Looking for a home you can put your personal touch on? This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is packed with potential! Nestled on a spacious corner lot near S Prairie Elementary and just minutes from local amenities, you'll love the convenient location. Inside, you'll find a cozy layout ready for your updates and creative vision. The unfinished lower level offers plenty of room to expand, add storage, or create additional living space. Outside, two detached garages provide ample space for vehicles, a workshop, or hobbies.
Whether you're an investor, first-time buyer, or looking for a project to make your own, this home is a fantastic opportunity. Don't miss the chance to build equity and make it shine!
Sold for $174,900
$174,900
211 S James St, Grimes, IA 50111
2beds
810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
5,793.48 Square Feet Lot
$173,700 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$1,370 Estimated rent
Home value
$173,700
$163,000 - $186,000
$1,370/mo
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Unfinished lower levelCozy layoutSpacious corner lotCorner lotTwo detached garages
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Listed by:
Erin Rundall (515)326-0369,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Jeff Longman
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 714360
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: 810
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,793 sqft
- Dimensions: 44 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 31100083000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Grimes
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $174,900$216/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #714360 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Pending sale | $174,900$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714360 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $174,900+48.2%$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #714360 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2005 | Sold | $118,000$146/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,712 -5.2% | $191,900 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $2,860 +5.9% | $170,500 |
| 2023 | $2,700 -0.6% | $170,500 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $2,716 +10.9% | $131,900 |
| 2021 | $2,450 +1.7% | $131,900 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $2,408 +7.8% | $115,900 |
| 2019 | $2,234 -3% | $115,900 +14% |
| 2018 | $2,304 | $101,700 |
| 2017 | $2,304 +11.6% | $101,700 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $2,064 | $93,500 |
| 2015 | $2,064 +17% | $93,500 +9.9% |
| 2014 | $1,764 | $85,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,100 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $85,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,500 -10.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $95,900 +10.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,000 +15.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,250 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,730 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,730 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50111
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10South Prairie Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10DC-G MeadowsGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Dallas Center-Grimes High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Dallas Center-Grimes
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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