Attention Investors: This two-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow on the east side of Des Moines is the fixer-upper you've been waiting for. Property also includes multiple parcels equalling almost one-acre. This could be great opportunity for fair parking income, expanding the current home or even building an ADU. Located just minutes from downtown, this property is a handyman special priced as a bargain for those ready to build equity. Being sold as-is. Whether you are looking for a renovation project or a high-potential investment, bring your tools and your vision to this high-potential fixer upper.
Pending
$85,000
143 SE 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$142/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 25 days |
- 181 |
- 1 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742326
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 600
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05000551001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
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: $142/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $34,100
- Annual tax amount: $367
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $85,000$142/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #742326 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #742326 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170 -81.1% | $34,100 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $900 -11.1% | $32,400 -48.7% |
| 2023 | $1,012 +1% | $63,200 +22% |
| 2022 | $1,002 +3.3% | $51,800 |
| 2021 | $970 -3.4% | $51,800 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $1,004 +17.8% | $47,500 |
| 2019 | $852 +1.7% | $47,500 +18.2% |
| 2018 | $838 | $40,200 |
| 2017 | $838 +6.3% | $40,200 +4.1% |
| 2016 | $788 | $38,600 |
| 2015 | $788 +5.1% | $38,600 +1% |
| 2014 | $750 | $38,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $38,200 -13.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $44,300 +1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $43,800 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $43,300 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $41,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $41,600 +20.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,550 +0.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,330 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,330 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Laurel Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.4 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50317
- Laurel Hill
- 143 SE 34th St
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