Adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath bungalow move in ready. Shingles replace 2023, brand new A/C, newer furnace (2018) Brand new flooring and fresh interior paint.Within walking distance to fair grounds. Near restaurants and freeway. Contact your Realtor for a showing today. Rental certificate in place good through; April 2027
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50317
- 2523 Des Moines Street
- MLS# 719814
- Date Listed06/09/2025
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.11 acres (4,875 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1912
- Water Public
- Square Feet 746 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $167.56
Interior Features
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.11
- Lot Size SQFT 4,875.00
- Lot Features -
Directions
University to E 26th St, turn south (right), to Des Moines Street, turn west (right) house on left
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $841
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
5.48 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
5.55 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.55 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
5.48 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
7.6 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
5.55 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
5.55 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
8.96 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
9.2 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
5.55 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
8.33 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
9.39 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 904 E 25th Court | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $54,900 |
| 2430 Lyon Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $49,900 |
| 1226 E 27th Court | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $44,995 |
| 2247 Maple Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $75,000 |
| 832 E 24th Court | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $44,900 |
| 901 E 25th Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $74,900 |
| 2614 Maple Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $119,900 |
| 2344 Lyon Street | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $60,000 |
| 2343 Maple Street | 2 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $64,900 |
| 513 E 24th Street | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $72,500 |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,220 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 1,603 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $55,305 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $25,147 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 8.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 85.8°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.38" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
70/100
Very Walkable
Walk Score ®
33/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
47/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 21/100, Bike Score: 34/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 2523 Des Moines Street
Source: Realty.com
2523 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a Single Family 746 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 25 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $125,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 25 photos of 2523 Des Moines Street.
Our records indicate that 2523 Des Moines Street was built in 1912.
The full address for this home is 2523 Des Moines Street, Des Moines, IA 50317.
2523 Des Moines Street has been listed on Realty.com since Mon June 09, 2025
Most errands can be accomplished on foot. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 31/100, Transit Score: 21/100, Bike Score: 34/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 2523 Des Moines Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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