Great investment opportunity! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom bungalow is tenant-occupied and ready to generate income from day one. Recent updates include a new tankless water heater (2023), two AC units (2023), a support beam added under the house (2023), and replaced water lines (2025). The home also features updated paint, flooring, and kitchen cabinets, giving it a fresh and modern feel. Enjoy the convenience of a 1-stall detached garage and a prime location within walking distance to the State Fairgrounds. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to add a solid rental property to your portfolio! *This property is in the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) area, offering up to $10,000 in grant money for eligible home buyers!* Property to be sold "as is"
Sold for $132,200 on 06/10/25
$132,200
2907 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
6,969.6 Square Feet Lot
$131,400 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$1,200 Estimated rent
Home value
$131,400
$125,000 - $138,000
$1,200/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 11, 2025 at 07:25am
Listed by:
Allison Hendershot (641)780-4477,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Rob Ellerman 816-304-4434,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Tony Berry
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 715045
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 640
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,969 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
Details
- Parcel number: 06006406000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2025 | Sold | $132,200-2.1%$207/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #715045 | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Pending sale | $135,000$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715045 | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $135,000+22.8%$211/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #715045 | ||
| 11/7/2024 | Listing removed | $1,095$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 9/23/2024 | Price change | $1,095-3.1%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,460 +6.3% | $74,200 |
| 2023 | $1,374 +0.9% | $74,200 +10.4% |
| 2022 | $1,362 +4.3% | $67,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: ACCENT
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Stowe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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