Cute, charming, and full of potential! This 2-bedroom bungalow on Des Moines’ east side is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, young family, or anyone looking for a home they can truly make it their own. You’ll love the convenient location just minutes from downtown Des Moines and close to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, giving you easy access to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and all the amenities the City has to offer. The inside has a cozy feel, classic bungalow character, and plenty of opportunity to add your own style. Outside, the spacious detached 2-car garage is a huge bonus—perfect for vehicles, extra storage, hobbies, or a workshop. With charm, a great location, and the opportunity for State Fair parking, this home has all the ingredients to become something special. Come take a look and imagine the possibilities!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (10/20)
$139,900
2904 Maple St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
728sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$137,300 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic bungalow characterCozy feel
- 27 days
- 826
- 110
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Matt Webb (515)669-9756,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750506
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 728
- Total interior livable area: 728 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
Details
- Parcel number: 05001396000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
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: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $143,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,708
- Date on market: 10/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$137,300
$130,000 - $144,000
$1,150/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$192/sqft |
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| 10/12/2026 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$199/sqft |
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| 10/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+30.3%$206/sqft |
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| 8/2/2024 | Sold | $115,000+27.9%$158/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Sold | $89,900+22.3%$123/sqft |
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| 12/19/2005 | Sold | $73,500$101/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,394 +2.2% | $143,700 +11% |
| 2024 | $2,342 +6.8% | $129,500 |
| 2023 | $2,192 +0.8% | $129,500 +27.1% |
| 2022 | $2,174 +6.9% | $101,900 |
| 2021 | $2,034 -3.5% | $101,900 +13.1% |
| 2020 | $2,108 +11.7% | $90,100 |
| 2019 | $1,888 +1.3% | $90,100 +14.3% |
| 2018 | $1,864 | $78,800 |
| 2017 | $1,864 +6.9% | $78,800 +5.2% |
| 2016 | $1,744 | $74,900 |
| 2015 | $1,744 +2.1% | $74,900 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $1,708 | $75,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,600 -12.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,800 -8% |
| 2010 | -- | $94,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $94,300 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $93,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,200 +25.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,100 +8.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,030 +31.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,710 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,710 |
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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.




