#718602, Pennie Carroll, Listing office: Pennie Carroll & Associates
$250,000 List price
400 E Locust St Unit 213 Des Moines, IA 50309
2 beds
1 full
978 sqft
$256 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 400 E Locust St Unit 213
If you’ve been dreaming of a place that lets you work from home and live your best social life, this 2 bed, 2 bath condo is calling your name. It’s got the space you need for a legit home office setup, plus one of the biggest balconies in the building—perfect for sipping coffee, scrolling emails, or hosting. It overlooks the soon-to-be-finished courtyard, which will have a fire table, turf hangout zones, a grill station, and plenty of seating. The location? Couldn’t be better—you’re steps from coffee shops, restaurants, salons, spas, shopping, bars, and everything else you could want for a night out or a leisurely Sunday stroll. Basically, it's the kind of place that makes life easier and more fun. Reach out today to schedule your showing!
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingNatural Gas, Other
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size978 sqft
Year built2005
MLS #720690
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Exterior: Deck, Outdoor Kitchen
- Heating: Natural Gas, Other
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $250,000
- Price/SqFt: $255
- HOA Amount: $725 Monthly
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,740
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: 400 E. Locust St, #213, Des Moines IA 50309
- Year Built: 2005
- Living Area: 978 SqFt
- MLS Number: 720690
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Century 21 Signature
- Office Phone: (641) 218-4684
- Listing Agent: Katie Brockman
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2024 | Home Sold | $245,000 |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Home Sold | $145,000 |
| Aug 03, 2015 | Home Sold | $155,000 |
| Jun 27, 2006 | Home Sold | $165,500 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $172,000 | $3,740 |
| 2021 | $154,400 | $3,740 |
| 2020 | $144,300 | $3,740 |
| 2019 | $144,300 | $3,490 |
| 2018 | $131,200 | $3,490 |
| 2017 | $131,200 | $3,538 |
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. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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 213
The listing price of 400 E Locust St Unit 213 property is $250,000.
The property 400 E Locust St Unit 213 is a condo located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.
Active Listing: 400 E Locust St Unit 213 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 400 E Locust St Unit 213 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 $3,740 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 29, 2024 for $245,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 400 E Locust St Unit 213 has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 400 E Locust St Unit 213 is 978 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 400 E Locust St Unit 213 is 2005.
This home is located at 400 E Locust St Unit 213 in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Historic East Village neighborhood. This 978 square foot home was built in 2005. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.
While more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 78 listings sold at asking price, and more than 153 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between May and June 2025 decreased by 7%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $216,801, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.