How is 4 doors down from the main entrance of the Iowa State Fair for location, location, location? On the main floor, you'll enjoy the 3 season front porch that creates a great ambiance for play and fun. Step inside and fall in the love with hardwood floors and fireplace/mantel showing off their character front and center! The dining area is perfect for entertaining as you flow in/out of the kitchen. Upstairs, there are 2 spacious bedrooms with a full bath. The lower level has the laundry area, bedroom, workbench and storage. There is a toilet in the lower level with room to add sink (potentially shower too). The 1 car detached has overhead storage to maximize storage. All home furnishings are included at no value. Welcome home - you just found "the One!"
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
2921 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,066sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$233,700 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$1,557 Estimated rent
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Laundry areaHardwood floorsSpacious bedrooms
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Listed by:
Michelle Hanson (515)229-2662,
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Bought with:
Joe Cuevas
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711592
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Vented
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,066
- Total interior livable area: 1,066 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 375
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 05001655000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
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: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,758
- Date on market: 2/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/21/2025 | Sold | $235,000+2.2%$220/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Pending sale | $229,900$216/sqft |
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| 2/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,900+17.9%$216/sqft |
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| 3/24/2023 | Sold | $195,000$183/sqft |
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| 2/9/2023 | Pending sale | $195,000$183/sqft |
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| 2/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $195,000$183/sqft |
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| 5/11/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/9/2021 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,750 +2% | $175,800 +28.3% |
| 2024 | $2,696 +5.1% | $137,000 |
| 2023 | $2,564 +0.8% | $137,000 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $2,544 +7.8% | $108,800 |
| 2021 | $2,360 -3.8% | $108,800 +15% |
| 2020 | $2,452 +12% | $94,600 |
| 2019 | $2,190 +1% | $94,600 +16.1% |
| 2018 | $2,168 | $81,500 |
| 2017 | $2,168 +7.1% | $81,500 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $2,024 | $76,800 |
| 2015 | $2,024 +4.4% | $76,800 +1.5% |
| 2014 | $1,938 | $75,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $75,700 -11.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $85,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,800 -6.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $91,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $91,500 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $90,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $90,300 +21% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,600 +18.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,150 +11.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $56,850 |
| 2001 | -- | $56,850 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 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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