Step inside this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow and feel right at home. Thoughtfully renovated inside and out, this home blends modern finishes with inviting warmth throughout. The open-concept layout flows into an updated kitchen with newer appliances, the main-level laundry adds everyday convenience, and the flooring and finishes are beautiful.
Gather around the wood-burning fireplace—with plenty of wood ready to keep things toasty all winter long. You’ll love the spacious closet, offering room for all your favorite clothes. The finished basement provides even more living space, featuring a non-conforming bedroom, a bonus area, and extra storage, perfect for guests or a quiet retreat.
Outside, you’ll find just as much to love—modern black trim, soffit, and gutters, a new metal roof (installed in 2024), and a fully fenced backyard ideal for pets, gardening, or relaxing evenings under the stars. There’s even a chicken coop area, two handy storage sheds, and low property taxes to keep ownership affordable and stress-free. This charming “Home, Sweet, Home: Hogar, Dulce, Hogar” offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, and modern updates—ready for you to move in and start making memories that will last a lifetime.
For sale
Price cut: $6K (11/5)
$189,000
2856 Raccoon St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
819sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
7,753.68 Square Feet Lot
$185,400 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementExtra storageModern finishesNon-conforming bedroomOpen-concept layoutUpdated kitchenFully fenced backyard
- 79 days |
- 462 |
- 37 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 06, 2025 at 10:00pm
Listed by:
Chris Peterson (515)612-0735,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 728386
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- See Remarks
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 819
- Total interior livable area: 819 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 287
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,753.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 129
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 05002997000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1923
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: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $71,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,545
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 67 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$185,400
$176,000 - $195,000
$1,303/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Price change | $189,000-3.1%$231/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $195,000+572.4%$238/sqft |
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| 7/6/2018 | Sold | $29,000$35/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,398 -2.4% | $71,100 |
| 2023 | $1,432 +0.7% | $71,100 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $1,422 +7.2% | $60,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,037/mo
Principal & interest
$733
Property taxes
$238
Home insurance
$66
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Chesterfield
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Willard Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hoyt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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