717 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314
About This Home
This 6-unit multi family property is income producing. All units are rented and rents totall $3850/mo. Room for rent increase. Huge basement for landlord storage. Large parking lot. See agent notes for link to proforma info.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1901
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Multi Family
Interior
Heating
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,233
- Total interior livable area: 4,233 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 080/07891001000
- Zoning: N5
Lot
- Lot size: 0.30 Acres
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
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,360 | $16,320 |
| Home Insurance * | $310 | $3,720 |
| Property Taxes | $351 | $4,212 |
| Electricity | $315 | $3,789 |
| Total | $2,336 | $28,032 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-10 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2025-10-10 | Price change | $275,000 |
| 2025-08-15 | Price change | $175,000 |
| 2025-06-05 | Price change | $3,400,000 |
| 2025-05-09 | Listed for sale | $4,100,000 |
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