2221 Bennett Ave is a 965 square foot house on a 5,960 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 06, 2020 for $65,000. Based on Redfin's Des Moines data, we estimate the home's value is $149,498.
Single-familyProperty Type
1896Year Built
5,960 sq ftLot Size
$155Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$149,498
$84K since sold in October 2020$4,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($158K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N3A
Neighborhood District
N3a is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, typically in the ranch or split-level style pursuant to House B building type in section 135- 2.14 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 708
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air Gas
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HAWKEYE LAND COMPANYS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 965
Building Sq. Ft: 1,673
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: LOT 14 HAWKEYE LAND COMPANYS ADD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,960
Legal Lot Number: 14
Municipality Type: DES MOINES
Acres: 0.137
Depth Footage: 149
Front Footage: 40
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 965
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,960 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 08003104000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$143,000 – $172,000
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