$6,649 Closing Credit¹
#705867, Mike Slavin, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$499,000 List price
853 E 2nd St Des Moines, IA 50309
$5,926
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
2,218 sqft
0.03 acres
$225 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 853 E 2nd St
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Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,218 sqft
Lot size0.032 Acres
Year built2019
ParkingAttached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #709001
Attached garage2 spaces
Summary
- MLS Number: 709001
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- Office Phone: (515) 203-6108
- Listing Agent: Darla Willett-Rohrssen
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2020 | Home Sold | $535,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $631,900 | $512 |
| 2021 | $537,800 | $512 |
| 2020 | $202,300 | $512 |
| 2019 | $19,730 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Carver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 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
1.1 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. 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 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
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Frequently asked questions
About 853 E 2nd St
This home is located at 853 E 2nd St in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50309 in the Historic East Village neighborhood. This 2,218 square foot home, which was built in 2019, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $499,000.
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. While the average time on the market in March 2025 was 47 days, the median list price was $215,179.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.