For sale

$135,000

801 Bancroft St, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

672sqft

$1,053/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

8,799 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$201/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Full basementGenerously sized lot

Opportunity awaits at 801 Bancroft Street! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for the right buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Featuring a full basement, detached 2-car garage, and generously sized lot, this property has some great features to work with. Conveniently located near Gray's Lake, MacRae Park, and downtown Des Moines. The home is in need of cleaning, repairs, and updating, but offers an opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. Bring your ideas and see the possibilities! All information obtained from seller and public record.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 672
Total interior livable area: 672 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 8,799 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 02000304000000
Zoning: NXI

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1947

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: $201/sqft
Tax assessed value: $131,000
Annual tax amount: $2,356
Date on market: 10/16/2026
Cumulative days on market: 16 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete, Gravel

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/19/2026	Listed for sale	$135,000+63.6%$201/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751494 Report a problem
7/31/2019	Sold	$82,500-2.9%$123/sqft
Source: DMMLS #585089 Report a problem
7/31/2019	Listed for sale	$85,000$126/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #585089 Report a problem
6/24/2019	Pending sale	$85,000$126/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #585089 Report a problem
6/18/2019	Listed for sale	$85,000+174.2%$126/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #585089 Report a problem
3/18/1998	Sold	$31,000$46/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,356 +2%	$131,000 +11.6%
2024	$2,310 +4.5%	$117,400
2023	$2,210 +0.7%	$117,400 +25.2%
2022	$2,194 -6.1%	$93,800
2021	$2,336 +6.3%	$93,800 +0.2%
2020	$2,198 +7.1%	$93,600
2019	$2,052 +20.1%	$93,600 +10.2%
2018	$1,708	$84,900
2017	$1,708 +7.8%	$84,900 +10.1%
2016	$1,584	$77,100
2015	$1,584 +3.9%	$77,100 +0.8%
2014	$1,524	$76,500
2013	--	$76,500 -0.4%
2012	--	$76,800
2011	--	$76,800 -6.6%
2010	--	$82,200
2009	--	$82,200 +1.2%
2008	--	$81,200 +14.7%
2007	--	$70,800 +5.5%
2006	--	$67,100
2005	--	$67,100 +9.9%
2003	--	$61,030 +11.2%
2002	--	$54,860
2001	--	$54,860