$1,994 Closing Credit¹
#705564, Bo Cosens, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$142,900 List price
400 E Locust St Unit 204 Des Moines, IA 50309
$1,697
Closing credit¹
1 bed
1 full
805 sqft
$178 / 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
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Total Bedroom Count: 1
- Heating: Electric, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $142,900
- Price/SqFt: $177
- HOA Amount: $427
- HOA Frequency: Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,990
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Downtown in East Village on the corner of E4th and Locust.
- Year Built: 2005
- Living Area: 805 SqFt
- 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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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2022 | Home Sold | $158,000 |
| Jun 13, 2007 | Home Sold | $134,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $23,458. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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/WNBA
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Pro Wrestling
Where do the neighbors shop?
Express/Express For Men
Banana Republic
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Sonic
Cicis Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
Pontiac
Infiniti
Dodge
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 400 E Locust St Unit 204
The listing price of 400 E Locust St Unit 204 property is $142,900.
The property 400 E Locust St Unit 204 is a condo located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.
Active Listing: 400 E Locust St Unit 204 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 400 E Locust St Unit 204 are: Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Walnut Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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 $2,990 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 28, 2022 for $158,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 400 E Locust St Unit 204 has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
The property 400 E Locust St Unit 204 is 805 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 400 E Locust St Unit 204 is 2005.
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 $142,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 49 sold above asking price, over 141 sold below and more than 58 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $215,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 41 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.