$300,000

1109 27th St Des Moines, IA 50311

$3,563
Closing credit¹
7 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,376 sqft
0.1 acres
$126 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1109 27th St

Great opportunity for a seven bedroom home or unique investment property near Drake University. Over 3500 sq ft. This house currently has a rental license through 4/8/27 and is utilized as dorm-style housing. 7 private bedrooms. Communal areas include an open kitchen, dining area, living room spaces on the main and lower level, and a reading/study nook on the 2nd level. Each bedroom is connected to a shared Jack and Jill bathroom with secure access. Lower level is partially finished with a bedroom, bathroom, and living area that just needs flooring. Furnace was replaced in 2022. Monthly rent is $610/per room. Landlord covers all utilities. Tenants covers cable/internet. Includes 4 parking stalls located in back of the home.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,376 sqft
Lot size0.132 Acres
Year built2006
MLS #718405

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $300,000
  • Price/SqFt: $126
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,974
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: I- 35 to 31st Street exit, right on Cottege Grove Ave, left on 27th. House is on the right.
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,376 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.132 Acres
  • MLS Number: 718405
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 203-0085
  • Listing Agent: Enger, Terry

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 05, 2009
Home Sold
$200,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$334,400$5,974
2021$260,100$5,974
2020$230,400$5,974
2019$230,400$6,172
2018$232,000$6,172
2017$232,000$5,744

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

1849 Forest Ave

1

Edmunds Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

950 15th St

1

Monroe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

2250 30th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $20,863. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

71%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

62%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
31%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MazdaMazda
  • PontiacPontiac
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1109 27th St

The listing price of 1109 27th St property is $300,000.

The property 1109 27th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Active Listing: 1109 27th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1109 27th St are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,974 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on June 5, 2009 for $200,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1109 27th St has 7 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1109 27th St is 2,376 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1109 27th St is 2006.

This home is located at 1109 27th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 2,376 square foot home, which was built in 2006, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $300,000.

In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. Between March and April 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.2%. Listings spent 41 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $215,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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