$131,500

2721 Cornell St Des Moines, IA 50313

$1,562
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
773 sqft
0.2 acres
$170 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2721 Cornell St

Lots of potential equity in this home - perfect project for an investor or a handyperson. Needs some TLC but could make for a wonderful home and/or future rental property.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size773 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.162 Acres
Year built1942
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #719174
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Exterior: Fully Fenced
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $131,500
  • Price/SqFt: $170
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,984
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From 2nd Ave, go east on Sheridan Ave, then north on Cornell St to home. Home is on corner of Cornell St and Grandview Ave, with driveway and street parking on Grandview Ave side.
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Living Area: 773 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.162 Acres
  • MLS Number: 719174
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
  • Office Phone: (855) 450-0442
  • Office Email: membership@therealbrokerage.com
  • Listing Agent: Marvin, Taylor R

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2721 Cornell St, Des Moines, IA 50313 - view of front of house featuring concrete driveway, a garage, and an outbuilding

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2005
Home Sold
$85,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$123,200$1,984
2021$96,500$1,984
2020$85,300$1,984
2019$85,300$1,824
2018$77,300$1,824
2017$77,300$1,704

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

3025 Oxford St

3

Cattell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3101 E 12th St

4

Madison Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

806 Hoffman 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 $52,362. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. The majority of 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?

27%
<35k
67%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
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
20%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
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 2721 Cornell St

The listing price of 2721 Cornell St property is $131,500.

The property 2721 Cornell St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.

Active Listing: 2721 Cornell St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2721 Cornell St are: Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cattell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt 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 $1,984 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 14, 2005 for $85,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2721 Cornell St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2721 Cornell St is 773 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2721 Cornell St is 1942.

This home is located at 2721 Cornell St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Union Park neighborhood. This 773 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 31, 2025 and is currently priced at $131,500.

Des Moines, IA housing market in May 2025 saw over 61 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 143 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.

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

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