For sale

$85,000

2711 Chicago Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

2beds

629sqft

$669/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1916

4,791 Square Feet Lot

$83,500 Zestimate^®

$135/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced backyardMain-level laundry

Charming fixer-upper with great potential in a convenient location. This 2-bedroom home offers main-level laundry and a full bathroom, making daily living easy and functional. Enjoy the oversized 1-car detached garage for extra storage and workspace, plus a fenced backyard—perfect for pets, privacy, and outdoor projects. With 629 sq. ft., this is an ideal opportunity for buyers looking to invest, personalize, and create their own space.

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Facts & 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: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Laminate
Basement: Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 629
Total interior livable area: 629 sqft

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 120
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 06000524000000
Zoning: N3B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
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: $135/sqft
Tax assessed value: $113,100
Annual tax amount: $2,028
Date on market: 10/9/2026
Cumulative days on market: 12 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$83,500

$79,000 - $88,000

$1,044/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/9/2026	Listed for sale	$85,000+30.8%$135/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750943 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
5/19/2017	Sold	$65,000+8.5%$103/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/29/2016	Listed for sale	$59,900-19.6%$95/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/28/2007	Sold	$74,500+3.5%$118/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/5/2006	Sold	$72,000+396.6%$114/sqft
Source: DMMLS #286767 Report a problem
12/1/2004	Sold	$14,500-54.7%$23/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/17/2004	Sold	$32,010+7.1%$51/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
10/23/2002	Sold	$29,900+49.5%$48/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/17/1998	Sold	$20,000$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,654 +2.6%	$113,100 +12%
2024	$1,612 -2.2%	$101,000
2023	$1,648 +1%	$101,000 +22.9%
2022	$1,632 +3.8%	$82,200
2021	$1,572 -3.3%	$82,200 +9.7%
2020	$1,626 +9.1%	$74,900
2019	$1,490 +1.5%	$74,900 +11.5%
2018	$1,468	$67,200
2017	$1,468 -12.9%	$67,200 +5%
2016	$1,686	$64,000
2015	$1,686 +15.7%	$64,000 +3.2%
2014	$1,457	$62,000
2013	--	$62,000 -1%
2012	--	$62,600
2011	--	$62,600 -3.7%
2010	--	$65,000
2009	--	$65,000
2008	--	$65,000
2007	--	$65,000 -6.9%
2006	--	$69,800 +120.2%
2005	--	$31,700 +11.8%
2003	--	$28,350 +19.7%
2002	--	$23,680
2001	--	$23,680