$288,000

1305 NE 51st Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313

  • 4 beds |
  • 1 bath |
  • 2,009 sqft
  • Property Icon Duplex
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1960
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.26acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 2 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $143/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 29 days ago

Property Description

All-brick duplex with solid upside in Des Moines! This well-built property offers low county taxes and strong investment potential for the savvy buyer. With a little cosmetic work, this duplex could shine as a reliable income-producing asset or long-term hold. The flexible layout also makes it an ideal option for multi-generational living—live comfortably in one unit while providing nearby independence for an elderly parent or loved one in the other. Durable brick construction, separate living spaces, and a convenient location make this a rare opportunity for investors or owner-occupants looking to add value and build equity.

Listing Status:
Pending
Date Added:
February 10, 2026
Data Last Updated:
March 12, 2026 at 3:19AM
Listing Office:
LPT Realty, LLC : (515) 669-4010
Listing Agent:
Tom Butler : (515) 491-1561
MLS ID:
734168
  • Appliances: DishwasherRefrigeratorStove
  • Basement: Egress Windows
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced AirGasNatural Gas
  • Style: Duplex
  • Parking: DetachedGarageTwo Car Garage
  • Roofing: AsphaltShingle
  • General: BrickBlock
  • Road/Access: Asphalt
  • Originating MLS: DMAAR_DM
  • School District: Saydel Consolidated
  • County: Polk
  • Zoning: LDRLOT 30 GOODE HEIGHTS PLAT NO 227001289000000
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Source: DMAAR_DM

This listing courtesy of Tom Butler , LPT Realty, LLC

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  • Property Taxes $
  • Home Insurance $
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Location

Schools Nearby

W

Woodside Middle School

5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 5-8

0.89 miles away

W

Woodside Middle School

5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 5-8

0.89 miles away

S

Saydel High School

5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA, 50313

Grades 9-12

0.62 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.

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