For sale

$150,000

2945 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50317

2beds

936sqft

$1,109/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1931

7,492 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$160/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Three-season patioOriginal des moines charm

Great investment opportunity within walking distance of the main gate of the Iowa State Fairgrounds! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers original Des Moines charm, a three-season patio, and stair access to the attic with potential for future expansion. The home needs some TLC, making it a great fixer-upper or investment opportunity. With its prime Fairgrounds location, imagine the possibilities for a potential Airbnb or short-term rental, along with Fair-season parking income. Located in an area seeing renewed investment with plenty of opportunity to add value. Priced to sell with motivated sellers bring your vision!

4 days

496

11

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, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 936
Total interior livable area: 936 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

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

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7,492 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 150

Details

Parcel number: 05000931000000
Zoning: R1-60

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1931

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: $160/sqft
Tax assessed value: $167,000
Annual tax amount: $2,670
Date on market: 8/11/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/11/2026	Listed for sale	$150,000+66.7%$160/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747041 Report a problem
4/30/2014	Sold	$90,000$96/sqft
Source: DMMLS #430798 Report a problem
2/20/2014	Listed for sale	$90,000-5.2%$96/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430798 Report a problem
12/20/2013	Listing removed	$94,900$101/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424087 Report a problem
11/8/2013	Price change	$94,900-0.1%$101/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424087 Report a problem
9/5/2013	Listed for sale	$95,000-13.6%$101/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #424087 Report a problem
8/30/2012	Listing removed	$109,900$117/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #396817 Report a problem
3/2/2012	Listed for sale	$109,900+4.2%$117/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #396817 Report a problem
5/23/2006	Sold	$105,500+56.3%$113/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/27/1999	Sold	$67,500$72/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,670 +2.2%	$167,000 +16.6%
2024	$2,612 +7.9%	$143,200
2023	$2,420 +0.8%	$143,200 +28.3%
2022	$2,400 +8.5%	$111,600
2021	$2,212 -3.5%	$111,600 +14.8%
2020	$2,292 +11.7%	$97,200
2019	$2,052 +1.3%	$97,200 +14.5%
2018	$2,026	$84,900
2017	$2,026 +6.2%	$84,900 +4.7%
2016	$1,908	$81,100
2015	$1,908 +0.7%	$81,100 -2.2%
2014	$1,894	$82,900
2013	--	$82,900 -13%
2012	--	$95,300
2011	--	$95,300 -7%
2010	--	$102,500
2009	--	$102,500 +1.4%
2008	--	$101,100
2007	--	$101,100 +11.3%
2006	--	$90,800
2005	--	$90,800 +22.9%
2003	--	$73,900 +14.6%
2002	--	$64,510
2001	--	$64,510