Step into the spacious two story home featuring four bedrooms two bathrooms with a fifth non-conforming bedroom in the basement. This house has great bones and is priced accordingly. On the main floor you’ll find the spacious family room with a cozy fireplace and the formal dining room that provides the perfect setting for gatherings. Located near downtown, restaurants, schools, and parks. Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $198,000
$198,000
234 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
1,617sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
7,492.32 Square Feet Lot
$197,200 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$1,784 Estimated rent
Home value
$197,200
$183,000 - $211,000
$1,784/mo
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Cozy fireplaceFormal dining roomSpacious two story homeTwo bathroomsFour bedrooms
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Listed by:
Nancy Baccam (515)508-9339,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Marce Peters
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711956
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: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,617
- Total interior livable area: 1,617 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,492 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08002286000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other,Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Sold | $198,000-1%$122/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #711956 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711956 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000+73.9%$124/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #711956 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2023 | Sold | $115,000-25.8%$71/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $155,000+29.2%$96/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #682366 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2021 | Sold | $120,000$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,694 -14% | $195,300 +45.5% |
| 2024 | $3,134 +23.7% | $134,200 |
| 2023 | $2,534 +1.4% | $134,200 +24.8% |
| 2022 | $2,498 +18.8% | $107,500 +0.7% |
| 2021 | $2,102 -3.7% | $106,800 +26.8% |
| 2020 | $2,182 -4.1% | $84,200 |
| 2019 | $2,276 +1% | $84,200 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $2,254 | $84,700 |
| 2017 | $2,254 -3.4% | $84,700 -4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,334 | $88,600 |
| 2015 | $2,334 +6.6% | $88,600 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $2,190 | $85,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,500 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,200 -0.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,600 -2.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $89,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $89,200 +37% |
| 2006 | -- | $65,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $65,100 +6.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,980 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: River Bend
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Moulton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50314
- River Bend
- 234 Franklin Ave
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