For sale

$150,000

2805 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317

2beds

832sqft

$1,181/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

7,013 Square Feet Lot

$144,700 Zestimate^®

$180/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New windowsFresh interior paintPlenty of off-street parkingLarge asphalt drivewayNew kitchen countertop

Looking for an investment property with two potential revenue opportunities? Just blocks from the Iowa State Fairgrounds, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the flexibility to live in it yourself or use it as a rental, plus a large asphalt driveway and yard with potential for additional parking income during the Iowa State Fair. This home features new windows, fresh interior paint, a new kitchen countertop, and new siding in the enclosed front porch. With plenty of off-street parking and a convenient location near the Fairgrounds, this could be a great starter home or addition to your investment portfolio. Property is being sold as-is.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 832
Total interior livable area: 832 sqft

Property

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7,013 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 140

Details

Parcel number: 05001550000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1920

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: $180/sqft
Tax assessed value: $103,200
Annual tax amount: $1,945
Date on market: 10/2/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$144,700

$137,000 - $152,000

$1,145/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/2/2026	Listed for sale	$150,000+48.5%$180/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750430 Report a problem
5/4/2026	Sold	$101,000-12.2%$121/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733804 Report a problem
4/6/2026	Pending sale	$115,000$138/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733804 Report a problem
4/1/2026	Price change	$115,000-11.5%$138/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733804 Report a problem
2/4/2026	Listed for sale	$130,000+154.9%$156/sqft
Source: DMMLS #733804 Report a problem
5/3/2018	Sold	$51,000-27%$61/sqft
Source: DMMLS #554717 Report a problem
4/23/2018	Pending sale	$69,900$84/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #554717 Report a problem
3/23/2018	Price change	$69,900-6.8%$84/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #554717 Report a problem
2/7/2018	Listed for sale	$75,000+650%$90/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Precision #554717 Report a problem
1/4/2016	Listing removed	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
12/19/2015	Listed for rent	$1,000$1/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
7/15/2015	Listing removed	--
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
6/26/2015	Listed for sale	$10,000-74.7%$12/sqft
Source: Auction.com Report a problem
5/5/2015	Sold	$39,480-21%$47/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/25/2014	Price change	$50,000-9.1%$60/sqft
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #429192 Report a problem
1/14/2014	Price change	$55,000-17.9%$66/sqft
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #429192 Report a problem
8/1/2013	Price change	$67,000-4.3%$81/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #411880 Report a problem
2/23/2013	Price change	$70,000-4.1%$84/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #411880 Report a problem
2/16/2013	Listed for sale	$73,000+2.1%$88/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #411880 Report a problem
11/6/2009	Sold	$71,500-26.7%$86/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/20/2008	Listing removed	$97,500$117/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker** #329044 Report a problem
5/27/2008	Listed for sale	$97,500+27.5%$117/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker** #329044 Report a problem
6/30/2004	Sold	$76,500+43%$92/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/14/2003	Sold	$53,500+35.4%$64/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/5/2001	Sold	$39,500$47/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,946 +2.1%	$103,200 +6.5%
2024	$1,906 +6.1%	$96,900
2023	$1,796 +0.8%	$96,900 +27.2%
2022	$1,782 +7.7%	$76,200
2021	$1,654 -3.7%	$76,200 +14.9%
2020	$1,718 -3.5%	$66,300
2019	$1,780 +1%	$66,300 +0.2%
2018	$1,762	$66,200
2017	$1,762 +8.2%	$66,200 +7.1%
2016	$1,628	$61,800
2015	$1,628 +19.7%	$61,800 -0.3%
2014	$1,360	$62,000
2013	--	$62,000 -11.8%
2012	--	$70,300
2011	--	$70,300 -6.4%
2010	--	$75,100
2009	--	$75,100 +1.2%
2008	--	$74,200
2007	--	$74,200 +12.6%
2006	--	$65,900
2005	--	$65,900 +19.9%
2003	--	$54,960 +35.4%
2002	--	$40,600
2001	--	$40,600