Welcome to "The Skinny"! This is your opportunity to own a brand new construction home in the historic Cottage Grove neighborhood. Located in an NFC and Invest DSM area, this home offers a great opportunity to own newer construction with a 10-year tax abatement in one of Des Moines growing neighborhoods. This home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, over 2,200 finished square feet and a 2 car garage. Designed with modern finishes and energy-efficient features, the layout offers both style and functionality with low-maintenance living in mind. Conveniently located on a dead end street, near downtown Des Moines with quick interstate access. You're just minutes from restaurants, coffee shops, parks, trails, and other downtown amenities while still enjoying a neighborhood feel.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (7/7)
$405,000
966 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
4beds
1,614sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2026
3,963 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$251/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Modern finishesEnergy-efficient features
- 57 days |
- 328 |
- 19 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roshni Ryan (515)943-3621,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743604
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,614
- Total interior livable area: 1,614 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 966
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,963 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 030/04979000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2026
Details
- Builder name: Cutler Construction
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: $251/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,972
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $405,000-3.6%$251/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+643.4%$260/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/26/1999 | Sold | $56,500$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,972 +14.3% | $98,000 -0.2% |
| 2024 | $1,726 +8% | $98,200 |
| 2023 | $1,598 +0.9% | $98,200 +28% |
| 2022 | $1,584 +7.5% | $76,700 |
| 2021 | $1,474 -3.4% | $76,700 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $1,526 | $67,700 |
| 2019 | $1,526 +1.3% | $67,700 +3.7% |
| 2018 | $1,506 | $65,300 |
| 2017 | $1,506 +12.4% | $65,300 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $1,340 | $59,600 |
| 2015 | $1,340 +2.3% | $59,600 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,310 | $60,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,100 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $60,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,000 +6.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,300 -9.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $62,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $62,300 +45.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,800 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,700 +8% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $36,770 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Edmunds Fine Arts AcademyGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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