$249,900

507 E Locust St Unit 207 Des Moines, IA 50309

$2,968
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,427 sqft
$175 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 507 E Locust St Unit 207

Come and experience urban living in this move-in ready East Village condo. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms with an open concept and gorgeous patio overlooking the East Village area near the state Capitol building. Easy access to everything downtown and excellent walk-ability to your place of work, restaurants, coffee shops, bars and shopping. This unit comes with its own designated parking spot right out front and a shared elevator for easy access. The exposed brick and historic features are sure to impress you. Only two floorplans like #207 available in this building. Come explore all that Des Moines the East Village offers!

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,427 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #712794
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $249,900
  • Price/SqFt: $175
  • HOA Amount: $500
  • HOA Frequency: Monthly
  • Annual Tax Amount: $6,106
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: On Locust - above Empherma on the south side of the street.
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 1,427 SqFt
  • MLS Number: 712794
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 979-3750
  • Listing Agent: Beth Cochran

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 13, 2018
Home Sold
$242,500
Apr 04, 2006
Home Sold
$267,500

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$301,800$6,106
2021$270,900$6,106
2020$235,500$6,106
2019$235,500$5,410
2018$212,100$5,410
2017$212,100$5,814

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Carver Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

705 E University Ave

1

Capitol View Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.9 mi

320 E 16th St

3

Walnut Street Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.0 mi

901 Walnut 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. 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/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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Frequently asked questions

About 507 E Locust St Unit 207

The listing price of 507 E Locust St Unit 207 property is $249,900.

The property 507 E Locust St Unit 207 is a condo located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.

Active Listing: 507 E Locust St Unit 207 is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 507 E Locust St Unit 207 are: Carver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Walnut Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $6,106 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 13, 2018 for $242,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 507 E Locust St Unit 207 has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 507 E Locust St Unit 207 is 1,427 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 507 E Locust St Unit 207 is 1900.

This home is located at 507 E Locust St Unit 207 in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Historic East Village neighborhood. This 1,427 square foot home was built in 1900. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,900.

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. Between March and April 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 7.2%. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.

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

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