Deb Miller
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
(515) 305-3207
100 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$66,850 Price
401 Franklin Ave Des Moines, IA 50314
River Bend Neighborhood
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,381
Sq Ft
8,352
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of September 2026Fantastic opportunity to invest! Property provides the opportunity to serve as a 2 unit rental, an owner occupied rental, or conversion to a grand single family home in an area of Des Moines seeing
continued development. Main level (Unit 1) houses 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with dining area in an appealing open concept. Unit 2 has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath on the second floor, with an additional third bedroom/loft on the third floor. Recent updates include central air for both units, new appliances, LVP and carpet flooring, and fresh paint throughout. Current rent rates are $1000 for Unit 1 and $1025 for Unit 2. This could be the one to start or extend your real estate portfolio at an amazing price point.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,196
Year Built
- Built in 1901
Parking
- Driveway
Home Design
- 2,381 Sq Ft Home
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Shingled Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Additional Features
- Cooktop
- 8,352 Sq Ft Lot
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Unfinished Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 08000150001000
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 7, 2021
Closed on
Jun 11, 2021
Sold by
Aqualeo Llc
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karoline Benskin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Buyer's Agent
Meghan O'Brien
Realty ONE Group Impact
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$154,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 2020
Sold by
Castillo Ruben A and Castillo Molly A
Bought by
Aqualeo Llc
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 18, 2019
Closed on
Jan 2, 2020
Sold by
Twister Llc
Bought by
Castillo Ruben and Castillo Alex Ruben
Seller's Agent
Chris Chiaramonte
Century 21 Signature
Buyer's Agent
Karoline Benskin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$130,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 1, 2017
Closed on
Oct 30, 2017
Sold by
Bbt Rentals Llc
Bought by
Twister Llc
Seller's Agent
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Buyer's Agent
Chris Chiaramonte
Century 21 Signature
List Price
$55,000
Sold Price
$55,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.11%
Original Mortgage
$97,500
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 4, 2016
Closed on
Feb 14, 2017
Sold by
Narita 21 Llc
Bought by
Bbt Rentals Llc
Seller's Agent
Rick Wanamaker
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Buyer's Agent
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
List Price
$95,000
Sold Price
$57,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,000
-40%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-5.19%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 4, 2005
Sold by
Robb Spearman Llc
Bought by
Rivas Shannon Barry and Rivas Manuel J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2005
Sold by
Schubert Anthony E
Bought by
Robb Spearman Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 2, 2003
Sold by
Contract Exchange Corp
Bought by
Schubert Anthony E
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 6, 2003
Sold by
Contract Exchange Corp
Bought by
Robb Spearman Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 29, 2003
Sold by
Spiering David and Spiering Diane
Bought by
Contract Exchange Corp
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 14, 2003
Sold by
Towers Steven and Towers Karen
Bought by
Yom Ty
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 14, 2000
Sold by
Weinstein Frank E
Bought by
Spiering David and Brown Russell C
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in River Bend, IA
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Deb Miller
-
Angela Glasgow
Angela Glasgow
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 461-7972
79 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$178,500 Price
-
Jason Russell
Jason Russell
Responds QuicklyRealty ONE Group Impact
(515) 461-6743
109 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$292,500 Price
-
Chris Kew
Chris Kew
RE/MAX Precision
(515) 500-2960
278 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$175,000 Price
-
Jason Rude
Jason Rude
Rude Realty
(515) 400-4122
346 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$199,900 Price
-
Ginger Atcheson
Ginger Atcheson
Real Estate Property Solutions, LLC
(515) 400-3340
199 Total Sales
1 in River Bend
$300,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $154,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $130,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $55,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $57,000 | None Available | |
| Corporate Deed | $84,500 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $71,500 | -- | |
| Corporate Deed | -- | -- | |
| Contract Of Sale | $72,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $27,500 | -- | |
| Contract Of Sale | $50,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $27,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $133,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $97,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $97,500 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $68,000 | Commercial |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/03/2026 09/03/26 | Sold | $190,000 | -5.0% | $80 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/05/2026 08/05/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/07/2026 05/07/26 | For Sale | $200,000 | +29.9% | $84 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/15/2021 06/15/21 | Sold | $154,000 | -0.6% | $65 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/12/2021 05/12/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/07/2021 05/07/21 | For Sale | $154,900 | +19.2% | $65 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/02/2020 01/02/20 | Sold | $130,000 | 0.0% | $55 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/02/2020 01/02/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/18/2019 11/18/19 | For Sale | $130,000 | +136.4% | $55 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/26/2017 10/26/17 | Sold | $55,000 | 0.0% | $23 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/26/2017 09/26/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/01/2017 09/01/17 | For Sale | $55,000 | -3.5% | $23 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/24/2017 02/24/17 | Sold | $57,000 | -40.0% | $24 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/13/2017 02/13/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/04/2016 01/04/16 | For Sale | $95,000 | -- | $40 / Sq Ft |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,132 | $184,600 | $17,900 | $166,700 |
| 2024 | $3,132 | $159,200 | $15,400 | $143,800 |
| 2023 | $2,960 | $159,200 | $15,400 | $143,800 |
| 2022 | $2,938 | $125,600 | $12,800 | $112,800 |
| 2021 | $2,728 | $125,600 | $12,800 | $112,800 |
| 2020 | $2,834 | $109,300 | $11,200 | $98,100 |
| 2019 | $1,556 | $109,300 | $11,200 | $98,100 |
| 2018 | $1,540 | $57,900 | $10,100 | $47,800 |
| 2017 | $2,950 | $57,900 | $10,100 | $47,800 |
| 2016 | $2,874 | $109,100 | $9,400 | $99,700 |
| 2015 | $2,874 | $109,100 | $9,400 | $99,700 |
| 2014 | $2,706 | $105,700 | $9,200 | $96,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Meghan O'Brien
Seller's Agent in 2026
Meghan O'Brien
Realty ONE Group Impact
(515) 554-5312
3 in this area
100 Total Sales
-
Adam Steger
AS
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Adam Steger
Realty ONE Group Impact
(630) 746-8096
1 in this area
1 Total Sale
-
Karoline Benskin
Seller's Agent in 2021
Karoline Benskin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
(515) 710-9081
51 Total Sales
-
Chris Chiaramonte
Seller's Agent in 2020
Chris Chiaramonte
Century 21 Signature
(515) 963-1040
2 in this area
168 Total Sales
-
OUTSIDE AGENT
OA
Seller's Agent in 2017
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
7 in this area
5,740 Total Sales
-
Rick Wanamaker
Seller's Agent in 2017
Rick Wanamaker
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
(515) 771-2412
240 Total Sales
Map
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 740254
APN: 080-00150001000
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