# 717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314

> **TL;DR:** 11bd/6ba residential multi family, $269,000 ($64/sqft), built 1901, 4,233 sqft.
> Hardwood. Est. $1,166/mo. Listed 183 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $269,000 |
| Price/sqft | $64 |
| Bedrooms | 11 |
| Bathrooms | 6 full |
| Square Feet | 4,233 |
| Year Built | 1901 |
| Lot Size | 13,199 sqft (0.30 acres) |
| Stories | 2 |
| Property Type | Residential Multi Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 183 |

## Why This Home Stands Out

- **Hardwood Floors** - Throughout the home

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $1,166 |
| **Total** | **$1,166** |

## Key Amenities

- Hardwood

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1901
- 0.30 acre lot
- 2 stories

## Description

### Agent Description
This 6-unit multi-family property is income-producing. All units are rented and monthly rents total $3850/mo. Room for rent increases. Large basement for landlord storage. Huge parking lot. See agent notes for link to proforma info.

## Location

- **Address:** 717 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.611541, -93.627875
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.611541,-93.627875

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Abby Hausmann-Virgil
- **Brokerage:** Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
- **Phone:** (515) 965-9100
- **Email:** abby@homesweethomeiowa.com

## Primary Photo

![717 Franklin Avenue - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/ba3139d409ce6e8c09ffcc2518486718l-f2970664158r.jpg)

*3 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/717-franklin-avenue-des-moines-ia-50314-a727975)*

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**MLS#:** 727975 | **Updated:** 2026-04-26
**Source:** listhub

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