Welcome to 2421 Adams Ave, a cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath gem nestled in the heart of Des Moines. This home is perfect for first-time buyers or savvy investors! Enjoy a spacious living area filled with natural light. Located minutes from downtown, parks, and schools, this home combines convenience with comfort. Don’t miss your chance to own a slice of one of Des Moines’ most accessible neighborhoods!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,000 sq ftLot Size
$288Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Tiffany Marcum• The American Real Estate Co.
Move-in read! 3 Bed/1 Bath completely remodeled ranch home provides plenty of space for everyone! Step into your delightful living room and discover new carpet and new windows. Notice the fresh paint throughout and newly remodeled kitchen and full bath. Your low-maintenance siding and newer roof means more time to relax!
DMMLS #446625
May 14, 2015
Sold
$19,000
$31/sq ft
Dec 23, 2014
Listed
$27,500
$44/sq ft
+6
This is a prime candidate for NFC financing. Receive up to $10,000 in forgivable funds for home improvements through NFC. These forgivable funds can be used for a roof, furnace, electrical, windows and other improvement projects to really make this one shine. This could be your opportunity at home ownership at a very low cost. Don't let this deal slip by. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,856 (+7.4%)
$36,300 + $83,200
$119,500
2025
$2,660 (+2.1%)
$36,300 + $110,300
$146,600
2024
$2,606 (+6.7%)
$33,000 + $99,500
$132,500
2023
$2,442 (+0.7%)
$33,000 + $99,500
$132,500
2022
$2,424 (+11.1%)
$27,500 + $76,100
$103,600
2021
$2,182 (−3.7%)
$27,500 + $76,100
$103,600
2020
$2,266 (+11.5%)
$27,500 + $76,100
$103,600
2019
$2,032 (+1.0%)
$24,000 + $63,400
$87,400
2018
$2,012 (+21.1%)
$24,000 + $63,400
$87,400
2017
$1,662 (−3.5%)
$20,900 + $54,700
$75,600
2016
$1,722 (+7.5%)
$19,600 + $41,870
$61,470
2013
$1,602
$19,400 + $45,400
$64,800
Tax history for 2421 Adams Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,856 (+7.4%)
$36,300 + $83,200
$119,500
2025
$2,660 (+2.1%)
$36,300 + $110,300
$146,600
2024
$2,606 (+6.7%)
$33,000 + $99,500
$132,500
2023
$2,442 (+0.7%)
$33,000 + $99,500
$132,500
2022
$2,424 (+11.1%)
$27,500 + $76,100
$103,600
2021
$2,182 (−3.7%)
$27,500 + $76,100
$103,600
2020
$2,266 (+11.5%)
$27,500 + $76,100
$103,600
2019
$2,032 (+1.0%)
$24,000 + $63,400
$87,400
2018
$2,012 (+21.1%)
$24,000 + $63,400
$87,400
2017
$1,662 (−3.5%)
$20,900 + $54,700
$75,600
2016
$1,722 (+7.5%)
$19,600 + $41,870
$61,470
2013
$1,602
$19,400 + $45,400
$64,800
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
140 ft.
Lot size
7,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
620
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08002446000000
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:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Sep 22, 2025 • Final
Plumbing (residential) - other
Plumbing
Aug 24, 2018 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Addition
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.