$176,000

1917 27th St Des Moines, IA 50310

$2,090
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
696 sqft
0.1 acres
$253 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1917 27th St

Cute 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom bungalow with living room and rec room plus a large 2 car garage. Kitchen has been updated with newer cabinets, counters, backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Both bathrooms have been nicely finished as well, with newer vanities, toilets and a tiled shower in the basement. Some of the other updates on this home include newer flooring, windows, interior doors and AC. Located not far from Drake on a quiet dead end road.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size696 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.145 Acres
Year built1949
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #709849
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Deck
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $176,000
  • Price/SqFt: $252
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,762
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From Hickman Rd, head South on 26th St. Turn right onto Lincoln Ave, which becomes 27th St. Home is one block down.
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Living Area: 696 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.145 Acres
  • MLS Number: 709849
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 371-5277
  • Listing Agent: Ingrid Williams

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1917 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50310 - view of front of house with a front yard

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 08, 2022
Home Sold
$183,000
Apr 14, 2014
Home Sold
$89,500
Jun 28, 2013
Home Sold
$36,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$146,300$2,762
2021$119,700$2,762
2020$106,500$2,762
2019$106,500$2,322
2018$96,000$2,322
2017$96,000$2,396

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Monroe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

2250 30th St

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

1849 Forest Ave

3

Perkins Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

4301 College Ave

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 $24,836. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

65%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

51%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
33%
18-34 yrs old
28%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • PontiacPontiac
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Living in Des Moines, IA

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About 1917 27th St

The listing price of 1917 27th St property is $176,000.

The property 1917 27th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50310.

Active Listing: 1917 27th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1917 27th St are: Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,762 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 8, 2022 for $183,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1917 27th St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1917 27th St is 696 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1917 27th St is 1949.

This home is located at 1917 27th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50310. This 696 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $176,000.

Over 49 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 141 listings were sold below the listed price and 58 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.

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

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