2966 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a single family home that contains 1,248 sq ft and was built in 1942. It contains 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. This home last sold for $245,000 in May 2025.
The Zestimate for this house is $226,500. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $1,673/mo.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
2966 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
4beds
1baths
1,248sqft
Residential
Built in 1942
0.26 Acres Lot
$226,500 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$1,673 Estimated rent
Home value
$226,500
$206,000 - $245,000
$1,673/mo
Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Smoke Detector
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,248 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Metal
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 06002671000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
- Property subtype: Residential
Materials
- Metal
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: City
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $174,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,986
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2025 | Sold | $245,000+69%$196/sqft |
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| 12/8/2018 | Listing removed | $145,000$116/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #570919 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $145,000$116/sqft |
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| 12/6/2018 | Pending sale | $145,000+1.8%$116/sqft |
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| 12/3/2018 | Sold | $142,500-1.7%$114/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #570919 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2018 | Listed for sale | $145,000+23.4%$116/sqft |
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| 10/17/2008 | Sold | $117,500-1.3%$94/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2008 | Listed for sale | $119,000$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,986 +2.2% | $174,300 +9.6% |
| 2024 | $2,922 -2.1% | $159,000 |
| 2023 | $2,986 +0.8% | $159,000 +17.3% |
| 2022 | $2,962 -1.1% | $135,600 |
| 2021 | $2,994 -10.2% | $135,600 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $3,334 +12.3% | $128,600 |
| 2019 | $2,970 +9.7% | $128,600 +16.4% |
| 2018 | $2,708 | $110,500 |
| 2017 | $2,708 -0.5% | $110,500 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $2,722 | $112,000 |
| 2015 | $2,722 +25.3% | $112,000 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $2,172 | $103,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,100 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,200 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,700 -2.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,600 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $97,500 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,600 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $84,190 |
| 2001 | -- | $84,190 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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