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#718810, Bob Rubenking, Listing Office: RE/MAX Results
$170,000 List price
2216 Lay St Des Moines, IA 50317
$2,019
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
675 sqft
0.1 acres
$252 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2216 Lay St
Talk about move-in ready! This potential 4 br 1 full bath home IS IT. Newer flooring through-out. Newer carpet in living room, hall and both bedrooms. New AC 2024, vinyl in kitchen and bathroom. Newer stove, refrigerator, counter top, sink, and paint through-out. Newer furnace and hot water heater. Located on a quiet street. Easy access to the metro off 80/235. Nice sized lot with alley access and backyard privacy fence. There are 2 non-Conforming spacious bedrooms/flex spaces downstairs, living room, nice sized bedrooms, an efficient kitchen, and a clean dry basement. Schedule your showing today. ** Garage is structurally sound, and functions fine for storage or to keep vehicle inside, it has been recently painted over - no issues on appraisal when purchased, should something come up to be addressed on appraisal seller will take care of it by closing but we don't expect anything to be found just like when it was purchased.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size675 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.126 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #717402
Garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Fence, Patio
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $170,000
- Price/SqFt: $251
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,750
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Off I-235 take Guthrie exit East to Lay Street. Turn right on Lay Street home is on the right. GPS is accurate.
- Year Built: 1955
- Living Area: 675 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.126 Acres
- MLS Number: 717402
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Epique Realty
- Office Phone: (712) 264-5678
- Listing Agent: Ratliff, Natasha
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2024 | Home Sold | $85,500 |
| Aug 05, 2024 | Home Sold | $172,000 |
| Oct 30, 2013 | Home Sold | $89,000 |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Home Sold | $95,000 |
| Oct 21, 2009 | Home Sold | $85,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,800 | $1,750 |
| 2021 | $76,000 | $1,750 |
| 2020 | $67,500 | $1,750 |
| 2019 | $67,500 | $1,508 |
| 2018 | $56,700 | $1,508 |
| 2017 | $56,700 | $1,510 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
2
Phillips Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•1701 Lay St
3
Garton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•2820 E 24th St
2
Stowe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•1411 E 33rd St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $49,700. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Golden Corral
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Standards- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2216 Lay St
The listing price of 2216 Lay St property is $170,000.
The property 2216 Lay St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.
Active Listing: 2216 Lay St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 2216 Lay St are: Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Garton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Stowe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoyt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,750 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 5, 2024 for $85,500 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 2216 Lay St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 2216 Lay St is 675 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2216 Lay St is 1955.
This home is located at 2216 Lay St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairmont Park neighborhood. This 675 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $170,000.
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. In April 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7.2% more homes for sale than in March. 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.