Stop by and check out this updated 2 bedroom and 2 bath historic home with beautiful woodwork and a huge wrap around front porch in the drake neighborhood. The home was built in 1853 and has almost 1,400 sf of finish. The front entry room has oak hardwood flooring, appealing woodwork, and opens up to the living room. Tons of natural light comes in from the large historic windows. The dining room is spacious and also has a door to the side porch. The kitchen is updated with a family room right off the kitchen. There also is a half bath and laundry on the first floor. Up the beautiful oak staircase you will find two bedrooms and a full bath. The back yard is large with a 6' wood privacy fence. The seller is including a HSA warranty for the new owner.
For sale
Price cut: $30K (8/31)
$199,900
2124 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,394sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1853
7,056 Square Feet Lot
$195,100 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful woodworkAppealing woodworkOak hardwood flooringLarge historic windowsBeautiful oak staircase
- 56 days
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Listed by:
York Taenzer (515)321-1873,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745365
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,394
- Total interior livable area: 1,394 sqft
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Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,056 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 141
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03000880000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1853
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: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,202
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$195,100
$185,000 - $205,000
$2,021/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Price change | $199,900-13%$143/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745365 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$165/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745365 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+88.9%$172/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745365 Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/2017 | Sold | $127,000-2.2%$91/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #547136 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2017 | Pending sale | $129,900$93/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #547136 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2017 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$93/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #547136 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2017 | Listed for sale | $134,900+79.9%$97/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #547136 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2016 | Sold | $75,000+150%$54/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2012 | Listing removed | $30,000$22/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #406142 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2012 | Listed for sale | $30,000$22/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #406142 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,992 +2.3% | $215,700 +14.1% |
| 2024 | $1,948 +37.8% | $189,000 |
| 2023 | $1,414 +0.9% | $189,000 +27.4% |
| 2022 | $1,402 +28.9% | $148,400 |
| 2021 | $1,088 -19.6% | $148,400 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $1,354 +39.6% | $131,700 |
| 2019 | $970 +1% | $131,700 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $960 | $115,600 |
| 2017 | $960 +45.9% | $115,600 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $658 | $104,500 |
| 2015 | $658 +25.6% | $104,500 +4.5% |
| 2014 | $524 | $100,000 +387.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $20,500 -74.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,000 +15.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,200 -8.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,300 +23.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,100 +11.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,790 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,820 |
| 2001 | -- | $46,820 |
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Neighborhood: Drake Park
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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