Fixer-Upper with Great Bones Near Drake University!
Calling all investors and visionaries! This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is bursting with potential and ready for your creative touch. Situated just a few blocks from Drake University and directly across from Drake Park, this property boasts a prime location with easy access to downtown Des Moines.
Featuring a generous living and dining area, this home has a solid foundation and great bones—making it an ideal renovation project or investment opportunity. Whether you're looking to restore its historic charm or modernize it for maximum value, the possibilities are endless.
?? Bonus: With Invest DSM offering grants of up to $75,000, you may have the perfect opportunity to transform this home into a true gem!
Don’t miss out—schedule a showing today and start planning your dream renovation!
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/21)
$179,900
2311 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
5beds
1,989sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
4,791.6 Square Feet Lot
$175,500 Zestimate®
$90/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 48 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 21, 2025 at 08:22am
Listed by:
Cui Dong Davis (515)867-0498,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 713281
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,989
- Total interior livable area: 1,989 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,791.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 03001495000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
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: $90/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,665
- Date on market: 3/12/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
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