$187,500

2920 Woodland Ave Des Moines, IA 50312

$2,227
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
704 sqft
0.2 acres
$266 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2920 Woodland Ave

Cheaper than rent! This affordable bungalow is filled w/ warmth & character. Hardwood floors throughout, untouched natural woodwork, huge screened in front porch & a bank of front windows let the light spill in. Jack & Jill bathroom w/ marble tiled floor & clawfoot tub/shower. The high efficiency furnace and blown & laid insulation throughout have the energy costs around $60/mo! Huge finished & vented attic area contains a closet & could make a fantastic primary bedroom! Home is nestled in the Woodland Heights neighborhood of Des Moines west side. It would be hard to find a more central & convenient location. Extremely easy access to the 235 & downtown. Bus access you can see from the home and just two short blocks to The Avenues of Ingersoll and Grand. The Avenues is home to some of Des Moines' best small and locally owned shopping, dining, nightlife and art! For the buyer who finances with NFC, there's up to $10k of forgivable money available w/ potential for closing cost assistance!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size704 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.155 Acres
Year built1924
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #720593
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Exterior: Enclosed Porch
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $187,500
  • Price/SqFt: $266
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,632
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From the 235, exit 31st St. South to Woodland Ave (2 blocks nothing of Ingersoll) East on Woodland to 2920 on the south side of street. Please park on the street.
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Living Area: 704 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.155 Acres
  • MLS Number: 720593
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 953-9498
  • Listing Agent: Jami Bassman Ahart

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2920 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 - bungalow featuring a shingled roof and a front lawn

$187,500

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Oct 01, 2018
Home Sold
$110,000
Mar 16, 2006
Home Sold
$72,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$159,000$2,632
2021$126,900$2,632
2020$113,700$2,632
2019$113,700$2,740
2018$103,000$2,740
2017$103,000$2,504

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Greenwood Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

316 37th St

5

The Downtown School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

1800 Grand Ave

3

Hubbell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

800 42nd 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 $27,029. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

66%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
3%
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?

78%
Single, No Kids
8%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
5%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
3%
12-17 yrs old
50%
18-34 yrs old
29%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza
  • SonicSonic

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 2920 Woodland Ave

The listing price of 2920 Woodland Ave property is $187,500.

The property 2920 Woodland Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.

Active Listing: 2920 Woodland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 2920 Woodland Ave are: Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), The Downtown School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,632 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on October 1, 2018 for $110,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 2920 Woodland Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 2920 Woodland Ave is 704 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 2920 Woodland Ave is 1924.

This home is located at 2920 Woodland Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Woodland Heights neighborhood. This 704 square foot home, which was built in 1924, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $187,500.

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.

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