Don't miss this adorable and move-in-ready starter home! Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bath (plus an extra shower in the basement), this home has had tons of great updates in the last few years. You'll love the new roof, privacy fence, and LVP flooring in the kitchen and bath, all done in 2022. The hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms have been refinished too! Fresh paint has been updated throughout the home as well. BONUS, this home is located in a Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) lending area which provides access to loan programs and potential grants for home improvements. It's the perfect blend of charm and updates--come see it for yourself! All information obtained from seller and public records.
For sale
$155,000
2523 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
2beds
720sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,098.4 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Privacy fenceNew roof
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 07:38am
Listed by:
Kari Stone (515)402-7066,
RE/MAX Precision,
Sara Hopkins 515-710-6030,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729287
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTour with a local agent
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, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 720
- Total interior livable area: 720 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,098.4 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 08002565000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
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: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,626
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 35 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $155,000+7%$215/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729287 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $144,900-3.3%$201/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675490 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Pending sale | $149,900$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675490 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $149,900+97.2%$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675490 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2018 | Sold | $76,000-4.9%$106/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #555236 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,768 +3.3% | $100,300 |
| 2023 | $1,712 +0.9% | $100,300 +23.1% |
| 2022 | $1,696 +9.3% | $81,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$850/mo
Principal & interest
$601
Property taxes
$195
Home insurance
$54
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Prospect Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 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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