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816 E 28Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

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2 Beds
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

This 600 sq. ft. ranch home in the Fairgrounds area on the east side of Des Moines offers an excellent investment opportunity for those looking to flip a property. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a detached garage, this fixer-upper is brimming with potential. With its desirable location and compact footprint, it's an ideal project for someone ready to renovate and bring new life to this home.

Listing By: Frias, Melanie - Keller Williams Realty GDM (515) 452-1465iadmaar Realty.com
  • MLS# 704609
  • Date Listed09/24/2024
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathrooms 1 Three Quarter baths
  • Lot Size 0.16 acres (6,752 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Property Type Single Family
  • County Polk
  • Year Built 1966
  • Water Public Water
  • Square Feet 600 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $116.67

Interior Features

  • Appliances Cooktop, Refrigerator
  • Heating Gas Heat, Forced Air

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Roof Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Size Acres 0.16
  • Lot Size SQFT 6,751.80
  • Lot Features Rectangular Lot

Directions

From I-235 Eastbound take exit 10A for East University Avenue, turn right onto E University Avenue, continue straight on East University and turn left into E 28th Street. From I-235 Westbound take exit 10A for East University Avenue, turn left onto E University Avenue and follow same directions as above.

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $1,337
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

5.84 mi

Distance

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

Public • PK - PK

7.87 mi

Distance

Central Academy

Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home

6.04 mi

Distance

Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus

Public • 6 - 12

6.04 mi

Distance

Meredith Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

9.26 mi

Distance

Merrill Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

9.67 mi

Distance

Des Moines Central Campus High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

6.04 mi

Distance

Roosevelt High School

Public • 9 - 12

8.78 mi

Distance

Hoover High School

Public • 9 - 12

9.64 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Date Event Price
09/24/2024 Active $70,000.00
Street Address Beds Baths Sold Date List Price
1211 E 32nd Street 2 1 Oct 11, 2025 $159,900
1226 E 27th Court 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $44,995
2816 Lyon Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $41,200
2814 Lyon Street 3 1 Dec 03, 2025 $74,745
2708 Des Moines Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $82,499
1261 E 28th Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $84,900
3013 Dubuque Avenue 3 1 Dec 03, 2025 $119,900
2914 Lyon Street 2 2 Dec 03, 2025 $51,250
2832 Lyon Street 4 1 Dec 03, 2025 $92,500
502 E 29th Street 2 1 Dec 03, 2025 $49,900

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in IA / 50317

Source: Walkscore

68/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

30/100

Some Transit

Transit Score ®

48/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some 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: 27/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 32/100.

Points of Interest near 816 E 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

Frequently Asked Questions for 816 E 28th Street

Source: Realty.com

816 E 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a Single Family 600 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 12 photos available of this 2 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $70,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com

Realty.com has 12 photos of 816 E 28th Street.

Our records indicate that 816 E 28th Street was built in 1966.

The full address for this home is 816 E 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317.

816 E 28th Street has been listed on Realty.com since Tue September 24, 2024

Some 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: 27/100, Transit Score: 18/100, Bike Score: 32/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 816 E 28th Street. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Keller Williams Realty Gdm (tel: 515-334-4900)
Listing agent: Melanie Frias (tel: 515-452-1465) (#507916)

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