Updated from top to bottom and ready for its next owner! This completely renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a turnkey opportunity in the highly sought-after Drake area—ideal as a primary residence, student housing option, or investment property.
Inside, nearly every surface has been refreshed, including brand-new tile flooring throughout, new trim, updated lighting, and a beautifully renovated bathroom. The new kitchen features fresh cabinetry, countertops, appliances, and finishes, while the spacious living room provides plenty of room to relax or entertain.
Step outside to the covered patio overlooking a tree-lined backyard—a great space to unwind or give guests an inviting outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near Drake University, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and major Des Moines amenities.
Currently operating as an active Airbnb with significant earnings, this property offers the flexibility to move right in or continue its use as an investment. Turnkey, updated, and ready to go. Home is being sold as-is.
For sale
$194,900
1708 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
6,490 Square Feet Lot
$187,300 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Inviting outdoor retreatBeautifully renovated bathroomUpdated lightingNew trimBrand-new tile flooring throughoutNew kitchenTree-lined backyard
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Listed by:
Jason Russell (515)201-1490,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750435
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
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 648
- Total interior livable area: 648 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,490 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 130
Details
- Parcel number: 08007509000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
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: $301/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,392
- Date on market: 10/3/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$187,300
$178,000 - $197,000
$1,052/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,900+176.5%$301/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750435 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Sold | $70,500-38.7%$109/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712536 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Pending sale | $115,000$177/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712536 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $115,000-8%$177/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712536 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000+121.2%$193/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #712536 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2002 | Sold | $56,500-0.7%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/1999 | Sold | $56,900+164.7%$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/1998 | Sold | $21,500$33/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,350 -6.9% | $71,500 -21.6% |
| 2024 | $1,450 -9.1% | $91,200 |
| 2023 | $1,596 +0.9% | $91,200 +19.1% |
| 2022 | $1,582 +6.3% | $76,600 |
| 2021 | $1,488 -18.3% | $76,600 +12.3% |
| 2020 | $1,822 +8.2% | $68,200 -13.8% |
| 2019 | $1,684 +1.3% | $79,100 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $1,662 | $71,200 |
| 2017 | $1,662 -0.1% | $71,200 -1% |
| 2016 | $1,664 | $71,900 |
| 2015 | $1,664 +18.2% | $71,900 +12.5% |
| 2014 | $1,408 | $63,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,900 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $64,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,300 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,000 +13.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,900 +13.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,000 +23.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $42,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $42,020 |
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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.
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