Large 1.5 story brick home with over 2,000 sqft and endless potential! Step into the spacious enclosed front porch, the perfect spot for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Inside, you'll find a large living room featuring a beautiful brick fireplace with built ins, formal dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and a full bathroom on the main level. Hardwood floors run throughout the main floor adding timeless character and charm. Upstairs offers another full bathroom, 3 bedrooms with the potential for a 4th bedroom, giving plenty of space for a growing family, guests, or home office setup. There is also a 2 car detached garage. This home is packed with character and opportunity, bring your vision and build instant sweat equity!
For sale
Price cut: $14.9K (9/8)
$160,000
2803 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
5beds
2,081sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$155,200 Zestimate®
$77/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomSpacious enclosed front porch
- 126 days
- 1,223
- 74
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angela Meek (515)577-7729,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Mariah Meek 515-322-0596,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740263
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,081
- Total interior livable area: 2,081 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05001639000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
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: $77/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,848
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 126 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$155,200
$147,000 - $163,000
$1,934/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Price change | $160,000-8.5%$77/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Price change | $174,900-5.5%$84/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Price change | $185,000-7.5%$89/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $199,900-2.5%$96/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000+95.2%$99/sqft |
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| 11/7/2017 | Sold | $105,000+6.1%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2013 | Sold | $99,000-5.7%$48/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #413623 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2013 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$50/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #413623 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2012 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$53/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #405400 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2012 | Price change | $119,900-6%$58/sqft |
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| 8/17/2012 | Listed for sale | $127,500+165.1%$61/sqft |
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| 9/18/1997 | Sold | $48,092$23/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,318 +2.2% | $204,200 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $3,246 +8.5% | $175,500 |
| 2023 | $2,992 +0.9% | $175,500 +29.2% |
| 2022 | $2,966 +8.6% | $135,800 |
| 2021 | $2,730 -3.5% | $135,800 +15.1% |
| 2020 | $2,830 +9.4% | $118,000 |
| 2019 | $2,588 +1.3% | $118,000 +12.6% |
| 2018 | $2,556 | $104,800 |
| 2017 | $2,556 +8.9% | $104,800 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $2,348 | $97,800 |
| 2015 | $2,348 +1.4% | $97,800 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $2,316 | $99,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,400 -10.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $111,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $111,000 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,400 -16.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $140,900 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $139,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $139,200 +8.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $128,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $128,500 +19.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,570 +37.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,420 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,420 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
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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