $181,000 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $3,562 +6.1% | $152,300 |
| 2021 | $3,356 -3.7% | $152,300 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $3,486 +7.4% | $134,500 |
| 2019 | $3,246 +1% | $134,500 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $3,214 | $120,800 |
| 2017 | $3,214 +8.2% | $120,800 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $2,970 | $112,700 |
| 2015 | $2,970 +3% | $112,700 +0.1% |
| 2014 | $2,884 | $112,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $112,600 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,000 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,100 -2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $125,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $125,300 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $118,000 +13% |
| 2003 | -- | $104,410 +10.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,120 |
| 2001 | -- | $94,120 |
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Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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