Great opportunity in Highland Park! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers solid upside with features that make it an excellent value-add project. The property includes a fully fenced backyard, detached one-car garage, and a newer driveway. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors throughout and a functional layout ready for your updates. The previously finished basement, complete with a bar, provides additional recreational space and the potential to increase the home's appeal. With some cosmetic updates and TLC, this property presents an excellent opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity. Strong potential in an established neighborhood—bring your vision and unlock this home's full value.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/10)
$125,000
4140 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313
2beds
720sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional recreational spaceHardwood floors throughoutDetached one-car garageFully fenced backyardNewer drivewayFunctional layout
- 21 days |
- 765 |
- 44 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Kinion (515)577-1941,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746123
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
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 07003536000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1942
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: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,480
- Date on market: 7/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Price change | $125,000-3.8%$174/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $130,000+1.6%$181/sqft |
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| 6/1/2020 | Sold | $128,000-2.3%$178/sqft |
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| 4/3/2020 | Pending sale | $131,000$182/sqft |
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| 3/25/2020 | Price change | $131,000-0.8%$182/sqft |
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| 3/5/2020 | Price change | $132,000-1.1%$183/sqft |
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| 2/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $133,500$185/sqft |
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| 1/15/2020 | Pending sale | $133,500$185/sqft |
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| 12/6/2019 | Price change | $133,500-1.1%$185/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Listed for sale | $135,000$188/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid Am Group #594559 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,094 -3.9% | $146,200 +14% |
| 2024 | $2,178 -7.9% | $128,200 |
| 2023 | $2,364 +0.9% | $128,200 +17.4% |
| 2022 | $2,344 +7.9% | $109,200 |
| 2021 | $2,172 -3.5% | $109,200 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $2,250 +10.9% | $95,600 |
| 2019 | $2,028 +1.3% | $95,600 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $2,002 | $84,000 |
| 2017 | $2,002 +10.7% | $84,000 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $1,808 | $77,300 |
| 2015 | $1,808 -1% | $77,300 -3.6% |
| 2014 | $1,826 | $80,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $80,200 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,300 -5.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,200 +4.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,400 +9% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,700 +8.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,040 +17.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $58,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $58,770 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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