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Sold for $430,353 on 07/28/23
  • $430,353

    1085 26th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

    4beds
    2,290sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1891
    7,056.72 Square Feet Lot
    $439,200 Zestimate®
    $188/sqft
    $2,299 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $439,200

    $413,000 - $466,000

    $2,299/mo

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    What's special

    This 1891 home is one of the farmstead houses in the Drake Neighborhood. Renovated from top to bottom bringing some of the charm back to the house, with modern touches for today's living. Invest DSM is working hard to save homes like this in the area and strengthen the community. When you walk in to the home, you will immediately notice all of the large windows that bring a lot of natural light into house. As you walk through the living room, you will find a large brand new kitchen with ample storage, including a nice island with and pantry cabinet. Upstairs are 2 spacious bedrooms one with an on-suite and additional full bath. The laundry has been relocated to the main level for convenience. One of the unexpected items you will find is a two car attached garage. Outside you have a large front covered porch and patio outside under mature trees. On the third level there are two additional bedrooms with the ability to finish out another ½ bath. This home has everything you could possibly want, in a fantastic neighborhood with amazing walkability. You are only a few minutes from the newly renovated Varsity theater, Lucky Horse, Dough Co. and other restaurants and entertainment venues. You have Black Cat Ice Cream out your back door are 2 minutes from I235 and a couple more minutes to Downtown, the East Village and the Historic Highland Park Business District.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: October 20, 2023 at 10:12am

    Listed by:

    Gina Swanson (515)224-4002,

    Century 21 Signature

    Bought with:

    Gina Swanson

    Century 21 Signature

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 671418MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Gas Log
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,290
    • Total interior livable area: 2,290 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Three Or More
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 7,056 sqft
    • Dimensions: 128 x 55
    Details
    • Parcel number: 03001429000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Three Story,Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1891

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

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

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/28/2023Sold$430,353$188/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #671418
    4/20/2023Pending sale$430,353$188/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #671418
    4/20/2023Listed for sale$430,353+115.2%$188/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #671418
    3/24/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner
    3/16/2008Listing removed$200,000$87/sqft
    Source: Owner

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$4,880 $381,000 +51.5%
    2023-- $251,500 +39.2%
    2022$4,524 -14.8%$180,700

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Drake

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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