#712922, Cy Phillips, Listing Office: Space Simply
1217 39th St Des Moines, IA 50311
Property details
About 1217 39th St
This charming duplex is an investors dream or live in one side and rent out the other! This two story, side by side duplex offers spacious living area of 1,832 sq ft. This duplex is situated in a desirable neighborhood and offers convenient access to grocery stores, restaurants, banks, drug stores and entertainment venues. Also located on city bus routes. Each unit has two bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. The main floor has a living room, dining room and kitchen. There is storage space and laundry in the basement. New siding and windows were installed in 2021. Each side has a deck and private driveway that backs up to a serene forest. Both units are currently rented on a month to month lease. Both sides are currently rented bringing a monthly income of $1,725. These rents could be raised. This is a turnkey investment opportunity and presents an excellent opportunity for investors or those seeking a multi-family residence. Call today to make an appointment to see this rare investment opportunity.
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Summary
- MLS Number: 712296
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: United Real Estate Profess
- Office Phone: (515) 509-2344
- Listing Agent: Cyndi Pederson
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$270,000
1217 39th St
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Oct 31, 2022 | Home Sold | $185,000 |
Oct 01, 2019 | Home Sold | $155,500 |
Feb 25, 2008 | Home Sold | $125,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $248,800 | $5,006 |
2021 | $210,100 | $5,006 |
2020 | $193,100 | $5,006 |
2019 | $193,100 | $4,592 |
2018 | $172,600 | $4,592 |
2017 | $172,600 | $4,244 |
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
0.7 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. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
Similar homes for sale
This home is located at 1217 39th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,832 square foot home sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $270,000.
Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 42 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. In March 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,179.