Large home with newer vinyl siding, vinyl windows, new roof, concrete driveway plus parking pad. Second floor laundry, hardwood floors, newer interior paint.
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (8/21)
$175,000
2732 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
7,143 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Second floor laundryNewer interior paintHardwood floorsNewer vinyl sidingNew roofVinyl windows
- 57 days |
- 545 |
- 40 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roberta McAfee (515)251-4570,
McAfee Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744248
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 142
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 08003756000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $173,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,272
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 58 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $175,000-7.8%$121/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Price change | $189,900-6.9%$131/sqft |
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| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $204,000+1136.4%$141/sqft |
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| 4/19/2011 | Listing removed | $16,500$11/sqft |
Source: Altisource Homes #382840 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $16,500-73.6%$11/sqft |
Source: Altisource Homes #382840 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2011 | Sold | $62,424+212.1%$43/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2011 | Listed for sale | $20,000-18.4%$14/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature Real Estate #378820 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2002 | Sold | $24,500-2%$17/sqft |
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| 1/10/1997 | Sold | $25,000$17/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,054 +2.1% | $173,600 +14.1% |
| 2024 | $2,992 +1% | $152,100 |
| 2023 | $2,962 +0.7% | $152,100 +21% |
| 2022 | $2,940 +6.6% | $125,700 |
| 2021 | $2,758 -3.7% | $125,700 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $2,864 +9.1% | $110,500 |
| 2019 | $2,624 +1.1% | $110,500 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $2,596 | $97,600 |
| 2017 | $2,596 +1% | $97,600 +0.1% |
| 2016 | $2,570 | $97,500 |
| 2015 | $2,570 +13.5% | $97,500 +10.3% |
| 2014 | $2,264 | $88,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,400 +69.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $52,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $52,200 +3% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $50,700 -40.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,700 +71.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $49,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $49,300 +17.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,850 -16.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,130 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,130 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 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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