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For sale
Price cut: $10K (7/2)
$188,000
2808 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
898sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
9,713 Square Feet Lot
$181,100 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sleek new appliancesStylish tile backsplashBordered by mature treesBeautifully updated bungalowCozy inviting feelScenic backyardThoughtfully renovated kitchen
- 59 days |
- 473 |
- 28 |
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Listed by:
Dan Rozga (515)494-6241,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740205
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
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
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 898
- Total interior livable area: 898 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 9,713 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49 x 198
Details
- Parcel number: 09003554000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
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: $209/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $170,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,999
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$181,100
$172,000 - $190,000
$1,634/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2026 | Price change | $188,000-5.1%$209/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $198,000-2.5%$220/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727005 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $203,000+7.4%$226/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #727005 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Sold | $189,000-0.5%$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701552 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2024 | Pending sale | $189,900$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #701552 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $189,900+102%$211/sqft |
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| 3/27/2008 | Sold | $94,000+5.6%$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2005 | Sold | $89,000$99/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,626 +2.3% | $170,300 +20.8% |
| 2024 | $2,568 +5.9% | $141,000 |
| 2023 | $2,426 +0.8% | $141,000 +26.1% |
| 2022 | $2,406 +6.1% | $111,800 |
| 2021 | $2,268 -3.6% | $111,800 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $2,352 +3.7% | $99,500 |
| 2019 | $2,268 +1.3% | $99,500 +7.1% |
| 2018 | $2,240 | $92,900 |
| 2017 | $2,240 +10.1% | $92,900 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $2,034 | $85,900 |
| 2015 | $2,034 +0.7% | $85,900 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $2,020 | $87,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,800 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $87,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,600 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,500 +19.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,600 +4.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,400 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,880 +9.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,980 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50311
- Drake
- 2808 School St
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