$1,661 Closing Credit¹
#708044, Roberta McAfee, Listing office: McAfee Realty
$129,900 List price
2721 Cornell St Des Moines, IA 50313
$1,543
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
773 sqft
0.2 acres
$168 / 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: $129,900
- Price/SqFt: $168
- 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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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2005 | Home Sold | $85,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,362. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.
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 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 2721 Cornell St
The listing price of 2721 Cornell St property is $129,900.
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 $129,900.
Over 61 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 143 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.