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Off market aug 2024 for $167K

$171,749

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,343/mo

•

688

sq ft

2202 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

About this home

This adorable 2 bed, 1 bath home on Des Moines’ NE side is now available! Freshly painted walls, brand new carpet, stylish LVP flooring, an original fireplace with wall sconces, updated kitchen, and finished basement makes this the perfect investment. Kick back and relax on the newer deck, let your pets enjoy a fully fenced in backyard, or have a night around the fire on the concrete patio. Don’t miss out on this cute bungalow!

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

5,500 sq ftLot Size

$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Mariah Klemp • RE/MAX Concepts

Contact: (515) 608-9242

Bought with Nick McCargar • RE/MAX Concepts

Bought with Matthew Mauro • RE/MAX Concepts

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•Source:DMMLS #699422

Redfin Estimate

$171,749

$4,249 since sold in August 2024$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 6.1% higher than the average sale price ($162K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$156,000
A
2 beds1 bath720 sq ft
1409 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$151,500
B
2 beds1 bath640 sq ft
1820 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$144,900
C
2 beds1 bath848 sq ft
1904 E 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$164,000
D
2 beds1 bath640 sq ft
2208 Tichenor St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$165,000
E
2 beds1 bath800 sq ft
1901 E 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$189,900
F
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
2204 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317

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$1,056/mo

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Market trends in 50317, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$221K

$9K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

145

2 MoM

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Sale history for 2202 Lay St

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #699422

Aug 22, 2024

Sold

$167,500

$243/sq ft

Jul 23, 2024

Pending

—

Jul 18, 2024

Listed

$165,000

$240/sq ft

DMMLS #629861

Jul 13, 2021

Sold

$147,000

$214/sq ft

Jun 18, 2021

Pending

—

May 24, 2021

Listed

$139,900

$203/sq ft

+20

Cute 2 bedroom 1 bath home located on the NE side of Des Moines. Great room with fireplace, updated kitchen with plenty of cabinets all appliances are included. Finished basement makes this a great home for 1st time homebuyer or someone down sizing. The backyard is great for entertaining guests with privacy fence, new deck and a hot tub. Lots of updates including a new roof in 2019. Call today for showing. Priced to sell.

DMMLS #553337

Apr 20, 2018

Sold

$110,000

$160/sq ft

Mar 23, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 11, 2018

Listed

$114,900

$167/sq ft

+17

NEW NEW NEW!!! This gorgeous and well kept home is in perfect, move in ready condition! Offering 2 bedrooms on the main floor with large closets, open concept living room with a dining area and large updated kitchen and bath, this house is ready for you to call it HOME! Newer windows, gutters, flooring and paint throughout and fully fenced in yard! Shed stays as well as all appliances. This is a MUST SEE!!

Public Records

Jul 15, 2005

Sold

$88,500

$129/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,266 (+10.9%)

$19,100 + $148,500

$167,600

2025

$2,946 (+2.1%)

$19,100 + $148,500

$167,600

2024

$2,886 (+6.3%)

$16,600 + $130,100

$146,700

2023

$2,716 (+10.9%)

$16,600 + $130,100

$146,700

2022

$2,450 (+6.8%)

$13,100 + $102,100

$115,200

2021

$2,294 (−3.5%)

$13,100 + $100,600

$113,700

2020

$2,378 (+107.9%)

$13,100 + $100,600

$113,700

2019

$1,144 (+1.4%)

$11,600 + $88,900

$100,500

2018

$1,128 (+2.2%)

$11,600 + $88,900

$100,500

2017

$1,104 (−1.1%)

$9,600 + $41,500

$51,100

2016

$1,116 (−4.8%)

$9,200 + $40,100

$49,300

2013

$1,172

$9,400 + $41,300

$50,700

Tax history for 2202 Lay St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,266 (+10.9%)

$19,100 + $148,500

$167,600

2025

$2,946 (+2.1%)

$19,100 + $148,500

$167,600

2024

$2,886 (+6.3%)

$16,600 + $130,100

$146,700

2023

$2,716 (+10.9%)

$16,600 + $130,100

$146,700

2022

$2,450 (+6.8%)

$13,100 + $102,100

$115,200

2021

$2,294 (−3.5%)

$13,100 + $100,600

$113,700

2020

$2,378 (+107.9%)

$13,100 + $100,600

$113,700

2019

$1,144 (+1.4%)

$11,600 + $88,900

$100,500

2018

$1,128 (+2.2%)

$11,600 + $88,900

$100,500

2017

$1,104 (−1.1%)

$9,600 + $41,500

$51,100

2016

$1,116 (−4.8%)

$9,200 + $40,100

$49,300

2013

$1,172

$9,400 + $41,300

$50,700

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

50 ft.

Lot depth

110 ft.

Lot size

5,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

688

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

06002504000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

N3B

Neighborhood District

N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

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Infrastructure

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Storage
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.126
Lot Size Acres: 0.126
Lot Size Dimensions: 50X110
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N3B

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 450
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,931.85
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 688
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Polk County
APN: 06002504000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

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K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Phillips Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Goodrell Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

2/10

North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

2/10

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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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Estimated sale price

$164,000 – $198,000

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Home values near 2202 Lay St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2213 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1044 Sq. Ft.	$169,891
2216 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 675 Sq. Ft.	$172,898

Address	Redfin Estimate
2224 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1038 Sq. Ft.	$189,847
2117 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 640 Sq. Ft.	$167,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
2118 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 998 Sq. Ft.	$124,529
2204 Lay Street, Des Moines, IA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 690 Sq. Ft.	$190,731

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