# 717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

> **TL;DR:** residential multi family, $269,000 ($64/sqft), built 1901, 4,233 sqft. Est. $1,166/mo. Listed 234 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $269,000 |
| Price/sqft | $64 |
| Square Feet | 4,233 |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 13,068 sqft (0.30 acres) |
| Property Type | Residential Multi Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 234 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,166 |
| **Total** | **$1,166** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1901
- 0.30 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
This 6-unit multi-family property is income-producing. All units are rented and monthly rents total $4120/mo. Room for rent increases. Large basement for landlord storage. Huge parking lot. See agent notes for link to proforma info. All units have only one tenant currently, so landlord expenses are low. Individual rents: #1 $650 #2 $870 #3 $750 #4 $650 #5 $600 #6 $600

## Location

- **Address:** 717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.611531, -93.627864
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.611531,-93.627864

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Abby Hausmann-Virgil
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams- Ankeny Metro
- **Phone:** 5159659100
- **Email:** abby@homesweethomeiowa.com

## Primary Photo

![717 Franklin Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/9eb92cdcf1169f7ef08dcb5a7e30cfd2l-f3733380185r.jpg)

*3 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/717-franklin-avenue-des-moines-ia-50314-ia68691)*

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**MLS#:** 68691 | **Updated:** 2026-06-19
**Source:** listhub

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