This turn key duplex is a great investment opportunity for investors or a live in house hack. New roof in 2021, new furnace, water heater, A/C in both units, and a new kitchen in one unit. Occupied unit rent @ $850/month. Tenant pays electric and gas. The possibilities are endless!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
10,303 sq ftLot Size
$158Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Darson Grantham• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with Amy Dempsey• Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source:DMMLS #649643
Redfin Estimate
$273,259
$11K since sold in November 2024$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 0.1% higher than the average sale price ($273K) of 6 comparable homes.
This turn key duplex is a great investment opportunity for investors or a live in house hack. New roof in 2021, new furnace, water heater, A/C in both units, and a new kitchen in one unit. Occupied unit rent @ $850/month. Tenant pays electric and gas. The possibilities are endless!
DMMLS #626764
Sep 28, 2021
Sold
$184,000
$106/sq ft
Aug 23, 2021
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 10, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2021
Relisted
—
Jul 1, 2021
Price Changed
$199,900
$116/sq ft
May 27, 2021
Pending
—
May 14, 2021
Price Changed
$214,900
$124/sq ft
May 11, 2021
Relisted
—
May 3, 2021
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2021
Listed
$224,900
$130/sq ft
+15
Back on the market and ready to find it's lucky owner! One buyer's loss is YOUR opportunity. Sellers made a huge price adjustment to account for new roof, updating electrical, and the future replacement of Orangeburg sewer line (quotes available upon request). Seller is also including a 1-year home warranty & sewer warranty to give you peace of mind on this solid cash-flowing opportunity!
Public Records
Dec 18, 2012
Sold
$152,500
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 29, 2004
Sold
$152,500
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,538 (+2.1%)
$62,300 + $188,900
$251,200
2024
$4,446 (+1.6%)
$56,000 + $170,000
$226,000
2023
$4,376 (+0.7%)
$56,000 + $170,000
$226,000
2022
$4,344 (+5.5%)
$47,700 + $138,000
$185,700
2021
$4,118 (−3.7%)
$47,700 + $138,000
$185,700
2020
$4,278 (+4.6%)
$47,700 + $138,000
$185,700
2019
$4,088 (+1.0%)
$42,100 + $122,900
$165,000
2018
$4,046 (+6.9%)
$42,100 + $122,900
$165,000
2017
$3,786 (+6.6%)
$38,000 + $114,100
$152,100
2016
$3,550 (+6.5%)
$34,400 + $105,600
$140,000
2013
$3,332
$32,200 + $101,400
$133,600
Tax history for 5200 Hickman Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,538 (+2.1%)
$62,300 + $188,900
$251,200
2024
$4,446 (+1.6%)
$56,000 + $170,000
$226,000
2023
$4,376 (+0.7%)
$56,000 + $170,000
$226,000
2022
$4,344 (+5.5%)
$47,700 + $138,000
$185,700
2021
$4,118 (−3.7%)
$47,700 + $138,000
$185,700
2020
$4,278 (+4.6%)
$47,700 + $138,000
$185,700
2019
$4,088 (+1.0%)
$42,100 + $122,900
$165,000
2018
$4,046 (+6.9%)
$42,100 + $122,900
$165,000
2017
$3,786 (+6.6%)
$38,000 + $114,100
$152,100
2016
$3,550 (+6.5%)
$34,400 + $105,600
$140,000
2013
$3,332
$32,200 + $101,400
$133,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Nov 8, 2022 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - hvac changeout
HVAC
Sep 8, 2022 • Final
Row - excavation or obstruction
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 864
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Brick
Building Style Type: Conventional
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Duplex
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MACS PLACE
Living Sq. Ft: 1,728
Building Sq. Ft: 2,592
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 41 MACS PLACE
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,303
Legal Lot Number: 41
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.237
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 73
County Use Description: DUPLEX
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,303 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 10008916000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hillis Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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Merrill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Roosevelt High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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