Great investment opportunity—for owner occupant with income OR as a fantastic rental in this duplex in the desirable Beaverdale area. While long term tenants have occupied each side, new owner has the flexibility of short term leases if any desired changes. Each side is 1 bedroom with 1 bath and garage. With duplex being connected via the 2-1 car attached garages, privacy for each unit is maximized. Updates include new roof in 2019, new HVAC in October 2020. Located just off Douglas, this property is walking distance to shopping and dining, with quick access to Merle Hay Mall.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
7,884 sq ftLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Misty Darling• BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Bought with Amy Jochum• Keller Williams Realty GDM
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,884 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,320
Year built
1952
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Polk County
APN
10005264001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Apr 14, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Jun 25, 2024 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.181
Lot Size Acres: 0.181
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: R1-60
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block, Poured
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,908.62
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,884 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10005264001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Samuelson Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $246,000
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