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1987 & 1989 SW 1st St, Des Moines, IA, 50315

3beds
2baths
1,436sqft
$199,000
$139price/sqft
$1,528/moest. monthly cost
$61,120/yrincome needed

About This Home

Two homes on one lot—ideal investment or house hack opportunity! Property includes 1987 & 1989 SW 1st St. 1987 is a 1.5 story featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and is currently vacant—move-in or rent-ready for immediate occupancy (currently being advertised for rent at $1,100). 1989 offers 1 bedroom, 1 bath and is currently tenant occupied, providing instant rental income (current rent is $850). Separate living spaces allow flexibility for owner-occupants or investors looking to maximize cash flow. Convenient location with easy access to downtown, major roads, and amenities. Great opportunity to live in one unit while the other helps offset your mortgage or add to your portfolio with a turnkey income-producing property.

Getting Around

50
WalkingCar-Dependent
35
TransitSome Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

3/10
1/10
Weeks Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.4 mi
1/10
Lincoln High SchoolGrades 9-120.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1910

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow,One and One Half Story
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,436
  • Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 02002923000000
  • Zoning: N5

Features

  • Levels: One and One Half
  • Stories: 1

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,581 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 52 x 165

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,006$12,072
Home Insurance *$141$1,692
Property Taxes $260$3,120
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,528$18,336
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$52,388/yr
40% on housing$45,840/yr
45% on housing$40,746/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

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Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$139This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50315$121
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50315$190
Polk County$213

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-29Listed for sale$210,000
2018-12-15Sold$76,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDarson Grantham
BrokerageKeller Williams Realty GDM

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