Clarkson Apartments
2519 Clarkson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
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 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. 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
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Building Details
- For Sale $2,850,000
- Property Type Multi-Family
- Property Size 27,360 SF
- Units 45
- Lot Size 1.41 Acre
- Year Built 1972
- Date Updated May 14, 2026
Getting Around
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Walk Score ®
Somewhat Walkable (55) -
Transit Score ®
Some Transit (34) -
Bike Score ®
Bikeable (51)
Location
- City Des Moines, IA
- Neighborhood Lower Beaver
- Zip Code 50310
- Market Des Moines
Points of Interest
QuikTrip
1.04 miles
Kum & Go
1.10 miles
Tesla Supercharger
2.25 miles
Casey's General Store
2.35 miles
ChargePoint Charging Station
3.08 miles
Ashworth Plaza
7.76 miles
Lot 4
1.68 miles
Lot 17
1.70 miles
Lot 3
1.72 miles
Lot 18
1.75 miles
Lot 33
1.77 miles
Lot 22
1.83 miles
Olin Lot
1.83 miles
Lot 1
1.87 miles
Lot 29
1.90 miles
Spotfree Car Wash
1.02 miles
Spotfree Automatic Car Wash
1.03 miles
Casa Car Wash
2.06 miles
Spot Free Car Wash
2.31 miles
Casey's Car Wash
2.34 miles
Mister Car Wash
2.34 miles
A&D Kwik Kar Wash
2.61 miles
Enterprise
3.12 miles
Hertz
5.33 miles
Babylon Grill
0.18 miles
Subway
0.29 miles
Domino's
0.40 miles
Chicago Speakeasy
0.74 miles
Taste of Africa
0.95 miles
Burger King
1.10 miles
Taste of China
1.22 miles
Parlor
1.23 miles
Pizza Hut
1.23 miles
Fareway Meat Market
1.28 miles
Price Chopper
1.68 miles
Fareway
1.80 miles
Plaza Food Market
2.07 miles
Hilal Groceries
2.08 miles
Big Lots
2.32 miles
Ross
2.46 miles
Target
2.46 miles
Haymarket Mall
2.49 miles
VA Medical Center
0.59 miles
Broadlawns Medical Center Pharmacy
1.08 miles
Broadlawns Medical Center
1.18 miles
Medicap Pharmacy
1.27 miles
Walgreens
1.35 miles
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 9
1.65 miles
CVS Pharmacy
1.67 miles
MercyOne House of Mercy
1.79 miles
Iowa State Patrol - Post 1
2.06 miles
2519 Clarkson Ave Listing Summary
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What is the asking price at Clarkson Apartments?
Clarkson Apartments is currently listed for sale at Contact for pricing.
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What is the total size of Clarkson Apartments?
Clarkson Apartments has a total of 27,360 square feet.
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What is the year built for Clarkson Apartments?
The year built for Clarkson Apartments is 1972.