Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow where timeless character meets modern convenience. Refinished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen create a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The spacious dining area opens to a charming screened-in porch—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing while overlooking the generous backyard. The fully fenced yard offers privacy for pets, play, or entertaining, and the brand-new roof provides added peace of mind for years to come. Need room to grow? The walk-up attic offers incredible potential to finish into additional living space, a home office, or a cozy retreat. Additional updates to the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC add even more value, while the detached one-car garage provides convenient parking and extra storage. Ideally located in an established neighborhood with easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines, this move-in ready home is full of charm, functionality, and future possibilities. Don’t miss your opportunity to make it yours!
For sale
$215,000
2425 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
5,880 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Refinished hardwood floorsAbundant natural lightThoughtfully updated kitchenDetached one-car garageFully fenced yardCharming screened-in porchGenerous backyard
- 45 days
- 186
- 20
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jordan Bjorholm (515)250-1911,
1 Percent Lists Evolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745159
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & 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
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Size: 5,880 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 118
Details
- Parcel number: 08002559000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asbestos
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $249/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,038
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $215,000+10.3%$249/sqft |
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| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $194,900$226/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Pending sale | $194,900$226/sqft |
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| 12/27/2024 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$226/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $200,000+100%$231/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Sold | $100,000$116/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,038 +23.4% | $111,700 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,652 -5.3% | $101,500 |
| 2023 | $1,744 +0.8% | $101,500 +22.4% |
| 2022 | $1,730 +9.6% | $82,900 |
| 2021 | $1,578 -3.4% | $82,900 +15.5% |
| 2020 | $1,634 +10.6% | $71,800 |
| 2019 | $1,478 +1.4% | $71,800 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $1,458 | $63,500 |
| 2017 | $1,458 +8.2% | $63,500 +6% |
| 2016 | $1,348 | $59,900 |
| 2015 | $1,348 +6.8% | $59,900 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $1,262 | $58,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,200 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $58,400 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,900 +4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $59,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $59,400 +5.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,200 +4.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,860 +17% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,030 |
| 2001 | -- | $46,030 |
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Neighborhood: Prospect Park
Nearby schools
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.






