Affordable and Adorable! This home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one on each level). The third bedroom offers versatility as a dining area or office, boasting sliders that open onto the maintenance-free deck. The kitchen is a comfortable size with laminate flooring, perfect for casual dining. Original hardwood flooring graces the living room and bedrooms, adding timeless charm.
The basement is partially finished, complete with a 3/4 bathroom and the convenience of a washer & dryer. Additionally, you'll find a spacious 24x36 garage, wired for 220, making it a dream space for mechanics. A shed in the backyard provides extra storage, while the fenced-in yard offers a safe space for children and pets to play freely. Situated on a cul-de-sac, this home is within walking distance of an elementary school and conveniently located close to downtown and I-80!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own a great home!
Sold for $196,000
$196,000
705 Hoffman Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
8,145.72 Square Feet Lot
$217,500 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$1,508 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,500
$207,000 - $228,000
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Gonzalez, Nancy
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 693306
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
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,000
- Total interior livable area: 1,000 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 8,145 sqft
- Features: Pie Shaped Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11002093000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2024 | Sold | $196,000-8.8%$196/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #693306 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2024 | Pending sale | $215,000$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693306 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2024 | Price change | $215,000-3.2%$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693306 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $222,000+13.8%$222/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693306 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $195,000+52.3%$195/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2016 | Sold | $128,000+2.5%$128/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #514988 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2016 | Pending sale | $124,900$125/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #514988 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2016 | Listed for sale | $124,900$125/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #514988 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,168 -14.5% | $179,800 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $3,707 +18% | $157,800 |
| 2023 | $3,142 +0.8% | $157,800 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $3,118 +6.1% | $133,300 |
| 2021 | $2,940 -3.7% | $133,300 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $3,054 +5% | $117,800 |
| 2019 | $2,908 +1% | $117,800 +8.9% |
| 2018 | $2,878 | $108,200 |
| 2017 | $2,878 +14.8% | $108,200 +4.2% |
| 2016 | $2,506 | $103,800 |
| 2015 | $2,506 +8.8% | $103,800 +5% |
| 2014 | $2,304 | $98,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,900 -7.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $106,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,500 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $111,900 +6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $105,200 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,100 +10.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $92,360 +4.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $88,720 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Madison Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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