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$129,000

2127 E 13th St Des Moines, IA 50316

2 beds
1 full
962 sqft
0.1 acres
$134 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2127 E 13th St

**Investor Special** Nestled in the heart of the historic Union Park neighborhood in Des?Moines. This charming 1906-built bungalow-style home offers the perfect opportunity for an investor to fix/flip or use as a rental.Open to Seller Finance

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size962 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1906
MLS #720812

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $129,000
  • Price/SqFt: $134
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,038
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Head east on Cherry St from Central Station and turn left onto E 6th Ave. Continue to Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, turn right, and follow it as it becomes E 6th St and then E Grand Ave. Merge onto I-235 E via the ramp, stay on it only briefly. Take Exit 7B for E University Ave. Turn right onto E University Ave, continue ~1 mile. Turn left onto E 13th St and drive ~0.4 miles. Destination 2127 will be on your left.
  • Year Built: 1906
  • Living Area: 962 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 720812
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Jeff Hagel Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (952) 529-0066
  • Listing Agent: Jeffrey Hagel

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Last updated on: 7/15/2025, 2:45:28 AM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 26, 2021
Home Sold
$103,000
Feb 25, 2021
Home Sold
$73,000
Feb 24, 2011
Home Sold
$68,000
Apr 20, 2010
Home Sold
$36,000
Jan 20, 2010
Home Sold
$79,000
Nov 13, 2009
Home Sold
$78,885
Jun 16, 2006
Home Sold
$68,000
Aug 31, 2004
Home Sold
$62,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$101,500$2,038
2021$89,400$2,038
2020$78,600$2,038
2019$78,600$1,810
2018$68,000$1,810
2017$68,000$1,742

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Cattell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

3101 E 12th St

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

3025 Oxford St

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

705 E University 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 $48,839. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

25%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
4%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

20%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2127 E 13th St

The listing price of 2127 E 13th St property is $129,000.

The property 2127 E 13th St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50316.

Active Listing: 2127 E 13th St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2127 E 13th St are: Cattell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,038 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on May 26, 2021 for $103,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2127 E 13th St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2127 E 13th St is 962 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2127 E 13th St is 1906.

This home is located at 2127 E 13th St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Union Park neighborhood. This 962 square foot home, which was built in 1906, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,000.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. In June 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7% less homes for sale than in May. 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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