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2801 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

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8 Beds
5 Baths
3,723 Sq Ft

Great investment opportunity! FivePlex! Completely renovated exterior and two of the 5 units' interior has been renovated. Centrally located in Des Moines with great rental income. All appliances stay with each unit. Seller will only do showings by appointment with 48-hour notice, all units are occupied. Landlord covers gas, water, trash, snow, lawncare, and insurance. Tenants responsible for electric. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Listing By: Cui Dong Davis - RE/MAX Precision iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 668408
  • Date Listed03/01/2023
  • Bedrooms 8
  • Bathrooms 5 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.23 acres (9,975 sq. ft)
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1893
  • Square Feet 3,723 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $120.87

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof -
  • Lot Size Acres 0.23
  • Lot Size SQFT 9,975.24
  • Lot Features -

Directions

University Ave to 28th Street to Cottage Grove.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $4,959
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

1.57 mi

Distance

Walnut Street School

Public • PK - 5

2.05 mi

Distance

Moulton Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

2.17 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

3.15 mi

Distance

Cowles Elementary School

Public • PK - 8

3.57 mi

Distance

Mckinley Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

4.42 mi

Distance

Hillside Elementary School

Public • PK - 6

4.55 mi

Distance

Madison Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

4.58 mi

Distance

Capitol View Elementary School

Public • PK - 5

4.93 mi

Distance

Clive Learning Academy

Public • PK - 6

5.02 mi

Distance

Callanan Middle School

Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home

0.96 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12

2.18 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

2.18 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.24 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.66 mi

Distance

Brody Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

3.9 mi

Distance

Harding Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.07 mi

Distance

Hiatt Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.1 mi

Distance

Weeks Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

5.65 mi

Distance

Stilwell Junior High School

Public • 7 - 8

5.95 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

2.09 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12

2.18 mi

Distance

North High School

Public • 9 - 12

3.36 mi

Distance

East High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.1 mi

Distance

Walnut Creek Campus

Public • 9 - 12

4.23 mi

Distance

Lincoln High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.31 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

4.54 mi

Distance

Urbandale High School

Public • 9 - 12

5.85 mi

Distance

Saydel High School

Public • 9 - 12

6.99 mi

Distance

Valley High School

Public • 10 - 12

7.19 mi

Distance

Joshua Christian Academy

Private • KG - 12

4.85 mi

Distance

Dowling Catholic High School

Private • 09 - 12

4.89 mi

Distance

Gospel Assembly Christian Academy

Private • KG - 12

7.09 mi

Distance

Fairmount Education

Private • 03 - 12

7.75 mi

Distance

Grandview Park Baptist School

Private • PK - 12

8.21 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
03/01/2023 Active $450,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price
2843 Cottage Grove Avenue 4 2 Dec 03, 2025 $157,000
2810 Cottage Grove Avenue 4 2 Dec 03, 2025 $179,900
1011 27th Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $39,900
1143 21st Street 6 2 Dec 03, 2025 $80,000
1012 28 Street - 0 Dec 03, 2025 $45,500
1020 28th Street 3 2 Dec 03, 2025 $99,900
1900 Atkins Street 3 1 Dec 03, 2025 $107,000
2124 Drake Park Avenue 2 2 Dec 03, 2025 $129,900
2843 Cottage Grove Avenue 4 2 Dec 03, 2025 $150,000
1515 24th Street 2 3 Dec 03, 2025 $105,000

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50311

Source: Walkscore

81/100

Very Walkable

Walk Score ®

40/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

52/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

Transit Summary

6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 other

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 41/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

Points of Interest near 2801 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Frequently Asked Questions for 2801 Cottage Grove Avenue

Source: Realty.com

2801 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a Single Family, Multi-Family, Residential property listed for $450,000 The property is 3723 sq. ft with 8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms

Realty.com has 3 photos of 2801 Cottage Grove Avenue.

Our records indicate that 2801 Cottage Grove Avenue was built in 1893.

The full address for this home is 2801 Cottage Grove Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311.

2801 Cottage Grove Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Wed March 01, 2023

Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 41/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 40/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2801 Cottage Grove Avenue. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Callanan Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), Roosevelt High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Re/max Precision (tel: 515-223-9492)
Listing agent: Cui Dong Davis (tel: 515-867-0498) (#33635)

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