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Sold for $285,500 on 09/18/25
  • $285,500

    2542 Onawa St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    3beds
    1,120sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2025
    6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
    $283,900 Zestimate®
    $255/sqft
    $1,635 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $283,900

    $270,000 - $298,000

    $1,635/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Don't miss this beautifully built home on a the desirable east side with a 9 YEAR DECLINING TAX ABATEMENT! It is being built by Madden Construction, a trusted 5th-generation builder in the Des Moines area. This thoughtfully designed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 2 car attached garage boasts a very functional open layout. The kitchen features rich maple cabinetry, stainless steel GE appliances, a pantry, and a breakfast bar—perfect for casual meals or entertaining. Enjoy LVP flooring throughout the kitchen and living area, highlighted by vaulted ceilings that enhance the open feel. The full basement is ready for your personal touch, with a bathroom stubbed in, an egress window for future 4th bedroom and a large area for future 2nd family room. This home is HERS rated to ensure your utility bills stay low. 50-gallon water heater, central air, and a Wi-Fi-enabled touchscreen thermostat are standard. Built by a builder who takes pride in every home they construct. A passive radon mitigation system is installed (buyer responsible for testing and any further mitigation). This home offers the ideal combination of quality, comfort, and long-term value. Ask about preferred lender offering up to $2,000 in closing cost assistance. Tax abate Years 1-6 100%. Year 7- 75%. Year 8- 50% Year 9- 25%. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Iowa. Listing agent has interest.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: September 19, 2025 at 07:51am

    Listed by:

    Rick Madden (515)255-1557,

    Madden Realty

    Bought with:

    Audra Sypolt

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722848MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & 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: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
    Features
    • Dining Area, Cable TV
    • Flooring: Carpet
    • Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,120
    • Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 sqft
    • Dimensions: 47 x 130
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 05000341000000
    • Zoning: nc3

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • New Construction
    • New construction: Yes
    • Year built: 2025
    Details
    • Builder name: RM Madden Construction, inc
    • Warranty included: Yes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/18/2025Sold$285,500+2%$255/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722848
    8/1/2025Pending sale$280,000$250/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722848
    7/22/2025Listed for sale$280,000+2847.4%$250/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #722848
    5/12/2015Sold$9,500+2380.4%$8/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    11/20/2001Sold$383
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$124 -4.6%$6,300
    2023$130 +1.6%$6,300 +14.5%
    2022$128 +6.7%$5,500

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Chesterfield

    Nearby schools

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    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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