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Sold for $170,000
  • $170,000

    2714 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

    2beds
    660sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1949
    7,100 Square Feet Lot
    $168,900 Zestimate®
    $258/sqft
    $1,180 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $168,900

    $159,000 - $179,000

    $1,180/mo

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    What's special

    Lower levelMature treesNice-sized bedroomsTiled floorRecently updated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsTiled backsplash
    Call the homeowner at (816) 678-6939 to schedule a showing. You're going to love this cozy 2-bedroom home that's just a 3 minute walk to the Drake University Campus. It's perfectly updated and has lots of charm. You'll greet your guests on a covered front porch. When they step inside they'll discover beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout most of the main level. There's a spacious living room that flows into a recently updated kitchen where you'll find a tiled floor and beautiful countertops with a tiled backsplash. There's more than ample cupboard and counter space and the kitchen appliances are included. There are 2 nice-sized bedrooms on this level, both with hardwood floors. There's also a full bath with a tub/shower combination. The lower level is semi finished. It features a tiled floor. There's a toilet and shower. The laundry is also on this level and the washer and dryer are included. Outside, the yard is enclosed with a chain link fence and you'll love the mature trees. There's also a patio for grilling and outdoor fun! The location is very convenient. Besides being just off the Drake campus, you're minutes from Dog Town, Beaverdale, and downtown Des Moines. Don't miss out.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 660 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 7,100 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08003751001000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/17/2025Sold$170,000-5%$258/sqft
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    6/20/2025Pending sale$179,000$271/sqft
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    3/16/2025Price change$179,000-5.8%$271/sqft
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    1/22/2025Price change$190,000-9.5%$288/sqft
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    11/20/2024Listed for sale$210,000$318/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,542 +11.3%$143,600 +13.4%
    2024$2,284 +1.3%$126,600
    2023$2,254 +0.9%$126,600 +21.1%
    2022$2,234 +6.1%$104,500
    2021$2,106 -3.5%$104,500 +12.4%
    2020$2,182 +8.6%$93,000
    2019$2,010 +1.3%$93,000 +11.6%
    2018$1,984 $83,300
    2017$1,984 +0.5%$83,300 -0.4%
    2016$1,974 $83,600
    2015$1,974 +14.1%$83,600 +9.3%
    2014$1,730 $76,500
    2013-- $76,500 -0.5%
    2012-- $76,900
    2011-- $76,900 -1.4%
    2010-- $78,000
    2009-- $78,000
    2008-- $78,000
    2007-- $78,000 +14.9%
    2006-- $67,900
    2005-- $67,900 +17.5%
    2003-- $57,810 +13.2%
    2002-- $51,090
    2001-- $51,090

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    Neighborhood: Drake

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