Great investment opportunity! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow is tenant-occupied and ready to generate income from day one. Recent updates include a new tankless water heater (2023), two AC units (2023), a support beam added under the house (2023), and replaced water lines (2025). The home also features updated paint, flooring, and kitchen cabinets, giving it a fresh and modern feel. Enjoy the convenience of a 1-stall detached garage and a prime location within walking distance to the State Fairgrounds. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to add a solid rental property to your portfolio! *This property is in the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) area, offering up to $10,000 in grant money for eligible home buyers!* Property to be sold "as is"
Sold for $132,200
Zestimate®
$132,200
2907 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$132,200 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$999 Estimated rent
Home value
$132,200
$124,000 - $141,000
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Two ac unitsUpdated paintReplaced water linesNew tankless water heater
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Listed by:
Allison Hendershot (641)780-4477,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob Ellerman 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Tony Berry
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715045
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 640
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
Details
- Parcel number: 06006406000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
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: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,493
- Date on market: 4/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2025 | Sold | $132,200-2.1%$207/sqft |
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| 4/23/2025 | Pending sale | $135,000$211/sqft |
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| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $135,000+22.8%$211/sqft |
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| 11/7/2024 | Listing removed | $1,095$2/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $1,095-3.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,130+2.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,100$2/sqft |
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| 6/7/2023 | Sold | $109,900$172/sqft |
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| 5/1/2023 | Pending sale | $109,900$172/sqft |
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| 4/14/2023 | Price change | $109,900-4.4%$172/sqft |
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| 4/5/2023 | Listed for sale | $115,000$180/sqft |
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| 3/12/2023 | Pending sale | $115,000$180/sqft |
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| 3/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $115,000+130%$180/sqft |
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| 7/26/2022 | Sold | $50,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,490 +2.1% | $100,900 +36% |
| 2024 | $1,460 +6.3% | $74,200 |
| 2023 | $1,374 +0.9% | $74,200 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $1,362 +4.3% | $67,200 |
| 2021 | $1,306 -3.3% | $67,200 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $1,350 +9.8% | $60,900 |
| 2019 | $1,230 +1.5% | $60,900 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $1,212 | $54,300 |
| 2017 | $1,212 +7.8% | $54,300 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $1,124 | $51,400 |
| 2015 | $1,124 +6.8% | $51,400 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $1,052 | $50,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,000 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $49,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $49,700 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $50,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $50,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $50,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $50,600 +8.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,500 +13.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $40,940 +14.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $35,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $35,830 |
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Neighborhood: ACCENT
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Stowe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 mi
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.
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