For sale

$259,000

1009 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

3beds

1,208sqft

$2,003/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1902

7,927 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$214/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Modern finishes throughoutCentral airNew electrical

This extensively renovated two-story home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a detached 2 car garage. The home was rebuilt from the studs up with permitted work and evaluation by a structural engineer. Major updates include new electrical, plumbing, central air, and modern finishes throughout. The interior is move-in ready with an updated layout and finishes designed for everyday living. Located in an Invest DSM area and NFC neighborhood, the property may qualify for programs related to landscaping, fencing, additional improvements, and tax abatement. Conveniently located near Drake University, downtown Des Moines, shopping, dining, and other local amenities.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Stove

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,208
Total interior livable area: 1,208 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 7,927 Square Feet
Dimensions: 60 x 132

Details

Parcel number: 03004991000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1902

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $214/sqft
Tax assessed value: $180,500
Annual tax amount: $3,517
Date on market: 9/29/2026
Cumulative days on market: 171 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Listed for sale	$259,000-2.3%$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749611 Report a problem
9/1/2026	Listing removed	$264,990$219/sqft
Source: DMMLS #736401 Report a problem
6/15/2026	Price change	$264,990-1.9%$219/sqft
Source: DMMLS #736401 Report a problem
5/15/2026	Price change	$270,000-3.6%$224/sqft
Source: DMMLS #736401 Report a problem
3/17/2026	Listed for sale	$280,000+174.5%$232/sqft
Source: DMMLS #736401 Report a problem
5/15/2025	Sold	$102,000+13.3%$84/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714088 Report a problem
3/27/2025	Pending sale	$90,000$75/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714088 Report a problem
3/25/2025	Listed for sale	$90,000$75/sqft
Source: DMMLS #714088 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,391 +32.8%	$180,500 +15.8%
2024	$2,554 -64.9%	$155,900
2023	$7,282 +54.1%	$155,900 +29.1%
2022	$4,724 +112%	$120,800
2021	$2,228 -9%	$120,800 +13.3%
2020	$2,448 +3.5%	$106,600
2019	$2,366 +1.4%	$106,600 +6.8%
2018	$2,334	$99,800
2017	$2,334 +12.4%	$99,800 +9.9%
2016	$2,076	$90,800
2015	$2,076 +10.7%	$90,800 +6.1%
2014	$1,875	$85,600
2013	--	$85,600 +0.1%
2012	--	$85,500
2011	--	$85,500 +7%
2010	--	$79,900
2009	--	$79,900 -9.1%
2008	--	$87,900
2007	--	$87,900 +8.3%
2006	--	$81,200
2005	--	$81,200 +10.2%
2003	--	$73,670 +5.7%
2002	--	$69,670
2001	--	$69,670