Craftsman-style 2-bed, 1.5-bath with original character and two enclosed front porches adding 224 sqft of bonus space not included in the living area. Inside, original hardwood floors run through the main level and upper bedrooms. The kitchen connects to a walk-in pantry with built-in shelving on three walls - a detail worth keeping. The home needs a full renovation: kitchen, baths, ceilings, roof, and foundation all require significant work. One-car detached garage. Bank-owned, selling in AS IS condition. Priced with condition in mind. Cash or conventional financing appropriate to condition of home. Call your agent to schedule a showing.
Pending
$85,000
2609 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,053sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
3,963 Square Feet Lot
$83,900 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
One-car detached garage
- 27 days |
- 100 |
- 4 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heather Wright 515-229-2012,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742041
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,053
- Total interior livable area: 1,053 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 3,963 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 60
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03004973000000
- Zoning: N5
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1913
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: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,878
- Date on market: 6/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$83,900
$80,000 - $88,000
$1,693/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Listing removed | $130,000$123/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #723831 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $130,000+2.4%$123/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #723831 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2022 | Sold | $127,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653487 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2022 | Pending sale | $127,000+1.6%$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653487 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX Central Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2022 | Pending sale | $125,000$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #646785 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $125,000+290.6%$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #646785 Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2006 | Sold | $32,000$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,511 +188.7% | $152,700 +15.4% |
| 2024 | $2,602 +28.7% | $132,300 |
| 2023 | $2,022 +0.8% | $132,300 +54.2% |
| 2022 | $2,006 +6% | $85,800 |
| 2021 | $1,892 -3.8% | $85,800 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $1,966 -0.2% | $75,800 |
| 2019 | $1,970 +1% | $75,800 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $1,950 | $73,300 |
| 2017 | $1,950 +10.8% | $73,300 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $1,760 | $66,800 |
| 2015 | $1,760 +21.3% | $66,800 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $1,451 | $62,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $62,600 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $62,500 +5.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $59,000 -5% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $62,100 +8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $57,200 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,560 +13.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,580 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt 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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- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake
- 2609 School St
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