$140,000

2681 Morton Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

$1,663
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
825 sqft
0.2 acres
$170 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2681 Morton Ave

Great investment or flip opportunity in Northeast Des Moines! This 3-bed, 1-bath ranch is just minutes from Grandview, located on a quiet corner lot. Solid house with great bones featuring a spacious living room with a picture window and hardwood floors throughout. The full basement offers plenty of storage and laundry space. Outside, you'll find an oversized two-stall garage and a yard with mature trees. Plus, the home has a new roof installed in 2024.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size825 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1957
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #713474
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 713474
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Caliber Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 210-5294
  • Listing Agent: Hannah Reysack

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$159,300$2,864
2021$133,000$2,864
2020$119,300$2,864
2019$119,300$2,518
2018$103,400$2,518
2017$103,400$2,352

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Garton Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

2820 E 24th St

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

1701 Lay St

2

Stowe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 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 $61,492. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

29%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • DillardsDillards
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • White CastleWhite Castle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ChevroletChevrolet

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2681 Morton Ave

This home is located at 2681 Morton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairmont Park neighborhood. This 825 square foot home, which was built in 1957, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $140,000.

In February 2025 more than 16 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 37 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 92 were sold below. In February 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.4% more homes for sale than in January. Listings spent 50 days on the market in February 2025, and had a median list price of $215,530 during the same period.

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

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