UPDATED 3-BEDROOM HOME ON A LARGE LOT IN THE SAYDEL SCHOOL DISTRICT! This home offers numerous important updates, making it an excellent opportunity for its next owner. Major improvements include newer windows, newer roof, updated electrical, and updated plumbing, along with a newer furnace and AC. The newer kitchen features granite countertops, and the updated bathroom adds to the home's move-in-ready appeal. Fresh interior and exterior paint and newer gutters complete the recent improvements.
Outside, the large lot offers plenty of space for outdoor entertaining, gatherings, recreation, gardening, and more. The large garage provides valuable additional space for parking, storage, hobbies, or a workshop.
With 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a large garage, spacious yard, and extensive updates to many of the home's major components, this property offers a great combination of functionality and peace of mind. Located in the Saydel School District and convenient to the Des Moines area, this one is ready to be called home!
For sale
Price cut: $2K (10/7)
$198,000
4261 NE 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
835sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.89 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated bathroomUpdated plumbingNewer roofNewer windowsUpdated electricalSpacious yardNewer furnace and ac
- 13 days
- 1,105
- 29
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lindsay Bethards (515)208-1509,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750204
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 835
- Total interior livable area: 835 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 19001149001000
- Zoning: LDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $134,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,747
- Date on market: 9/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2026 | Price change | $198,000-1%$237/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #750204 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $200,000+135.3%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #750204 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2017 | Sold | $85,000-5.5%$102/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #550621 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2017 | Listed for sale | $89,900+458.4%$108/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #550621 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2015 | Sold | $16,100-25.1%$19/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2006 | Sold | $21,500$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,534 +1.1% | $134,900 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $1,518 +8.7% | $121,400 |
| 2023 | $1,396 +1.9% | $121,400 +27.8% |
| 2022 | $1,370 +2.7% | $95,000 |
| 2021 | $1,334 -2.8% | $95,000 +8.2% |
| 2020 | $1,372 -2.1% | $87,800 |
| 2019 | $1,402 +2.2% | $87,800 +7.6% |
| 2018 | $1,372 | $81,600 |
| 2017 | $1,372 +6.5% | $81,600 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $1,288 | $76,900 |
| 2015 | $1,288 -7.2% | $76,900 -8.7% |
| 2014 | $1,388 | $84,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $84,200 +2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $82,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,400 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $84,700 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $82,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $82,000 +49.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $54,700 +6.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,510 +16% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $44,400 |
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Neighborhood: 50317
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Saydel Consolidated
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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