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  • $270,000

    3833 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

    5beds
    2,656sqft
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    $1,906/mo
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    SingleFamily
    Built in 1923
    6,490 Square Feet Lot
    $222,000 Zestimate®
    $102/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Aluminum sidingUtility roomDesignated parkingRecreational roomTwo bedroomsFenced front yardOutdoor storage unit
    Rental Property for Sale – Asking Price: $270,000.00 Serious inquiries only. Located at 3833 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, this multi-family rental property includes three units and sits on a 6,490 sq ft lot. The main two-story house, built in 1923, is 1,792 sq ft and contains units 1 & 3. It has undergone numerous renovations and updates. Unit 3 was fully remodeled in 2026. The house features a covered porch and a fenced front yard. The 2nd unit is in a separate single-story building at the back of the property. Built in 1968, this 864 sq ft unit has also been extensively renovated in 2021. Both buildings have aluminum siding and NEW (7/26) asphalt shingle roofs (see pictures for details). Unit 1 – 1,008 sq ft Large living room Renovated kitchen with newer oak cabinets Two bedrooms One full bathroom Access to a 784 sq ft basement and play room. It has washer and dryer hookup in the basement with exterior access Central air (heating & cooling) Currently rented for $880/month Unit 2 – 864 sq ft (stand alone building) Large living room One bedroom One recreational room Spacious kitchen/dining area ¾ bathroom Utility room New Central air system (heating only) 95% renovated in Summer 2021 Designated parking and outdoor storage unit Currently rented for $880/month Access via alley with plenty of street parking available Unit 3 – 784 sq ft Fully renovated this spring 2026 Two bedrooms Spacious kitchen/dining area One full bathroom Access to attic space with large storage area Heated by electric baseboards Currently vacant Nearby Amenities Schools: Oak Park Elementary, Findley Elementary, Harding Middle School, North High School Grocery Stores: Linn’s Super Market, Fareway Dining: Highland Bakery. Chuck’s Restaurant, coffee shop & more (just up the street) Parks & Recreation: Northside Library, McHenry Park, Riverview Park, Birdland Park, Saylorville Lake (10 minutes away) It’s a great income-producing rental property, located not too far from downtown. Currently, 2 units are occupied & 1 unit is vacant. The tenant in Unit 2 renewed the lease, while the other tenant is on month-to-month lease. Business insurance on the property is approximately $2,500 per year, and property taxes are approx $4,000 per year. Tenants are responsible for all utilities except water and trash, which averages $260 per month.
    What the owner loves about this home
    It’s a great income-producing rental property, located not too far from downtown & near by amenities. IE; coffee & bakery shop
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    Property Owner (515) 729-8422

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Forced air, Heat pump, Electric, Gas
      Cooling
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Other, Carpet, Laminate, Linoleum / Vinyl
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 2,656 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Off-street, On-street
      Features
      • Exterior features: Other, Metal
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: None
      Lot
      • Size: 6,490 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 07001779000000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      Materials
      • Metal
      • Foundation: Concrete
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1923

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $102/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $203,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,974
      • Date on market: 8/25/2026

        Estimated market value

        $222,000

        $193,000 - $249,000

        $1,254/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/25/2026Listed for sale$270,000-3.6%$102/sqft
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        8/19/2025Listing removed--
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        5/21/2025Listed for sale$280,000+3.7%$105/sqft
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        12/16/2022Listing removed--
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        9/17/2022Listed for sale$270,000$102/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/22/2022Listing removed--
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        11/6/2021Listed for sale$270,000+195.4%$102/sqft
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        9/24/2015Sold$91,406+41.7%$34/sqft
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        10/23/2000Sold$64,500+30.3%$24/sqft
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        2/23/1998Sold$49,500$19/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,974 +2.1%$203,000 +8%
        2024$3,894 +2.6%$188,000
        2023$3,794 -14.4%$188,000 +22.9%
        2022$4,434 +14.3%$153,000
        2021$3,880 -10.8%$153,000 +22.4%
        2020$4,348 +13.8%$125,000
        2019$3,820 -5.9%$125,000 +20.2%
        2018$4,060 $104,000
        2017$4,060 +2%$104,000 +10.6%
        2016$3,982 $94,000
        2015$3,982 +2.8%$94,000 +12.6%
        2014$3,872 $83,500
        2013-- $83,500
        2012-- $83,500
        2011-- $83,500 -11.2%
        2010-- $94,000
        2009-- $94,000
        2007-- $94,000
        2006-- $94,000 +19.7%
        2005-- $78,500 +6.9%
        2003-- $73,400 +11.2%
        2002-- $66,000
        2001-- $66,000
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Highland Park

        Getting around

        74 / 100
        Very Walkable
        36 / 100
        Some Transit
        50 / 100
        Bikeable

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