For sale

Price cut: $5.1K (8/3)

$324,900

250 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

4beds

1,544sqft

$2,314/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1916

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$210/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to this beautifully updated home in the historic River Bend neighborhood! Thoughtfully renovated while preserving its timeless character, all improvements were approved by the Historic Preservation Commission. As you enter, you're welcomed by a functional mudroom that serves as the perfect drop zone for everyday living. The main level features a formal dining room, a spacious living area ideal for entertaining, and an updated kitchen that blends style with practicality. Upstairs, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom. An attached garage adds everyday convenience. If you've been looking for a home that combines historic charm with modern updates, this is one you won't want to miss!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,544
Total interior livable area: 1,544 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 02284000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1916

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: $210/sqft
Tax assessed value: $98,200
Annual tax amount: $1,850
Date on market: 7/10/2026
Cumulative days on market: 55 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/3/2026	Price change	$324,900-1.5%$210/sqft
Source: DMMLS #744918 Report a problem
7/11/2026	Listed for sale	$330,000+288.2%$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #744918 Report a problem
5/3/2023	Sold	$85,000$55/sqft
Source: DMMLS #670398 Report a problem
4/10/2023	Pending sale	$85,000$55/sqft
Source: DMMLS #670398 Report a problem
4/6/2023	Listed for sale	$85,000+13.3%$55/sqft
Source: DMMLS #670398 Report a problem
7/16/2010	Sold	$75,000+26.1%$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/13/2004	Sold	$59,500$39/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,702 +2%	$98,200 +15.8%
2024	$1,668 +3.7%	$84,800
2023	$1,608 +0.8%	$84,800 +24.3%
2022	$1,596 +7.5%	$68,200
2021	$1,484 -23.6%	$68,200 +14.6%
2020	$1,942 +58.7%	$59,500
2019	$1,224 -15%	$59,500 +10%
2018	$1,440	$54,100
2017	$1,440 -23.2%	$54,100 +6.3%
2016	$1,876	$50,900 -28.5%
2015	$1,876 +6.6%	$71,200 +3.6%
2014	$1,760	$68,700
2013	--	$68,700 -0.6%
2012	--	$69,100
2011	--	$69,100 +8.5%
2010	--	$63,700
2009	--	$63,700 -3%
2008	--	$65,700
2007	--	$65,700 +34.9%
2006	--	$48,700
2005	--	$48,700 +4.7%
2003	--	$46,520 +0.2%
2002	--	$46,440
2001	--	$46,440