Clarkson Apartments 2519 Clarkson Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50310
For Sale
27,360 sqft
Sale Price
$2,850,000
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Multifamily For Sale - Available Immediately
45 Units For Sale in Des Moines, IA
AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY OR AS A PORTFOLIO WITH THE ADJACENT 45-UNIT “THE WOODS APARTMENTS”
All units have been renovated with LVP flooring, carpet, paint, appliances, cabinets, countertops, light fixtures, and door hardware
New asphalt parking lot overlay and restriping
New roof on Building C in 2026
New boiler in Building A; all other boilers are mostly less than 10 years old
All new hot water heaters (8 total) in Buildings B and C
Newer steel unit entrance doors and frames
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Ray Hamilton
Clark Matthews
Cy Fox
CBRE is pleased to offer the opportunity to acquire Clarkson Apartments, a 45-unit apartment community in a highly accessible Des Moines, Iowa location.
Clarkson Apartments offers an attractive blend of one- and two-bedroom units, with all units already renovated, minimizing immediate capital expenditure. Recent property enhancements include a new asphalt parking lot, newer boilers and hot water heaters, newer windows, and new roof on Building C in 2026. This offering provides investors with an immediate cash flow opportunity and the ability to further enhance returns through strategic value-add initiatives, specifically the conversion of the former leasing office into a rentable unit and the implementation of a gas utility reimbursement program.
Address: 2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
List Price: $2,850,000
Cap Rate: 8.28%
Year Built: 1972
Number of Units: 45
Renovated Units: All units have been renovated with LVP flooring, carpet, paint, appliances, painted or replaced cabinets, resurfaced countertops, new light fixtures, and new door hardware throughout
Unit Mix: 32-1BR/1BA; 13-2BR/1BA
Total Building SF: 27,360
Avg. Unit Rent: $794
Clarkson Apartments offers an attractive blend of one- and two-bedroom units, with all units already renovated, minimizing immediate capital expenditure. Recent property enhancements include a new asphalt parking lot, newer boilers and hot water heaters, newer windows, and new roof on Building C in 2026. This offering provides investors with an immediate cash flow opportunity and the ability to further enhance returns through strategic value-add initiatives, specifically the conversion of the former leasing office into a rentable unit and the implementation of a gas utility reimbursement program.
Address: 2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
List Price: $2,850,000
Cap Rate: 8.28%
Year Built: 1972
Number of Units: 45
Renovated Units: All units have been renovated with LVP flooring, carpet, paint, appliances, painted or replaced cabinets, resurfaced countertops, new light fixtures, and new door hardware throughout
Unit Mix: 32-1BR/1BA; 13-2BR/1BA
Total Building SF: 27,360
Avg. Unit Rent: $794
Situated at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and MLK Jr Parkway, the property provides convenient access to major retail, entertainment, and dining destinations, including downtown Des Moines, Ingersoll Avenue, Beaverdale, and Merle Hay Mall, all within a 10-minute radius. Strong local employment is supported by nearby Bridgestone-Firestone, Drake University, Broadlawns Medical Center, and the VA Central Iowa Health Care System.
Total Space Available
27,360 sqft
Sale Price
$2,850,000
Get in touch
Ray Hamilton
Clark Matthews
Cy Fox