FHA or VA INSPECTION PROOF - Own this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with plenty of outdoor space on a special corner street north of University Ave and just a few minutes away from downtown Des Moines and the highway. Asking price buyers will get a new stove as part of the deal. New roof in 2021. New gutters in 2023. New crawlspace pbc plumbing in March 2023. New furnace installed in 2021 and inspected in 2023. New drywall and paint in 2023. Smith Sewer cleaned in the main to the city in 2023. Completely new insulation in crawlspace protecting plumbing was installed in March 2023.
Totally remodeled 1 1/2 story on a large lot that features: brand new open kitchen with appliances, three bedrooms, first floor laundry, and large deck. New items in the home include: furnace, a/c, kitchen, flooring, windows, light fixtures, trim, doors, insulation, roofing, and much more.
Public Records
Mar 22, 2019
Sold
$22,000
$24/sq ft
DMMLS #457135
Mar 30, 2016
Sold
$45,000
$50/sq ft
Jun 24, 2015
Listed
$47,500
$53/sq ft
+10
First time Home buyers take a look-Great starter home. Freshly Updated - 2 bedrooms - 1.5 story with new siding, new fresh paint - Interior and Exterior, New Countertops, all new windows, new doors, new bathroom fixtures, new flooring - Carpet, More in ready. Extra space in the front porch and back porch. Located in the NFC area. Ask aboiut NFC financing and quality for up to $10,000 Improvement package from NFC.
DMMLS #395989
Jan 20, 2013
Listing Removed
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Feb 13, 2012
Listed
$37,900
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 16, 2007
Sold
$37,900
$42/sq ft
DMMLS #300994
Jun 15, 2007
Sold
$37,900
$42/sq ft
Feb 27, 2007
Listed
$34,900
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,416 (+2.1%)
$15,200 + $118,300
$133,500
2024
$2,366 (+18.9%)
$13,700 + $106,600
$120,300
2023
$1,990 (+0.9%)
$13,700 + $106,600
$120,300
2022
$1,972 (+152.2%)
$10,900 + $82,400
$93,300
2021
$782 (+127.3%)
$10,900 + $82,400
$93,300
2020
$344 (+2.4%)
$10,900 + $82,400
$93,300
2019
$336 (−34.7%)
$9,900 + $21,400
$31,300
2018
$515 (−45.4%)
$9,900 + $3,400
$13,300
2017
$942 (+4.7%)
$9,300 + $3,200
$12,500
2016
$900 (+6.9%)
$8,700 + $26,100
$34,800
2013
$842
$8,500 + $25,400
$33,900
Tax history for 2109 Washington Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,416 (+2.1%)
$15,200 + $118,300
$133,500
2024
$2,366 (+18.9%)
$13,700 + $106,600
$120,300
2023
$1,990 (+0.9%)
$13,700 + $106,600
$120,300
2022
$1,972 (+152.2%)
$10,900 + $82,400
$93,300
2021
$782 (+127.3%)
$10,900 + $82,400
$93,300
2020
$344 (+2.4%)
$10,900 + $82,400
$93,300
2019
$336 (−34.7%)
$9,900 + $21,400
$31,300
2018
$515 (−45.4%)
$9,900 + $3,400
$13,300
2017
$942 (+4.7%)
$9,300 + $3,200
$12,500
2016
$900 (+6.9%)
$8,700 + $26,100
$34,800
2013
$842
$8,500 + $25,400
$33,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
60 ft.
Lot depth
142 ft.
Lot size
8,520 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08007329000000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
Jun 10, 2022 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Remodel
May 21, 2020 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
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.
Property details
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.196
Lot Size Acres: 0.196
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N5
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,149
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,520 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Polk County
APN: 08007329000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
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Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
3/10
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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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$161,000 – $194,000
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