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Sold for $280,500
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    2805 Cottage Grove Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    5beds
    3,099sqft
    Multi Family
    Built in 1905
    -- sqft lot
    $326,900 Zestimate®
    $91/sqft
    $1,235 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $326,900

    $275,000 - $379,000

    $1,235/mo

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    What's special

    Calling all investors! Well maintained fourplex near Drake University. Property features spacious units, coin operated laundry, and a large off street parking lot. All units are occupied.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Shane Torres (515)984-0222,

    RE/MAX Concepts,

    Jeff Johnston 515-984-0222,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    Emma Jordison

    Century 21 Signature

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 691085MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 5
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Natural Gas
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,099
    • Total interior livable area: 3,099 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    Lot
    • Size: 9,975 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 75 x 133
    Details
    • Parcel number: 09003696000000
    • Zoning: R1-60

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    • Architectural style: Two Story
    • Property subtype: Multi Family
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $91/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $326,000
    • Annual tax amount: $6,386
    • Date on market: 3/13/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 17 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas
    • Electric utility on property: Yes
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/13/2025Listing removed$800
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    1/8/2025Listed for rent$800
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/16/2024Sold$280,500-19.9%$91/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #691085 Report a problem
    4/1/2024Pending sale$350,000$113/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #691085 Report a problem
    3/13/2024Listed for sale$350,000+75%$113/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #691085 Report a problem
    8/28/2019Sold$200,000-7%$65/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #584396 Report a problem
    8/19/2019Pending sale$215,000$69/sqft
    Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #584396 Report a problem
    6/10/2019Listed for sale$215,000+41.9%$69/sqft
    Source: Century 21 Signature #584396 Report a problem
    1/9/2004Sold$151,500+81.4%$49/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/29/1999Sold$83,500$27/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,062 +2%$326,000 +7.9%
    2024$5,942 -7%$302,000
    2023$6,386 -14.4%$302,000 +11.4%
    2022$7,464 +12.6%$271,000
    2021$6,630 -11%$271,000 +22.1%
    2020$7,446 +14.3%$222,000
    2019$6,516 -6%$222,000 +20.7%
    2018$6,930 $184,000
    2017$6,930 +2.2%$184,000 +10.8%
    2016$6,782 $166,000
    2015$6,782 +2.5%$166,000 +12.2%
    2014$6,618 $148,000
    2013-- $148,000
    2012-- $148,000
    2011-- $148,000 -11.1%
    2010-- $166,500
    2009-- $166,500
    2008-- $166,500
    2007-- $166,500
    2006-- $166,500 +15.3%
    2005-- $144,400 +27.8%
    2003-- $113,000 +40.3%
    2002-- $80,570
    2001-- $80,570
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Drake

    Nearby schools

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    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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