Beautifully renovated and move-in ready, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home combines modern updates with functional living space. The main level offers 860 square feet and features a convenient primary bedroom and full bath, while the finished basement adds approximately 400 square feet of additional space perfect for a family room, home office, recreation area, or hobby space. Enjoy peace of mind with extensive updates throughout, including all-new appliances. Outside, you'll find a detached 2-car garage providing ample parking and storage. Conveniently located near the Iowa State Fairgrounds with easy access to local amenities, this updated home is ready for its next owner to move in and enjoy from day one.
For sale
$239,600
2228 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317
4beds
860sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,706/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
6,838 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$279/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Extensive updates throughoutAll-new appliances
- 21 days |
- 497 |
- 37 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sumner Johnson (515)681-7973,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Kayla Johnson 515-681-5420,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745872
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 860
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,838 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 137
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05004034000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1967
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: $279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,612
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,600+117.8%$279/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745872 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Sold | $110,000$128/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738861 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Pending sale | $110,000$128/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738861 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $110,000-8.3%$128/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738861 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2018 | Sold | $120,000$140/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #559647 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2018 | Price change | $120,000-4%$140/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #559647 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2018 | Listed for sale | $125,000$145/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #559647 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Listing removed | $125,000$145/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #559647 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2018 | Price change | $125,000-3.8%$145/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #559647 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2018 | Price change | $130,000+18.2%$151/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #559647 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2018 | Listed for sale | $110,000$128/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,802 +5.1% | $206,200 +15.8% |
| 2024 | $2,666 -5.2% | $178,100 |
| 2023 | $2,812 +8.7% | $178,100 +26.8% |
| 2022 | $2,586 +0.1% | $140,500 |
| 2021 | $2,584 -4.4% | $140,500 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $2,704 +16.1% | $123,600 |
| 2019 | $2,330 -9.2% | $123,600 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $2,566 | $108,500 |
| 2017 | $2,566 +7.5% | $108,500 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,388 | $102,700 |
| 2015 | $2,388 +3.6% | $102,700 +0.4% |
| 2014 | $2,304 | $102,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $102,300 -12.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $117,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $117,300 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $119,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $119,500 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $118,000 +17.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,300 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,020 +6.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,190 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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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