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$229,900

1152 27th St Des Moines, IA 50311

6 beds
3 full
2,704 sqft
$85 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1152 27th St

1150-1152 duplex very close to Drake! Main level unit offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen and laundry. The upper level unit has 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath and kitchen. House has recently been fixed up. Up to date rental certificate. Units have separate gas and electric meters. New concrete driveway and parking pad in the back. Shingles were replaced 2018 per prior owner. Should cash flow well. All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,704 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1893
MLS #718675

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Total Bedroom Count: 6
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $229,900
  • Price/SqFt: $85
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,408
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: university to 27th. South to home
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,704 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 718675
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 971-6132
  • Listing Agent: Ben Van Zee

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 19, 2022
Home Sold
$136,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$142,800$1,408
2021$61,700$1,408
2020$54,300$1,408
2019$54,300$1,942
2018$81,700$1,942
2017$81,700$1,776

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. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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 1152 27th St

The listing price of 1152 27th St property is $229,900.

The property 1152 27th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50311.

Active Listing: 1152 27th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1152 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), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), 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 $1,408 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 19, 2022 for $136,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1152 27th St has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

The property 1152 27th St is 2,704 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1152 27th St is 1893.

This home is located at 1152 27th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50311 in the Drake neighborhood. This 2,704 square foot home was built in 1893. Features: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $229,900.

Des Moines, IA housing market in June 2025 saw over 67 listings sold above listed price, more than 78 sold at listed price and over 153 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.

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

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