#719638, Alexis Schossow, Listing office: Iowa Realty Beaverdale
$225,000 List price
1206 39th St Des Moines, IA 50311
4 beds
3 full
1,964 sqft
0.09 acres
$115 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1206 39th St
$2636 per month Gross rent. Currently 2 long term leases and 1 furnished short term rental. This is a prime rental property in a sought-after Des Moines neighborhood just west of the Drake University Campus. The property comes with a renewed rental license. A new roof was installed in 2021, providing peace of mind for years to come. Unit 1 and Unit 2 have had updates in the past 2 years. This property is in a high-demand rental area, with proximity to local amenities, schools, and public transportation. Whether you're looking to add to your existing investment cash flowing portfolio or step into the Des Moines rental market for the first time, this location offers excellent cash flow potential with minimal maintenance concerns due to recent updates. (Neighboring property 3903 University is also for sale, would consider a discount if sold together)
Highlights
Home typeOther
HeatingBaseboard, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size1,964 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.085 Acres
Year built1918
MLS #722298
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Oven, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $114
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,622
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Head west on East 3rd Street, then turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway (US-69) heading north. Continue on MLK Jr. Parkway for about two miles and then turn left onto 39th Street. Follow 39th Street for a short distance, and the property will be on the left side.
- Year Built: 1918
- Living Area: 1,964 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.085 Acres
- MLS Number: 722298
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (641) 745-0156
- Listing Agent: Darson Grantham
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Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $162,000 | $3,622 |
| 2021 | $132,000 | $3,622 |
| 2020 | $108,000 | $3,622 |
| 2019 | $108,000 | $3,372 |
| 2018 | $89,500 | $3,372 |
| 2017 | $89,500 | $3,174 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•4301 College Ave
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•800 42nd St
1
Monroe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2250 30th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $34,819. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
68%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
10%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
9%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
63%
18-34 yrs old
21%
35-64 yrs old
4%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Continuing Education Courses
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
Forever 21
Express/Express For Men
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Qdoba
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Mazda
Volkswagen
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Urban Contemporary- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1206 39th St
The listing price of 1206 39th St property is $225,000.
The property 1206 39th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.
Active Listing: 1206 39th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1206 39th St are: Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,622 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1206 39th St has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1206 39th St is 1,964 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1206 39th St is 1918.
This home is located at 1206 39th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,964 square foot home, which was built in 1918, sits on a 0.09 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
Over 67 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $216,801 and the average listing age was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.