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.
Sold for $170,000
$170,000
2714 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
660sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1949
7,100 Square Feet Lot
$183,000 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$1,198 Estimated rent
Home value
$183,000
$172,000 - $194,000
$1,198/mo
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Lower levelMature treesNice-sized bedroomsTiled floorRecently updated kitchenBeautiful hardwood floorsTiled backsplash
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 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 08003751001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,542
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $170,000-5%$258/sqft |
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| 6/20/2025 | Pending sale | $179,000$271/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2025 | Price change | $179,000-5.8%$271/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Price change | $190,000-9.5%$288/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $210,000$318/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake
- 2714 College Ave