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This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom multi-family at 401 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines, IA is listed for $200,000 ($84 per sqft). Built in 1901, the home offers 2,381 sqft of living space on a 0.19 acres lot.

Agent Description

Fantastic opportunity to invest! Property provides the opportunity to serve as a 2 unit rental, an owner occupied rental, or conversion to a grand single family home in an area of Des Moines seeing continued development. Main level (Unit 1) houses 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with dining area in an appealing open concept.

Unit 2 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the second floor, with an additional third bedroom/loft on the third floor. Recent updates include central air for both units, new appliances, LVP and carpet flooring, and fresh paint throughout. Current rent rates are $1000 for Unit 1 and $1025 for Unit 2. This could be the one to start or extend your real estate portfolio at an amazing price point.

Key Features

  • Built in 1901
  • 0.19 acre lot

Property Details

3 full
1901

Amenities

A/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$1,070/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$145
Interest$867
Insurance$58

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

401 Franklin Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50314

Property Details

Construction

VinylSiding

Heating

Forced AirNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

CooktopRefrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom multi-family at 401 Franklin Avenue is listed at $200,000 ($84/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $867 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1901, 0.19 acre lot.

This property is listed by Meghan O'Brien and can be reached at 5155545312 or meghansellsthe515@gmail.com.

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Meghan O'Brien

Agent at Realty ONE Group Impact

(515) 554-5312

Listed by Realty ONE Group Impact · View on Broker Site

MLS# 740254· Source: listhub· Updated 25 days ago

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401 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

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