This centrally located 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is minutes from Grand View University, Union Park, shopping, dining and more. The main level features wood floors throughout, three bedrooms, a full bath and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances that stay. A new HVAC system is another great update. The basement offers plenty of open space, an additional half bath and lots of potential for additional living space. Outside, the fully privacy-fenced yard gives you a great space to enjoy, along with a 1-car detached garage. A great opportunity in a convenient Des Moines location!
For sale
$185,000
2720 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,043sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$194,400 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional half bathWood floors throughoutFully privacy-fenced yard
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Listed by:
Erika Scovel (515)971-6424,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747889
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,043
- Total interior livable area: 1,043 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07001305000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1942
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: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,358
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$194,400
$183,000 - $206,000
$1,730/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+14.2%$177/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747889 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2022 | Sold | $162,000+1.3%$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #643039 Report a problem | ||
| 2/13/2022 | Pending sale | $159,900$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #643039 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2022 | Price change | $159,900-3%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #643039 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2022 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$158/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #643039 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $169,900+78.8%$163/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #643039 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2021 | Sold | $95,000+18.8%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2014 | Sold | $80,000-11%$77/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #439117 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2014 | Listed for sale | $89,900$86/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #439117 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,144 +2.1% | $178,200 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $3,080 +7.9% | $156,600 |
| 2023 | $2,854 +19.7% | $156,600 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $2,384 +6.4% | $121,100 +9.2% |
| 2021 | $2,240 -3.5% | $110,900 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $2,322 +7.6% | $98,400 |
| 2019 | $2,158 +1.3% | $98,400 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $2,130 | $88,800 |
| 2017 | $2,130 +9.7% | $88,800 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $1,942 | $82,400 |
| 2015 | $1,942 +8.3% | $82,400 -1.7% |
| 2014 | $1,793 | $83,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,800 -4.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,800 -9.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $97,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,100 +5.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $92,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $92,200 +14.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $80,600 +15.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,920 +9% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,160 |
| 2001 | -- | $64,160 |
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Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Findley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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