Historic Drake Park home with serious upside! This 4BD/2BA two-story offers the perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates, newer roof, updated HVAC, and new driveway & deck/patio are just a few of the recent updates. Work from home in your dedicated main floor office, or turn it into the first floor bedroom you need to make it a 5 bedroom home! Enjoy the convenience of 1st floor laundry, or take advantage of the short or long term rental potential being within walking distance to everything Drake University has to offer! If you love the charm of older homes, but crave the modern amenities, this home is the perfect fit! The home underwent massive updates to maximize efficiency, with a 24 month utility average of only $175! Beautiful hardwoods throughout, tall ceilings, generous sized rooms, and an incredible exterior living space awaits.
Pending
Price cut: $5K (6/29)
$285,000
1131 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
2,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
10,149 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generous sized roomsDedicated main floor officeTall ceilingsBeautiful hardwoods throughoutNewer roofIncredible exterior living space
- 2 days |
- 159 |
- 7 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dillon Bradshaw 515-633-8852,
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743436
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,010
- Total interior livable area: 2,010 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 10,149 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 169
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03000937019000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1891
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,175
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $285,000$142/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$142/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000+30.3%$144/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/1/2022 | Sold | $222,500-1.1%$111/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/15/2022 | Pending sale | $225,000$112/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 9/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $225,000+59%$112/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/21/2020 | Sold | $141,500-5.6%$70/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/21/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$75/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #597315 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900+103.9%$75/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #597315 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2006 | Sold | $73,500+47%$37/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/1998 | Sold | $50,000$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,528 -3.6% | $221,500 +19.1% |
| 2024 | $3,660 +14.7% | $186,000 |
| 2023 | $3,192 +233.2% | $186,000 +28.9% |
| 2022 | $958 +18% | $144,300 |
| 2021 | $812 -3.6% | $144,300 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $842 +14.7% | $126,900 |
| 2019 | $734 +1.1% | $126,900 +4.3% |
| 2018 | $726 | $121,700 |
| 2017 | $726 +54.5% | $121,700 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $470 | $112,200 |
| 2015 | $470 +56.7% | $112,200 +7% |
| 2014 | $300 | $104,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $104,900 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,100 +62% |
| 2011 | -- | $65,500 -11.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $73,800 +25.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $59,000 +17.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,400 +39.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $36,020 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake Park
- 1131 22nd St