Great opportunity to own your own home that has been updated and ready for it's new family. This 2 bed 1 bath home has had a fresh coat of paint. The bedrooms are a great size and your laundry room has it own room as well. Which could double as an office space. The bathroom is fully updated. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard where there is a two car detached garage that is insulated and heated and is ready to store all your toys and cars. There is a huge shed out back as well for all your yard and garden supplies. Home is a very well maintained property in a great location close to schools and everything Des Moines has to offer. Call to day to set up a showing!
Sold for $186,000 on 06/20/25
$186,000
1720 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
1,092sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
5,488.56 Square Feet Lot
$187,100 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$1,241 Estimated rent
Home value
$187,100
$178,000 - $196,000
$1,241/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 20, 2025 at 09:28am
Listed by:
Joanne May (515)979-4279,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Junior Ibarra
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Chinda Khamboun
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718410
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
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,092
- Total interior livable area: 1,092 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,488 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 110
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06002451000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1948
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $186,000+45.3%$170/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718410 | ||
| 2/2/2021 | Sold | $128,000+924%$117/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #614641 | ||
| 2/9/2011 | Sold | $12,500+3362.6%$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 2/2/2010 | Sold | $361-99.5% |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 1/9/2006 | Sold | $78,583+76.6%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,944 +25.1% | $140,600 |
| 2023 | $1,554 +0.9% | $140,600 +32.5% |
| 2022 | $1,540 -0.5% | $106,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Phillips Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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