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2573 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA, 50317

2beds
1baths
768sqft
$125,000
$163price/sqft
$1,019/moest. monthly cost
$40,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Attention Investors, this is a tenant occupied listing, with a current lease agreement that expires in May 2027. Seasoned or first time real estate investors! SELLER FINANCING OR CONTRACT TERMS may be available, making this an attractive option for buyers seeking flexible purchase terms, easier qualification, or creative financing solutions. This opens the door for first-time homebuyers, house hackers, and investors looking to acquire property with potentially lower upfront capital requirements. Excellent opportunity to own a 2-bedroom, 1 partial-bath home offering 768 square feet of efficient living space on a generous .2690-acre lot, located just a couple blocks south of the new MLK Jr. Parkway with an easy 9-minute commute to downtown Des Moines per Google Maps. An open front porch adds charm and curb appeal, while off-street parking provides everyday convenience. Currently tenant-occupied at $1,050 per month, this property offers immediate cash flow potential for investors, along with long-term upside driven by continued development and infrastructure improvements along the MLK Jr. Parkway corridor. The large lot size creates flexibility for outdoor use, future expansion, or additional value-add strategies. Whether you’re searching for an affordable primary residence, a buy-and-hold rental, or a property to add to a growing portfolio, this home combines location, income potential, lot size, and financing flexibility in one opportunity.

Getting Around

6
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
34
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

4/10
1/10
Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades 6-83.2 mi
2/10
East High SchoolGrades 9-122.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1918

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Metal Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Basement: Crawl Space

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 768
  • Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 05000419000000
  • Zoning: N3C

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.27 Acres
  • Features: Rectangular Lot

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1