$175,000

2216 Lay St Des Moines, IA 50317

$2,078
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
675 sqft
0.1 acres
$259 / 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. Newer AC, 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.

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: $175,000
  • Price/SqFt: $259
  • 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

DateEventPrice
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

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

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. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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 BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • Adult HitsAdult 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 $175,000.

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 $175,000.

In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.

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

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