For sale

$160,000

2818 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

2beds

998sqft

$1,194/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1918

7,000 Square Feet Lot

$155,400 Zestimate^®

$160/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fenced yardLong drivewayEnclosed porchFunctional kitchen

Welcome to this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home conveniently located within walking distance of the Iowa State Fairgrounds! The home features a comfortable living area with fireplace, functional kitchen, enclosed porch, and a full basement offering additional storage and usable space. Outside, you'll find a fenced yard, long driveway, and detached 2-car garage. Major mechanical updates include a new HVAC system in 2022. With a great location and plenty of potential to make it your own, this home is ready for its next owner!

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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

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished,Unfinished
Has fireplace: Yes
Fireplace features: Gas, Vented

Interior area

Total structure area: 998
Total interior livable area: 998 sqft
Finished area below ground: 400

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 7,000 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 05001565000000

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

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

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1918

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $160/sqft
Tax assessed value: $151,100
Annual tax amount: $2,572
Date on market: 8/17/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$155,400

$148,000 - $163,000

$1,241/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/17/2026	Listed for sale	$160,000+130.2%$160/sqft
Source: DMMLS #746971 Report a problem
1/25/2002	Sold	$69,500$70/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,110 -3.8%	$151,100 +17.1%
2024	$2,194 +1.4%	$129,000
2023	$2,164 +0.8%	$129,000 +28.1%
2022	$2,146 +8.8%	$100,700
2021	$1,972 -3.4%	$100,700 +15%
2020	$2,042 +17%	$87,600
2019	$1,746 +1.4%	$87,600 +16%
2018	$1,722	$75,500
2017	$1,722 +4.7%	$75,500 +6.2%
2016	$1,644	$71,100
2015	$1,644 +3.8%	$71,100 +0.4%
2014	$1,584	$70,800
2013	--	$70,800 -11.9%
2012	--	$80,400
2011	--	$80,400 +0.1%
2010	--	$80,300
2009	--	$80,300 +5.8%
2008	--	$75,900
2007	--	$75,900 +5.6%
2006	--	$71,900
2005	--	$71,900 +12.5%
2003	--	$63,900 +35.3%
2002	--	$47,220
2001	--	$47,220