This well-maintained brick duplex is a prime investment opportunity in the heart of Des Moines. Located in the Des Moines Independent school district with quick access to shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, the property has a strong rental history with low vacancy and solid cash-on-cash returns. Each unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a spacious living area, and a functional kitchen with clean, simple finishes. The exterior features low-maintenance brick and modest landscaping, along with a full basement for storage. Tenants enjoy comfortable living with well-kept interiors, and the property's central location makes it highly desirable for renters. Fully occupied and carefully maintained, this duplex is a reliable income producer and a smart addition to any rental portfolio.
Sold for $225,000
$225,000
1613 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316
--beds
0baths
1,408sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$224,400 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$1,254 Estimated rent
Home value
$224,400
$213,000 - $236,000
$1,254/mo
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Betts Team,
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Bought with:
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CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68237
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 782402134008
- Zoning: Rx1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Sold | $225,000-3.4%$160/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #68237 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $233,000$165/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724509 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $233,000$165/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68237 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2025 | Pending sale | $233,000$165/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724509 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Price change | $233,000-2.9%$165/sqft |
Source: CIBR #68237 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $240,000+17.4%$170/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724509 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,100$1/sqft |
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| 3/21/2022 | Sold | $204,500+70.4%$145/sqft |
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| 5/16/2019 | Sold | $120,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,332 +2% | $187,100 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $3,266 +17.4% | $166,000 |
| 2023 | $2,782 +0.8% | $166,000 +40.7% |
| 2022 | $2,760 +5.7% | $118,000 |
| 2021 | $2,610 -3.8% | $118,000 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,712 +14.9% | $104,600 |
| 2019 | $2,360 +1% | $104,600 +19.1% |
| 2018 | $2,336 | $87,800 |
| 2017 | $2,336 +7.4% | $87,800 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $2,176 | $82,600 |
| 2015 | $2,176 +4.6% | $82,600 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $2,080 | $81,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $81,200 -15.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,500 -5.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,900 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $103,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $103,100 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,100 +3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $93,010 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $83,730 |
| 2001 | -- | $83,730 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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