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    1557 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    3beds
    1,092sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1905
    8,319 Square Feet Lot
    $105,000 Zestimate®
    $96/sqft
    $1,651 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $105,000

    $100,000 - $110,000

    $1,651/mo

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    What's special

    Large backyardDeck off kitchen
    Investment opportunity! Great location, just a block from Drake University campus. Large backyard and deck off kitchen. This income-producing 3-bedroom rental was generating $1,400 per month with potential for future rent growth. Tenant just vacated and the rental certificate is valid through December 2027—offering peace of mind for quick occupancy. The seller owns a large portfolio—ask your agent for the proforma and details on additional available properties.

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    Listed by:

    Abby Hausmann-Virgil (515)965-9100,

    Keller Williams Ankeny Metro,

    Tom Vasquez 515-778-1122,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Bought with:

    MARION HANSELL

    BHHS First Realty Westown

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727935MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,092
    • Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Stories: 1
    Lot
    • Size: 8,319 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 50 x 166
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08003017000000
    • Zoning: RES

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1905

    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: $96/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $99,500
    • Annual tax amount: $1,878
    • Date on market: 10/9/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 130 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/30/2026Sold$105,000-12.5%$96/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727935 Report a problem
    1/5/2026Pending sale$120,000$110/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727935 Report a problem
    11/15/2025Price change$120,000-2%$110/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727935 Report a problem
    10/9/2025Listed for sale$122,500-9.3%$112/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727935 Report a problem
    10/2/2025Listing removed$135,000$124/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724354 Report a problem
    8/14/2025Listed for sale$135,000+125%$124/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #724354 Report a problem
    11/19/2021Sold$60,000$55/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637271 Report a problem
    9/21/2021Pending sale$60,000$55/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637271 Report a problem
    9/21/2021Listed for sale$60,000$55/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637271 Report a problem
    9/13/2021Pending sale$60,000$55/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637271 Report a problem
    9/9/2021Listed for sale$60,000$55/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #637271 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$1,798 +2%$99,500 +11%
    2024$1,762 +8.5%$89,600
    2023$1,624 +22.8%$89,600 +30%
    2022$1,322 +5.9%$68,900
    2021$1,248 -3.3%$68,900 +11.3%
    2020$1,290 +2.2%$61,900
    2019$1,262 +1.6%$61,900 +5.5%
    2018$1,242 $58,700
    2017$1,242 +10.3%$58,700 +7.1%
    2016$1,126 $54,800
    2015$1,126 +9.1%$54,800 +4.2%
    2014$1,032 $52,600
    2013-- $52,600 -0.2%
    2012-- $52,700
    2011-- $52,700 +3.5%
    2010-- $50,900
    2009-- $50,900 +4.1%
    2008-- $48,900
    2007-- $48,900 +12.4%
    2006-- $43,500
    2005-- $43,500 +27.5%
    2003-- $34,130 +1.3%
    2002-- $33,680
    2001-- $33,680
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Drake

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    • 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.

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