A historic Drake-area home, completely reimagined for modern living—and now offered at more than $20,000 below the Assessor's value. This beautifully renovated 4-bedroom, 3-bath home combines the character and craftsmanship of an older home with the major improvements buyers want today, including a new poured-concrete foundation, roof, windows, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and 2-car garage. Inside, original oak floors and architectural details blend beautifully with an open main level, custom kitchen, and spacious drop zone. The new lower level is a standout feature, with 9-ft ceilings, large egress windows, and excellent potential for additional bedrooms, a bath, and living space. The home also qualifies for a 10-year, 100% property tax abatement, adding to the exceptional value at its new price. Conveniently located near Drake University, neighborhood restaurants, downtown Des Moines, and ongoing Invest DSM neighborhood reinvestment.
All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (9/14)
$479,900
1132 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
1,932sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
5,749 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 19 days
- 489
- 25
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jean O'Neill (515)556-0504,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749256
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,932
- Total interior livable area: 1,932 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,749 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03001351000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1894
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: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $238,000
- Annual tax amount: $438
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 375 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Price change | $479,900-4%$248/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $499,900-1.5%$259/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $507,500-3.3%$263/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $524,900-0.8%$272/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $529,000-3.6%$274/sqft |
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| 3/18/2026 | Price change | $549,000-4.5%$284/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Price change | $575,000-4%$298/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $599,000-1%$310/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $605,000+1916.7%$313/sqft |
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| 10/24/2024 | Sold | $30,000-73.9%$16/sqft |
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| 12/9/2021 | Sold | $115,000-3.8%$60/sqft |
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| 3/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/8/2021 | Pending sale | $119,500$62/sqft |
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| 3/1/2021 | Price change | $119,500+1.7%$62/sqft |
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| 1/25/2021 | Pending sale | $117,500$61/sqft |
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| 1/25/2021 | Listed for sale | $117,500+135%$61/sqft |
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| 8/26/2015 | Sold | $50,000-28.5%$26/sqft |
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| 1/8/2014 | Listing removed | $69,900$36/sqft |
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| 7/9/2013 | Listed for sale | $69,900$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,250 +2% | $238,000 +112.3% |
| 2024 | $2,206 +16.2% | $112,100 |
| 2023 | $1,898 +0.9% | $112,100 +39.3% |
| 2022 | $1,882 +6.8% | $80,500 |
| 2021 | $1,762 -3.7% | $80,500 +14% |
| 2020 | $1,830 +0.8% | $70,600 |
| 2019 | $1,816 +1% | $70,600 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $1,798 | $67,600 |
| 2017 | $1,798 -22.1% | $67,600 -22.8% |
| 2016 | $2,308 | $87,600 |
| 2015 | $2,308 +1.2% | $87,600 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $2,280 | $80,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $80,500 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,300 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $77,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $77,900 -5.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,500 +32.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,300 +14.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,590 +24.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,930 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,930 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
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.







