Investment opportunity in Des Moines! 3833 6th Ave offers three separate living units with approximately 2,656 square feet of combined living area. The property features two units in the main building plus a separate rear unit, providing multiple rental-income opportunities. Recent updates include new roofs on both buildings and improvements to select units. With established rental potential, flexible unit configurations, and a convenient Highland Park location near shopping, dining, and major roadways, this property is worth a closer look. Schedule a private showing today.
For sale
Price cut: $20.1K (10/2)
$249,900
3833 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
5beds
2,656sqft
Duplex, Multi Family
Built in 1923
-- sqft lot
$245,600 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Flexible unit configurationsSeparate rear unitThree separate living units
- 14 days
- 145
- 9
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Frank (515)776-7081,
NextHome Your Way
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750328
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: See Remarks
Features
- Central Vacuum, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,656
- Total interior livable area: 2,656 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 07001779000000
- Zoning: C-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,029
- Date on market: 10/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Concrete, Gravel
Estimated market value
$245,600
$233,000 - $258,000
$1,339/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Price change | $249,900-7.4%$94/sqft |
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| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000-3.6%$102/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+3.7%$105/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $270,000$102/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $270,000+195.4%$102/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2015 | Sold | $91,406+41.7%$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2000 | Sold | $64,500+30.3%$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/1998 | Sold | $49,500$19/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
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.





