Historic home Just off Kingman in the Drake neighborhood! Step inside and love the historic look of this large, elegant home. Coming in the front door, the stunning woodwork heading up the staircase and built-in bench will catch your eye and scream character. The ceilings ascend high giving the main room an elegant charisma with an eye-catching fireplace in the living area. The kitchen has newer flooring and updated cupboards and butcher block countertops. A convenient drop zone and storage area are located by the back entry. Upstairs there are three very good sized bedrooms, bathroom has a new tub and surround. Plus there is revamped third level bonus finished area with new flooring that offers a ton of potential as extra living space. Backyard is fenced-in and private with a two-car detached garage. Roof less than a year old! Come today to check out a place within a short walk to the Drake Dinner, and so many other favorites! You will not want to miss out!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (12/4)
$275,000
2814 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
4beds
2,195sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
6,795.36 Square Feet Lot
$268,300 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic lookTwo-car detached garageStunning woodworkStorage areaGood sized bedroomsNew flooringLarge elegant home
- 47 days |
- 65 |
- 3 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 12, 2026 at 02:09pm
Listed by:
Matt Cole 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730057
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, See Remarks
Cooling
- See Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,195
- Total interior livable area: 2,195 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two,Three Or More
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,795.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 136
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09003743000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Three Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
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: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,103
- Date on market: 11/7/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 95 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$268,300
$255,000 - $282,000
$2,034/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/12/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$125/sqft |
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| 12/4/2025 | Price change | $275,000-1.8%$125/sqft |
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| 11/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $280,000+24.4%$128/sqft |
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| 10/15/2024 | Sold | $225,000$103/sqft |
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| 9/23/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$103/sqft |
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| 9/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000+74.4%$103/sqft |
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| 2/22/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,850+39.6%$1/sqft |
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| 2/22/2019 | Listing removed | $1,325$1/sqft |
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| 2/12/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,325-5%$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2018 | Listing removed | $1,395$1/sqft |
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| 7/23/2018 | Price change | $1,395-6.7%$1/sqft |
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| 7/9/2018 | Price change | $1,495-2%$1/sqft |
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| 6/5/2018 | Price change | $1,525-4.7%$1/sqft |
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| 5/17/2018 | Price change | $1,600-5.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,700$1/sqft |
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| 8/3/2015 | Sold | $129,000-2.3%$59/sqft |
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| 6/19/2015 | Pending sale | $132,000$60/sqft |
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| 11/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $132,000$60/sqft |
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| 10/22/2014 | Pending sale | $132,000$60/sqft |
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| 5/16/2014 | Price change | $132,000-4%$60/sqft |
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| 3/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $137,500-11.3%$63/sqft |
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| 12/31/2007 | Sold | $155,000+75.1%$71/sqft |
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| 3/4/1997 | Sold | $88,500$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,482 +9.8% | $187,500 |
| 2023 | $3,172 +0.8% | $187,500 +30.7% |
| 2022 | $3,146 -0.1% | $143,500 |
| 2021 | $3,150 +3.5% | $143,500 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $3,044 +0.5% | $126,200 |
| 2019 | $3,028 +1.2% | $126,200 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $2,992 | $121,200 |
| 2017 | $2,992 -11.6% | $121,200 -5.7% |
| 2016 | $3,386 | $128,500 |
| 2015 | $3,386 +7.8% | $128,500 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $3,140 | $122,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $122,600 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $122,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $122,300 +0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $122,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $122,100 +18% |
| 2008 | -- | $103,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $103,500 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,500 +11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,940 +23% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,910 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,910 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,764/mo
Principal & interest
$1418
Property taxes
$346
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Hubbell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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.





