Great deal on a ranch home on the East side, with super easy access to I235 and within blocks of shopping. Walk into large living room with with hardwood floors, separate dining area, kitchen with some updated stainless appliances. 3 good sized bedrooms, a full bath on the main level and a half bathroom off of the primary bedroom. Lower level has a large family room, 4th non conforming bedroom, tons of storage a separate kitchen and 3rd bathroom. Backyard is fully fenced and has large, 2 car detached garage. You can't beat this location if you want easy access to downtown or anywhere in the metro! This would also be a great home for multigenerational living or a mother in law suite in the lower level.
Sold for $225,000
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$225,000
2511 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,116sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$225,000 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$1,691 Estimated rent
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Tons of storageLarge family roomGood sized bedroomsUpdated stainless appliancesHardwood floorsSeparate kitchenSeparate dining area
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Listed by:
Nikki Snyder 515-447-7813,
Cellar Door Realty,
Snyder, Kevin 712-830-5075,
Cellar Door Realty
Bought with:
Mauro De Avila
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727277
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,116
- Total interior livable area: 1,116 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Play Structure, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 06003403161000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
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: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,942
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Pending sale | $223,000-0.9%$200/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #727277 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Sold | $225,000+0.9%$202/sqft |
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| 10/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $223,000$200/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $223,000$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727277 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $223,000+1.8%$200/sqft |
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| 2/1/2022 | Sold | $219,000+1.9%$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #642998 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2021 | Pending sale | $215,000$193/sqft |
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| 12/28/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000$193/sqft |
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| 12/15/2021 | Pending sale | $215,000$193/sqft |
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| 12/13/2021 | Listed for sale | $215,000+22.9%$193/sqft |
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| 12/12/2020 | Listing removed | $174,900$157/sqft |
Source: Realty ONE Group Impact #603174 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2020 | Sold | $174,900$157/sqft |
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| 4/21/2020 | Pending sale | $174,900$157/sqft |
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| 4/15/2020 | Listed for sale | $174,900+27.7%$157/sqft |
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| 8/25/2012 | Listing removed | $137,000$123/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #403285 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2012 | Price change | $137,000-3.5%$123/sqft |
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| 6/28/2012 | Listed for sale | $142,000+25.1%$127/sqft |
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| 9/16/2004 | Sold | $113,500$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,942 +2.2% | $229,200 +10.9% |
| 2024 | $3,858 +4.4% | $206,600 |
| 2023 | $3,694 +0.8% | $206,600 +24.8% |
| 2022 | $3,664 +3.2% | $165,600 |
| 2021 | $3,552 -9.2% | $165,600 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $3,912 +10.3% | $150,900 |
| 2019 | $3,548 +1% | $150,900 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $3,512 | $132,000 |
| 2017 | $3,512 +11.3% | $132,000 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $3,156 | $121,900 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $3,156 +1% | $119,800 -1.8% |
| 2014 | $3,124 | $122,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $122,000 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $122,400 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $124,900 +15.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $107,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $107,800 +14.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $94,370 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,210 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,210 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
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- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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