Welcome to this 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offering easy main-floor living in the heart of Des Moines. The home features a spacious living room, inviting front porch, full bath, and a convenient back mudroom. Recent updates include LVP flooring, fresh paint, and new fixtures, giving the space a refreshed feel.
Located near Drake University, local coffee shops, restaurants, and quick access to downtown Des Moines.
The property at 2811 Oxford Street is being sold in as-is condition, presenting a great opportunity for an owner-occupant looking for affordable living in a centrally located area or an investor.
Sold for $107,500
$107,500
2811 Oxford St, Des Moines, IA 50313
1beds
664sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1913
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$107,300 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$1,096 Estimated rent
Home value
$107,300
$102,000 - $113,000
$1,096/mo
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New fixturesFresh paintLvp flooringInviting front porchEasy main-floor livingConvenient back mudroom
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Real Estate Team, Jennings 515-291-8720,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
NON- MEMBER
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69193
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 664
- Total interior livable area: 664 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 664
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 070/04637000000
- Zoning: res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1913
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: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $95,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,446
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2026 | Sold | $107,500-2.3%$162/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69193 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2026 | Pending sale | $110,000$166/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #732172 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Price change | $110,000-8.3%$166/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732172 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $120,000+37.1%$181/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #732172 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2025 | Price change | $87,500-2.8%$132/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722593 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $90,000+47.5%$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722593 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2025 | Sold | $61,000+205%$92/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2014 | Sold | $20,000+0.5%$30/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #428173 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2014 | Price change | $19,900-20.1%$30/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #428173 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2014 | Price change | $24,900-16.7%$38/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #428173 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $29,900-59.2%$45/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #428173 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2013 | Sold | $73,355+42.4%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2004 | Sold | $51,500+3.2%$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/1998 | Sold | $49,900+107.9%$75/sqft |
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| 8/7/1997 | Sold | $24,000$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,446 +2.3% | $95,800 +16.4% |
| 2024 | $1,414 -1.3% | $82,300 |
| 2023 | $1,432 +1% | $82,300 +18.2% |
| 2022 | $1,418 +9.8% | $69,600 |
| 2021 | $1,292 -3.4% | $69,600 +15.2% |
| 2020 | $1,338 +11.1% | $60,400 |
| 2019 | $1,204 +1.5% | $60,400 +13.3% |
| 2018 | $1,186 | $53,300 |
| 2017 | $1,186 +3.5% | $53,300 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,146 | $52,200 |
| 2015 | $1,146 -4.5% | $52,200 -11.8% |
| 2014 | $1,200 | $59,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $59,200 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $58,900 +3.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,900 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,300 +18.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,400 +14.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $41,400 +20.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,270 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,270 |
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Neighborhood: Union Park
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- 3/10Findley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
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