Opportunity knocks with this cash-flowing investment property featuring an up/down duplex and a detached efficiency unit, providing three separate income-producing units on one lot. The property offers a spacious 4-bedroom, 1-bath unit, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit, and a detached efficiency unit, all conveniently located near the Iowa State Fairgrounds with easy access to downtown Des Moines. It has a proven rental history and generates cash flow. Major improvements have been completed throughout the property in recent years. In 2024, the west basement wall was professionally sealed and insulated. Updates completed in 2025 include new flooring in Unit 2, a remodeled bathroom with a vent fan in Unit 1, and a refreshed efficiency unit featuring new flooring, a new shower, fresh paint, kitchen improvements, and updated appliances. The sewer line was also repaired from the house to the city main in 2025 and includes a transferable warranty. In 2026, additional improvements included new kitchen ceiling tiles in Unit 1, along with a new roof and water heater for the efficiency unit, helping provide added peace of mind for the next owner. With many major capital improvements already completed, this property offers a strong combination of immediate cash flow and long-term value. Whether you're looking to expand your portfolio or add a high-performing investment to your holdings, this is an opportunity worth a closer look.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/14)
$275,000
2712 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
--beds
0baths
1,710sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$270,400 Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached efficiency unitNew showerFresh paintUpdated appliancesKitchen improvements
- 33 days |
- 164 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Rohlf 515-442-0625,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 70822
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Central Air
Features
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 147
Details
- Parcel number: 05000176000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $242,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,290
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$270,400
Estimated sales range
$257,000 - $284,000
Rent Zestimate®
$1,292/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$161/sqft |
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| 8/8/2026 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$164/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $285,000+13.1%$167/sqft |
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| 7/24/2024 | Sold | $252,000+0.8%$147/sqft |
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| 6/17/2024 | Pending sale | $250,000$146/sqft |
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| 4/29/2024 | Price change | $250,000-7.4%$146/sqft |
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| 4/14/2024 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$158/sqft |
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| 4/5/2024 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$161/sqft |
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| 3/22/2024 | Price change | $280,000-1.8%$164/sqft |
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| 3/12/2024 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$167/sqft |
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| 2/13/2024 | Price change | $290,000-3.3%$170/sqft |
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| 1/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $300,000+338.6%$175/sqft |
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| 9/30/2019 | Sold | $68,400-2.1%$40/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Pending sale | $69,900$41/sqft |
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| 9/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $69,900$41/sqft |
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| 7/23/2019 | Listing removed | $69,900$41/sqft |
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| 7/12/2019 | Price change | $69,900-6.8%$41/sqft |
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| 6/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $75,000-30.2%$44/sqft |
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| 12/8/2016 | Listing removed | $107,500$63/sqft |
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| 6/29/2016 | Price change | $107,500-8.5%$63/sqft |
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| 3/23/2016 | Price change | $117,500-2.1%$69/sqft |
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| 10/1/2015 | Listed for sale | $120,000+118.2%$70/sqft |
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| 11/28/2011 | Sold | $55,000-15.4%$32/sqft |
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| 2/5/2004 | Sold | $65,000$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,737 +21.9% | $242,300 +15% |
| 2024 | $2,244 -13.6% | $210,700 |
| 2023 | $2,596 +56.6% | $210,700 +25.8% |
| 2022 | $1,658 -2.8% | $167,500 |
| 2021 | $1,706 -51.3% | $167,500 +21.4% |
| 2020 | $3,502 +19.5% | $138,000 +31.6% |
| 2019 | $2,931 +13.3% | $104,900 +14.8% |
| 2018 | $2,587 +6.4% | $91,400 |
| 2017 | $2,432 +8.1% | $91,400 +7% |
| 2016 | $2,250 | $85,400 |
| 2015 | $2,250 +101.4% | $85,400 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $1,117 | $85,200 +9.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $77,900 -12.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $88,700 -8.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $96,900 -2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,700 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $98,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,500 +38.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $71,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $71,000 -10.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,380 +25.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,200 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
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- 5/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.5 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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