BONUS ROOM with FIRST FLOOR laundry!! Remodeled in 2020, this bungalow has an efficient floor plan DESIGN and use of space! The clean color choices of white on black and cream coordinate with the LVP and carpet FLOORING. Recessed LIGHTING is a big plus! Recently REPAINTED on the interior for your TURN-KEY pleasure. The back alley way access provides super CONVENIENT access to your new home with off-street parking. The mature, front yard tree gives excellent shade for playing and staying cool. Your new home is close to the I-35 freeway for easy access to anywhere in the metro! Walk to the Iowa State Fairgrounds and avoid parking fees every August! The E. University commercial corridor has tons of amenities such as Latin King Italian Dining, ALDI's, fast food restaurants (Subway, Tsing Tsao, McDonald's Dunkin' and Burger King), QuikTrip, Walgreens, the Pleasant Hill Hy-Vee and Fareway. Call for your showing TODAY! Property is under contract and will enter pending status once the inspection time frame is complete
Sold for $120,000
$120,000
2438 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
721sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,486.68 Square Feet Lot
$129,600 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$1,272 Estimated rent
Home value
$129,600
$118,000 - $140,000
$1,272/mo
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Listed by:
Jesse Kern (319)423-4139,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
Donald Easton
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 679287
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
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 721
- Total interior livable area: 721 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 4,486 sqft
- Dimensions: 37 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05003878000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Listing removed | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Listing removed | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Price change | $1,300-3.7%$2/sqft |
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| 2/20/2025 | Price change | $1,350-6.9%$2/sqft |
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| 2/18/2025 | Price change | $1,450-3.3%$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,500+15.8%$2/sqft |
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| 10/12/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/10/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,295$2/sqft |
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| 10/4/2023 | Sold | $120,000-7.7%$166/sqft |
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| 9/20/2023 | Pending sale | $130,000$180/sqft |
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| 8/26/2023 | Price change | $130,000-3.7%$180/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $135,000$187/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Pending sale | $135,000$187/sqft |
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| 7/30/2023 | Listed for sale | $135,000+43.6%$187/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Sold | $94,000-0.9%$130/sqft |
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| 4/29/2020 | Pending sale | $94,900$132/sqft |
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| 4/8/2020 | Price change | $94,900-5%$132/sqft |
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| 2/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $99,900+103.5%$139/sqft |
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| 11/7/2009 | Listing removed | $49,100$68/sqft |
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| 10/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $49,100+63.7%$68/sqft |
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| 7/20/2005 | Sold | $30,000$42/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,240 +2% | $93,800 +51.8% |
| 2024 | $1,216 +3.8% | $61,800 |
| 2023 | $1,172 +0.9% | $61,800 +24.3% |
| 2022 | $1,162 +7.6% | $49,700 |
| 2021 | $1,080 -5.9% | $49,700 +14.8% |
| 2020 | $1,148 +11.2% | $43,300 -2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,032 +1% | $44,300 +15.4% |
| 2018 | $1,022 | $38,400 |
| 2017 | $1,022 +8.3% | $38,400 +7.3% |
| 2016 | $944 | $35,800 |
| 2015 | $944 -3.7% | $35,800 -6.5% |
| 2014 | $980 | $38,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $38,300 -12% |
| 2012 | -- | $43,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $43,500 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $43,800 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $43,300 +76% |
| 2006 | -- | $24,600 -33.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $36,900 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $33,420 +20.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $27,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $27,830 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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