Bring your toolbelt and your vision to 2240 Elizabeth Avenue. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is packed with potential. This property offers opportunity to build instant equity through updates and renovation. The large backyard provides endless options for a large garage, workshop, garden, or outdoor entertainment space. Whether you are looking for your next profitable fix-and-flip, a high-yield addition to your rental portfolio, or an affordable project home, this property is priced to sell. Property is being sold As-Is. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
$85,000
2240 Elizabeth Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
826sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
6,316 Square Feet Lot
$79,600 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large backyard
- 12 days
- 951
- 56
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lyndsey Lamb (712)789-1007,
Guardian Real Estate Group,
Kathy Lamb 712-254-3809,
Guardian Real Estate Group
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746035
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
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 826
- Total interior livable area: 826 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,316 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 06000884001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
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: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,790
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$79,600
$75,000 - $84,000
$1,215/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000$103/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746035 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listing removed | $85,000$103/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746035 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000$103/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746035 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,790 +2.1% | $100,800 +13% |
| 2024 | $1,754 +4.8% | $89,200 |
| 2023 | $1,674 +0.8% | $89,200 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $1,660 +3.1% | $71,000 |
| 2021 | $1,610 -3.7% | $71,000 +10.1% |
| 2020 | $1,672 +6.5% | $64,500 |
| 2019 | $1,570 +1% | $64,500 +10.4% |
| 2018 | $1,554 | $58,400 |
| 2017 | $1,554 +6.3% | $58,400 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,462 | $55,500 |
| 2015 | $1,462 +6.6% | $55,500 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $1,372 | $51,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,600 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,500 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $53,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $53,800 +21.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $44,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $44,400 +14.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,890 +49.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $26,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $26,000 |
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Neighborhood: ACCENT
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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