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1527 Forest Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50314
  • $249,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 66 Days
  • MLS #: 716534
UPDATED: 159 min ago
$249,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.1
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,729
    SQFT
  • $67
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Multi-Family
Built:
1924
County:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

Turnkey duplex opportunity at 1527 Forest Ave in Des Moinesperfect for investors! This solid brick and stucco property features two spacious 2-bed/1-bath units, both with original hardwood floors, updated electrical, and composite windows. Recent exterior upgrades include a brand-new roof, soffit, gutters, and fascia. Located directly across from a park on a corner lot, the property offers plenty of parking and strong tenant appeal. With leases in place and tenants covering utilities, this low-maintenance asset is ready to cash flow from day one.

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1527 Forest Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314

  • Price: $249,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 66 Days
  • Updated: 159 min ago
  • MLS #: 716534
4
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.1
Acres
3,729
SQFT
$67
$/SQFT
1924
Built
Neighborhood:
Des Moines N.West
County:
Polk
Area:
Des Moines N.West
School District:
Des Moines Independent
Property Description
Turnkey duplex opportunity at 1527 Forest Ave in Des Moinesperfect for investors! This solid brick and stucco property features two spacious 2-bed/1-bath units, both with original hardwood floors, updated electrical, and composite windows. Recent exterior upgrades include a brand-new roof, soffit, gutters, and fascia. Located directly across from a park on a corner lot, the property offers plenty of parking and strong tenant appeal. With leases in place and tenants covering utilities, this low-maintenance asset is ready to cash flow from day one.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Two Story Construction Materials Brick Foundation Details Brick / Mortar Levels Two Road Surface Type Concrete Roof Asphalt Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances Dishwasher Microwave Refrigerator Stove Basement Unfinished Basement YN Yes Cooling Central Air Cooling YN Yes Heating Forced Air Gas Natural Gas Heating YN Yes

Property Features

Home Warranty YN No Lease Considered YN No Listing Terms Cash Conventional Contract Lot Features Rectangular Lot Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 3307 Tax Year 2025 Tenant Pays Electricity Gas Insurance Utilities Electricity Available Natural Gas Available Water Source Public Zoning N5

Listing provided courtesy of Keller Williams Realty GDM: (515) 334-4900. © 2025 Des Moines Multiple Listing Service.
© 2025 Des Moines Multiple Listing Service. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Kooyman Real Estate Team | RE/MAX Concepts. Data last updated: 2025-07-18T00:22:32.11.
 
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