2129 Washington Ave is a 1,241 square foot house on a 5,625 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on March 03, 2023 for $60,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $142,099.
Single-familyProperty Type
1881Year Built
5,625 sq ftLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$142,099
$82K since sold in March 2023$0 since October
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This home's estimate is 12.9% higher than the average sale price ($126K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Sep 7, 2022 • Final
Row - sidewalk and approach
Grading
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
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 334
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Foundation Type: Masonry
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Shape Type: Hip
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: WILLIAMS 3RD ADD TO DM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,241
Building Sq. Ft: 1,575
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1 Story With Basement
Legal Description: LOT 15 WILLIAMS 3RD ADDITION TO DES MOINES
Parking & Garage Information
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 432
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,625
Legal Lot Number: 15
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.129
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 45
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,241
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,625 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1881
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08007333000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Lifestyle
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$135,000 – $164,000
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