$149,900

400 E Locust St Unit 204 Des Moines, IA 50309

$1,780
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full
805 sqft
$186 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 400 E Locust St Unit 204

Here's your chance to own one of the best priced condos in downtown Des Moines. Located in the heart of the bustling East Village, this spacious 805 sf, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo has a premier location with great access to restaurants, shops, live music, special events and more. The condo has recently been renovated with fresh interior paint, newer solid surface flooring, newer appliances (including washer/dryer), hardware and more. The HOA covers all utilities except electric, and offers discounted internet, furnace filters, and window cleaning. The property's courtyard is currently undergoing a million-dollar renovation that will boast an outdoor community kitchen great for entertaining. More than 90% of the renovations are expected to be completed by mid-June 2025. Call today to set up your showing.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingElectric, Forced Air
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size805 sqft
Year built2005
MLS #714734

Summary

  • MLS Number: 714734
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
  • Office Phone: (515) 265-7200
  • Office Email: deb@soldbyrev.com
  • Listing Agent: Ernest Huffey

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unfurnished room with dark wood-type flooring and baseboards

$149,900

400 E Locust St Unit 204

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 28, 2022
Home Sold
$158,000
Jun 13, 2007
Home Sold
$134,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$137,500$2,990
2021$123,400$2,990
2020$115,300$2,990
2019$115,300$2,788
2018$104,800$2,788

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

705 E University Ave

3

Walnut Street Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.9 mi

901 Walnut St

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.0 mi

320 E 16th 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 $23,458. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

67%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

66%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
6%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

24%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
35%
18-34 yrs old
27%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • SonicSonic
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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About 400 E Locust St Unit 204

This home is located at 400 E Locust St Unit 204 in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Historic East Village neighborhood. This 805 square foot home was built in 2005. Features: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $149,900.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 6.3% between February and March 2025. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.

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

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