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Sold for $222,000
  • $222,000

    2534 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    3beds
    900sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1975
    9,016.92 Square Feet Lot
    $221,800 Zestimate®
    $247/sqft
    $1,392 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $221,800

    $208,000 - $235,000

    $1,392/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this charming and well-maintained ranch with beautiful curb appeal and an oversized detached garage! You’ll love the full-length front deck, perfect for your morning coffee. Inside, this darling 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home features newer LVP flooring, vinyl windows, and a cozy living room with a bay window that fills the space with natural light. The spacious kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, stainless steel appliances including a gas stove, tile flooring, and a built-in desk, ideal for staying organized or working from home. Downstairs, the wide-open basement is ready for your personal touch and future finishes. The laundry area is downstairs, and the washer/dryer are included! Step outside to the large patio, a fully fenced yard with a beautifully kept lawn! You will love the oversized 24x24 detached garage with extra storage in the back and a shed for even more space. Great location close to schools, restaurants, shopping and quick access to I-235. And here’s a bonus: it qualifies for NFC financing, a forgivable loan of up to $10k for property repairs and improvements.

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 01:03pm

    Listed by:

    Scott Myers (515)208-1504,

    Century 21 Signature,

    Molly Myers 515-208-2545,

    Century 21 Signature

    Bought with:

    Sara Hopkins

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 716952MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
    • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 900
    • Total interior livable area: 900 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 9,016 sqft
    • Dimensions: 60 x 150
    Details
    • Additional structures: Storage
    • Parcel number: 06008660001000
    • Zoning: n3a&f

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Poured
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1975

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/30/2025Sold$222,000+3.3%$247/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #716952 Report a problem
    5/2/2025Pending sale$214,900$239/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #716952 Report a problem
    4/30/2025Listed for sale$214,900+98.2%$239/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #716952 Report a problem
    3/29/2016Sold$108,400-1.4%$120/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #502734 Report a problem
    2/13/2016Listed for sale$109,900$122/sqft
    Source: Country Estates Realty #502734 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$3,404 +0.8%$183,500
    2023$3,378 +0.8%$183,500 +20.6%
    2022$3,350 +4.9%$152,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Fairmont Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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