Calling all investors, handymen, and visionaries! Looking for your next project or bargain buy? This 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1.5-story home is bursting with potential and is perfectly situated just minutes from downtown Des Moines. Built in 1904 with a solid brick foundation and 1,218 sq ft of living space, this fixer-upper offers endless opportunities for renovation, TLC, or even a full flip. With the right updates and creative touch, this property could be transformed into a stunning home or profitable investment. Enjoy the convenience of city living with quick access to shopping, dining, parks, and major highways. Don’t miss this chance to own a piece of Des Moines history and turn it into your next success story! Sold AS-IS.
Sold for $71,500
$71,500
2901 4th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
3beds
1,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
-- sqft lot
$71,700 Zestimate®
$59/sqft
$1,709 Estimated rent
Home value
$71,700
$68,000 - $75,000
$1,709/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 05, 2025 at 03:29pm
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Junior Ibarra 515-497-8133,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Hernandez, Marlin
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724988
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,218
- Total interior livable area: 1,218 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 070/02387000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $71,500-4.5%$59/sqft |
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| 10/27/2025 | Pending sale | $74,900$61/sqft |
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| 10/20/2025 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$61/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Price change | $79,900-5.9%$66/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$70/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $86,200 |
| 2023 | -- | $86,200 +20.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $71,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak ParkGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50313
- Highland Park
- 2901 4th St