$140,000

2919 E Walnut St Des Moines, IA 50317

$1,663
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
708 sqft
0.2 acres
$198 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2919 E Walnut St

Cozy and cute 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom Bungalow that is move in ready. Newer paint, carpet and LVP flooring throughout. Home also has a newer roof. Fully fenced in backyard with alley access to the wide driveway. Great location near the fairgrounds, I-235 access and downtown

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size708 sqft
Lot size0.169 Acres
Year built1940
MLS #720649

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior: Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $140,000
  • Price/SqFt: $197
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,456
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: E University Ave turn right on E. 29th St to Walnut St
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Living Area: 708 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.169 Acres
  • MLS Number: 720649
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 276-2872
  • Listing Agent: Jessica Kiester

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2919 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317 - view of home's exterior with roof with shingles, crawl space, and cooling unit

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2919 E Walnut St

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 30, 2016
Home Sold
$25,000
Mar 30, 2016
Home Sold
$20,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$92,100$1,456
2021$74,800$1,456
2020$56,200$1,456
2019$56,200$1,282
2018$48,200$1,282
2017$48,200$1,442

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Willard Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.2 mi

2941 Dean Ave

2

Stowe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1411 E 33rd St

2

Phillips Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

1701 Lay 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 $51,250. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
13%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
21%
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?

20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2919 E Walnut St

The listing price of 2919 E Walnut St property is $140,000.

The property 2919 E Walnut St is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.

Active Listing: 2919 E Walnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2919 E Walnut St are: Willard Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Stowe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell 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), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,456 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 30, 2016 for $25,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2919 E Walnut St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2919 E Walnut St is 708 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2919 E Walnut St is 1940.

This home is located at 2919 E Walnut St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairground neighborhood. This 708 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $140,000.

In May 2025 more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 69 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 143 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between April and May 2025 increased by 0.9%. 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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