Welcome home to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom property featuring an inviting front porch, beautiful hardwood floors, and a warm, welcoming living area complete with a cozy fireplace. A 1-car detached garage provides convenient parking and additional storage. Full of character and charm, this home offers a great opportunity for homeowners or investors alike!
Drake, located between University Avenue and Interstate 235, is a historic and academic Des Moines neighborhood with collegiate energy and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along 25th Street near University Avenue, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set the daily rhythm. Drake University and the Drake University Observatory act as cultural anchors, with the Drake Relays bringing a signature seasonal pulse. Early-20th-century houses and brick apartment buildings frame walkable blocks that shift from quiet porches to busier storefronts. Pocket parks and the nearby river corridor add green breaks between classes, errands, and evening events.
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Market insights
2103 Washington Ave · $124,900
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$124,900
Median list price in this area is $315,782. (153% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Unfinished basement
1 fireplace
Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Parking
Detached one-car garage
Construction
Wood siding
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
ATTENTION INVESTORS! Looking for a charming bungalow home to rehab back to its original beauty? Look no further! This home offers a large wrap-around porch with plenty of space for entertaining! As you walk in, you’ll be greeted by the spacious living room with large windows to let the light in, a fireplace, and original hardwood floors. The kitchen has surprisingly large nook for refrigerator and storage. Oversized bathroom with claw foot tub! Two nice sized bedrooms and a beautiful sunroom that you’ll love spending time in complete the main floor. Over 1400SF, 2BR, 1 car garage, metal siding. NFC Financing Available!
DMMLS #431622
Jun 30, 2015
Listing Removed
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Mar 10, 2014
Listed
$53,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,788 (+78.1%)
$14,500 + $102,800
$117,300
2025
$1,004 (+5.9%)
$14,500 + $102,800
$117,300
2024
$948 (+5.1%)
$13,100 + $92,900
$106,000
2023
$902 (+1.6%)
$13,100 + $92,900
$106,000
2022
$888 (+9.9%)
$10,400 + $70,300
$80,700
2021
$808 (−8.2%)
$10,400 + $70,300
$80,700
2020
$880 (−35.1%)
$10,400 + $70,300
$80,700
2019
$1,356 (+37.5%)
$9,400 + $63,100
$72,500
2018
$986 (−34.9%)
$9,400 + $63,100
$72,500
2017
$1,514 (−16.6%)
$8,900 + $60,100
$69,000
2016
$1,816 (+99.6%)
$8,300 + $56,200
$64,500
2013
$910
$8,000 + $72,400
$80,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
141 ft.
Lot size
7,050 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,403
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,403
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08007327000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N5
Neighborhood District
N5 is intended to preserve the scale and character of neighborhoods developed with a mix of bungalow and two-story houses, predominantly in the Victorian, Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles pursuant to House D building type in section 135-2.16 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Oct 28, 2016 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2103 Washington Ave
$126,426
$1,526 over list price of $125K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $90K to $225K.