This charming bungalow is ready to welcome its next owners! Step into a spacious, light-filled living room that sets the tone for easy, comfortable living. The main level offers two bedrooms and a full bath, along with a cozy kitchen featuring ample counter space for everyday cooking. Downstairs, the partially finished basement provides great potential with a bonus bedroom and ¾ bath—just waiting for a few finishing touches to truly make it your own. Outside, you’ll love the large two-car garage and the peaceful setting on a quiet dead-end street. Conveniently located near Drake, this is the perfect opportunity to add your personal style and make this home your own.
Foreclosure
$140,000
1917 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
696sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,316.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large two-car garageTwo bedrooms
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 14, 2026 at 09:00am
Listed by:
Ellen Fitzpatrick (515)710-8708,
Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732387
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Partially Finished,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 696
- Total interior livable area: 696 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,316.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52 x 120
Details
- Parcel number: 08000050000000
- Zoning: Res
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
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: $201/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $146,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,937
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,See Remarks
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Sold | $126,750-28%$182/sqft |
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| 4/8/2025 | Price change | $176,000+13.6%$253/sqft |
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| 1/15/2025 | Pending sale | $154,900$223/sqft |
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| 1/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $154,900$223/sqft |
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| 10/21/2024 | Pending sale | $154,900$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,878 +2% | $146,300 |
| 2023 | $2,822 +0.8% | $146,300 +22.2% |
| 2022 | $2,800 +5.3% | $119,700 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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