Welcome to 2707 Hickman Rd in Des Moines—a beautiful brick farmhouse set on private, park-like land atop Murray Hill. This rare property combines peaceful seclusion with unbeatable convenience, just minutes from downtown, Beaverdale, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Inside the home on the main level you'll find a large dining room and kitchen area, with plenty of space for hosting. Additionally on this floor you'll find a mudroom, a main-floor bedroom with high wainscoted ceilings, large living room, main-floor laundry, and a newly updated full bathroom! Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, all with beautiful hardwood floors. This upper level also contains the second full bath which features a claw-foot shower/tub perfect for relaxation. The layout of this home offers warm, inviting living spaces full of character, natural light and functionality. Step outside to enjoy your own private retreat—complete with a spacious newly refurbished 24x16 deck, dedicated fenced-in area and room to play, garden, relax, or entertain. In addition to an attached single garage this property also has a detached double garage offering ample storage and workspace. A unique blend of privacy, updates, space, and prime Des Moines location—this Murray Hill property is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Pending
$299,900
2707 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
4beds
1,844sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
1.28 Acres Lot
$291,400 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 83 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Rude 515-953-8160,
Rude Realty,
Mady Joy 515-817-4062,
Rude Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736636
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,844
- Total interior livable area: 1,844 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 176.1 x 316.5
Details
- Parcel number: 08004523001000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
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: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $269,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,809
- Date on market: 3/20/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$291,400
$277,000 - $306,000
$1,980/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $299,900$163/sqft |
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| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+130.7%$163/sqft |
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| 7/20/2012 | Sold | $130,000$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,414 -0.9% | $269,700 +10.6% |
| 2024 | $4,452 +0.1% | $243,800 |
| 2023 | $4,446 +0.8% | $243,800 +23.4% |
| 2022 | $4,410 +5.8% | $197,500 |
| 2021 | $4,170 -3.6% | $197,500 +12.4% |
| 2020 | $4,326 +13.5% | $175,700 |
| 2019 | $3,810 +1.2% | $175,700 +16.9% |
| 2018 | $3,766 | $150,300 |
| 2017 | $3,766 +14.9% | $150,300 +12.9% |
| 2016 | $3,278 | $133,100 |
| 2015 | $3,278 +13.4% | $133,100 +9.3% |
| 2014 | $2,890 | $121,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $121,800 -8.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $132,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $132,600 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $138,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $138,100 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $136,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $136,600 +22.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $111,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $111,300 +12.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $99,140 +14.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $86,740 |
| 2001 | -- | $86,740 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,841/mo
Principal & interest
$1464
Property taxes
$377
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Martin-Hickman
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- Martin-Hickman
- 2707 Hickman Rd







