For sale

$329,000

217 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

3beds

1,559sqft

$2,343/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

0.39 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$211/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

39 days
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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Electric, Forced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,559
Total interior livable area: 1,559 sqft
Finished area below ground: 572

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Other

Lot

Size: 0.39 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 08008006000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Metal

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1950

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: $211/sqft
Tax assessed value: $232,100
Annual tax amount: $4,375
Date on market: 7/22/2026
Listing terms: Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/22/2026	Listed for sale	$329,000+267.6%$211/sqft
Source: DMMLS #745552 Report a problem
4/18/2017	Listing removed	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
4/11/2017	Listed for rent	$1,300$1/sqft
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem
8/23/1996	Sold	$89,500$57/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,076 +2.1%	$232,100 +14.3%
2024	$3,994 +4.9%	$203,000
2023	$3,806 +0.7%	$203,000 +25.7%
2022	$3,778 +13%	$161,500
2021	$3,342 -3.6%	$161,500 +13.3%
2020	$3,466 +5%	$142,500
2019	$3,302 +1.2%	$142,500 +8.4%
2018	$3,264	$131,400
2017	$3,264 +68.9%	$131,400 +5.7%
2016	$1,932	$124,300
2015	$1,932 +6%	$124,300 +3.2%
2014	$1,822	$120,400
2013	--	$120,400 -1.9%
2012	--	$122,700
2011	--	$122,700 +3.4%
2010	--	$118,700
2009	--	$118,700 -3%
2008	--	$122,400
2007	--	$122,400 +33.3%
2006	--	$91,800 +13.2%
2005	--	$81,100 +14.2%
2003	--	$71,010 +14.4%
2002	--	$62,070
2001	--	$62,070