Des Moines, IA Investment Properties

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Find, analyze, and compare Des Moines, IA investment properties, including off-market opportunities and residential homes with value-add potential. Des Moines offers a diverse housing market with single-family homes, and vacant properties. Investors can explore potential investment opportunities for long-term rentals (LTRs) throughout Iowa. Explore housing market trends in Des Moines, where up-and-coming neighborhoods may offer potential for passive rental income and other investment strategies. Property Intel by Whitepages makes it easy to analyze market trends, uncover off-market properties, compare neighborhood benchmarks, and access owner contact information to help you find the best investment properties in Des Moines, IA for your real estate goals.

In Des Moines, the median property value currently stands at $192,944, reflecting a 3.11% year-over-year increase based on recent sales. The 5-year appreciation forecast estimates values reaching $281,838 (a 0.03% gain). The housing market includes a total of 81,245 houses.The median home in Des Moines has 1,183 square feet of living space, priced at a median of $178 per square foot with a median year built of 1953. For long-term rental properties in Des Moines, the median annual gross rental income is $18,000 (or $1,500/month) with estimated operating expenses of $7,390, resulting in an approximate gross cap rate of 5.57%.

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$391K - $429K
Est. Value
620 Polk Blvd
Des Moines, IA 50312
Waterbury
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,900 sq ft
13,156 sq ft lot • Built: 1949
Last Sold: $290K in 2021
$196K - $211K
Est. Value
2401 61st St
Des Moines, IA 50322
Merle Hay
2 beds • 1 bath • 1,061 sq ft
8,340 sq ft lot • Built: 1948
Last Sold: $155K in 2018
$211K - $228K
Est. Value
2920 49th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay
2 beds • 1 bath • 1,221 sq ft
7,000 sq ft lot • Built: 1946
Last Sold: $114K in 2006
$143K - $154K
Est. Value
1511 E Pleasant View Dr
Des Moines, IA 50320
Pioneer Park
2 beds • 1 bath • 893 sq ft
11,343 sq ft lot • Built: 1919
Last Sold: $61.5K in 2017
$307K - $336K
Est. Value
5726 SE 24th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50320
Easter Lake Area
3 beds • 3 baths • 2,002 sq ft
18,954 sq ft lot • Built: 2006
Last Sold: $50K in 2005
$137K - $151K
Est. Value
2819 SE 8th Ct
Des Moines, IA 50315
Indianola Hills
3 beds • 1 bath • 928 sq ft
9,000 sq ft lot • Built: 1958
Last Sold: $145K in 2022
$437K - $517K
Est. Value
2825 Caulder Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
Southwestern Hills
4 beds • 2.5 baths • 2,299 sq ft
11,200 sq ft lot • Built: 1970
Last Sold: $298K in 2020
$189K - $207K
Est. Value
6219 Sherrick Ave
Des Moines, IA 50322
Merle Hay
3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,015 sq ft
5,428 sq ft lot • Built: 1953
Last Sold: $215K in 2024
$280K - $304K
Est. Value
5313 SE 24th St
Des Moines, IA 50320
Easter Lake Area
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,225 sq ft
8,748 sq ft lot • Built: 2017
Last Sold: $221K in 2018
$224K - $244K
Est. Value
3933 10th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
Oak Park
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,400 sq ft
6,600 sq ft lot • Built: 1924
Last Sold: $84K in 2009
$214K - $231K
Est. Value
2256 Maish Ct
Des Moines, IA 50320
River Woods
3 beds • 3 baths • 1,132 sq ft
9,080 sq ft lot • Built: 1990
Last Sold: $251K in 2022
$293K - $318K
Est. Value
4814 Merced St
Des Moines, IA 50310
Beaverdale
6 beds • 3 baths • 2,226 sq ft
10,000 sq ft lot • Built: 1971
Last Sold: $153K in 2006
$236K - $260K
Est. Value
1659 Northwest Dr
Des Moines, IA 50310
Beaverdale
2 beds • 1 bath • 1,340 sq ft
7,650 sq ft lot • Built: 1916
Last Sold: $223K in 2020
$234K - $259K
Est. Value
5039 Allison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,114 sq ft
13,061 sq ft lot • Built: 1950
Last Sold: $250K in 2024
$140K - $152K
Est. Value
4128 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
Highland Park
2 beds • 1 bath • 694 sq ft
6,350 sq ft lot • Built: 1941
Last Sold: $75.5K in 2005
$205K - $224K
Est. Value
3101 Maury St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Laurel Hill
3 beds • 1 bath • 882 sq ft
12,800 sq ft lot • Built: 1936
Last Sold: $19.3K in 2014
$213K - $235K
Est. Value
929 23rd Pl
Des Moines, IA 50312
Woodland Heights
3 beds • 1 bath • 894 sq ft
6,947 sq ft lot • Built: 1982
Last Sold: $98K in 2005
$256K - $275K
Est. Value
3821 43rd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
Lower Beaver
3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,538 sq ft
8,250 sq ft lot • Built: 1977
Last Sold: $270K in 2023
$172K - $199K
Est. Value
303 E Columbus Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
McKinley School - Columbus Park
3 beds • 1 bath • 1,184 sq ft
7,553 sq ft lot • Built: 1920
Last Sold: $93K in 2017
$201K - $221K
Est. Value
6080 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
Easter Lake Area
3 beds • 1 bath • 1,026 sq ft
44,423 sq ft lot • Built: 1979
Last Sold: $151K in 2015
$160K - $184K
Est. Value
3417 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
Highland Park
2 beds • 1 bath • 1,355 sq ft
6,100 sq ft lot • Built: 1922
Last Sold: $65K in 2007
$137K - $149K
Est. Value
4101 Columbia St
Des Moines, IA 50313
Highland Park
2 beds • 1 bath • 720 sq ft
6,650 sq ft lot • Built: 1954
Last Sold: $88K in 2022
$179K - $196K
Est. Value
705 Bancroft St
Des Moines, IA 50315
Indianola Hills
3 beds • 2 baths • 1,269 sq ft
7,614 sq ft lot • Built: 1884
Last Sold: $169K in 2023
$163K - $186K
Est. Value
1070 17th St
Des Moines, IA 50314
Good Park
3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,116 sq ft
3,997 sq ft lot • Built: 1898
Last Sold: $113K in 2018
$153K - $165K
Est. Value
4140 Cornell St
Des Moines, IA 50313
Highland Park
2 beds • 1 bath • 720 sq ft
7,000 sq ft lot • Built: 1942
Last Sold: $128K in 2020
$168K - $183K
Est. Value
8069 Crestview Dr
Des Moines, IA 50320
Greenfield Plaza
3 beds • 1.5 baths • 1,312 sq ft
12,180 sq ft lot • Built: 1963
Last Sold: $139K in 2018
$201K - $218K
Est. Value
1919 55th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
Merle Hay
2 beds • 1 bath • 1,355 sq ft
10,175 sq ft lot • Built: 1946
Last Sold: $155K in 2016
$198K - $223K
Est. Value
6215 Edwards Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
Frisbie Park
3 beds • 1 bath • 1,098 sq ft
6,600 sq ft lot • Built: 1900
Last Sold: $120K in 2022
$212K - $233K
Est. Value
4148 E Ovid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
Sheridan Gardens
3 beds • 1 bath • 944 sq ft
7,800 sq ft lot • Built: 1964
Last Sold: $123K in 2007
$187K - $208K
Est. Value
3714 Carpenter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
Drake
2 beds • 1 bath • 1,152 sq ft
7,800 sq ft lot • Built: 1922
Last Sold: $200K in 2020

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Housing Market Trends & Statistics for Des Moines, Iowa

Median Property Value

$192,944

Total number of Properties

81,245

Median Living Space

1,183 sq ft

Median Year Built

1953 (72 years)

5-Year Appreciation Forecast

$281,838

Median Lot Size

8,556 sq ft

Average Ownership

8 months

for Des Moines, IA

Est. Rental Income
$18,000 ($1,500 per month)
Net Operating Income
$10,610 ($884 per month)
Cap Rate
5.57%

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