Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch-style home that blends classic character with thoughtful updates. Beautiful wood trim flows throughout the home, adding warmth and timeless appeal, while the bedrooms feature original hardwood floors that showcase the home's quality craftsmanship. Fresh paint and newer carpeting give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel from the moment you walk in. The updated kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring durable LVP flooring perfect for everyday living. Fresh paint and newer carpeting give the home a clean, move-in-ready feel from the moment you walk in. Enjoy peace of mind with a new furnace (March 2024) and a brand new roof (July 2025). Outside, you'll find a 2-car detached garage, a partially fenced backyard and convenient alley access. Located near amenities and easy access to the Freeway.
For sale
Price cut: $4.6K (7/31)
$169,900
2238 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1908
8,015 Square Feet Lot
$165,400 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Durable lvp flooringPartially fenced backyardConvenient alley access
- 128 days |
- 303 |
- 17 |
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Listed by:
Jessica Kiester 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737948
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,096
- Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,015 Square Feet
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05004038000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1908
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: $155/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $134,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,533
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 129 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$165,400
$157,000 - $174,000
$1,479/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $169,900-2.6%$155/sqft |
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| 7/6/2026 | Price change | $174,500-3%$159/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Price change | $179,900-2.8%$164/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+740.9%$169/sqft |
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| 2/19/1997 | Sold | $22,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,102 +2.3% | $134,400 +17% |
| 2024 | $2,054 +7.7% | $114,900 |
| 2023 | $1,908 +1% | $114,900 +28% |
| 2022 | $1,890 +8.6% | $89,800 |
| 2021 | $1,740 -3.4% | $89,800 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $1,802 +10.6% | $78,300 |
| 2019 | $1,630 +1.4% | $78,300 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $1,608 | $69,200 |
| 2017 | $1,608 +7.1% | $69,200 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $1,502 | $65,700 |
| 2015 | $1,502 -0.5% | $65,700 |
| 2014 | $1,509 | $65,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $65,700 -13.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,000 +9% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,700 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,100 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $69,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $69,300 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,100 +1.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $63,900 +1.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,930 +5.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,550 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,550 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 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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