Des Moines, IA 50314 1527 Forest Avenue

$249,000

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Presented By: Keller Williams Realty GDM
  • Des Moines Area AOR (DMAAR) - 188 - IA
  • MLS# 716534
  • 05/12/2025
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  • Beds • 4
  • Baths • 2
  • SQFT • 3,729

Home Details

Turnkey duplex opportunity at 1527 Forest Ave in Des Moines—perfect 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.
Presented By: Keller Williams Realty GDM

Interior Features for 1527 Forest Avenue

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms4

Bathrooms

3/4 Baths0
Half Baths
Total Baths2

Other Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/NYes
BasementUnfinished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Fireplace Y/NNo
Heating Y/NYes

General for 1527 Forest Avenue

Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Architectural StyleTwoStory
Attached Garage No
Carport Y/NNo
CityDes Moines
Construction MaterialsBrick
CoolingCentralAir
CountyPolk
DirectionsKeo Way. Go for 0.3 mi. Then 0.3 miles Turn right onto Lynn St. Go for 348 ft. Then 0.07 miles Turn left onto 16th St. Go for 0.2 mi.
Electric On Property Y/NNo
Elementary School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Full Baths2
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForcedAir, Gas, NaturalGas
High School DistrictDes Moines Independent
Home Warranty Y/NNo
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NNo
Lease Renewal Y/NNo
Legal DescriptionS 85 F LOT 13 BLK 3 LAYMANS 2ND ADD
LevelsTwo
Listing TermsCash, Conventional, Contract
Lot Size Square Feet4250.0
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS AreaDes Moines N.West
Middle/Junior School DistrictDes Moines Independent
MobileHomeRemainsYNNo
New ConstructionNo
Number Of Units Total2
Occupancy TypeTenant
PostalCityDes Moines
Property Attached Y/NNo
Property TypeMultiFamily
Rent Control Y/NNo
RoofAsphalt, Shingle
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublicSewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories2
Tax Annual Amount3307.0
Tax Year2025
Tenant PaysElectricity, Gas, Insurance
UtilitiesElectricityAvailable, NaturalGasAvailable
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Year Built1924
ZoningN5

Exterior for 1527 Forest Avenue

Building Area Total3729.0
Crops Included Y/NNo
Foundation DetailsBrickMortar
Horse Y/NNo
Irrigation Water Rights Y/NNo
Lot FeaturesRectangularLot
Lot Size Acres0.098
Lot Size Area0.098
Open Parking Y/NNo
Private PoolNo
Road Surface TypeConcrete
SpaNo
Water SourcePublic
WaterfrontY/NNo

Additional Details

Price History

Rachel Tiskevics

Realtor®
Price $249,000
MLS#716534
List Date 05/12/2025
Property Type Multi-Family
Phone 641.230.0537
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