Looking for an affordable, move-in-ready home? This bright and inviting ranch next to Grand View University has plenty to offer! Exceptionally well maintained, it feels surprisingly spacious thanks to an open floor plan and a large family room at the back of the home. With 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, you'll enjoy the convenience of one-level living. Recent updates include a new front deck in 2026 and a new refrigerator and stove in 2025. Step outside to a generous backyard featuring a large patio, established peach and apple trees, a detached one-car garage, and a spacious storage shed. Whether you're buying your first home or exploring a potential rental investment, this property is one to not miss. It's also located in an NFC lending area, where eligible buyers may qualify for down payment assistance, special lending programs, and renovation loans. Schedule your showing and see all this home has to offer! All information obtained from seller and public records
For sale
$175,000
2705 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
906sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
8,668 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Convenience of one-level livingOpen floor planDetached one-car garageLarge patioGenerous backyardSpacious storage shedNew front deck
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Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)710-6030,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750902
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
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 906
- Total interior livable area: 906 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,668 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 11006717000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
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: $193/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $155,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,936
- Date on market: 10/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+10.8%$193/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750902 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2025 | Sold | $158,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704464 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2025 | Pending sale | $158,000$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704464 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2024 | Price change | $158,000-1.9%$174/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704464 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $161,000+78.9%$178/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704464 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2016 | Sold | $90,000$99/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #525864 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2016 | Price change | $90,000-5.3%$99/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #525864 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2016 | Price change | $95,000-5%$105/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #525864 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $100,000+27.4%$110/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #525864 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2004 | Sold | $78,500$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,774 +2.1% | $155,800 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $2,718 +2.6% | $138,200 |
| 2023 | $2,650 +0.8% | $138,200 +23% |
| 2022 | $2,628 +6.7% | $112,400 |
| 2021 | $2,462 -3.8% | $112,400 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $2,558 +2% | $98,700 |
| 2019 | $2,508 +1% | $98,700 +5.8% |
| 2018 | $2,482 | $93,300 |
| 2017 | $2,482 +8.9% | $93,300 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $2,280 | $86,500 |
| 2015 | $2,280 -0.6% | $86,500 -3.5% |
| 2014 | $2,294 | $89,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,600 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,900 +4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $86,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,400 +1.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,500 +9.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,860 +18.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $65,790 |
| 2001 | -- | $65,790 |
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Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
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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