Welcome to 2707 Hickman Rd in Des Moines—a beautiful brick farmhouse set on private, park-like land atop Murray Hill. This rare property combines peaceful seclusion with unbeatable convenience, just minutes from downtown, Beaverdale, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Inside the home on the main level you'll find a large dining room and kitchen area, with plenty of space for hosting. Additionally on this floor you'll find a mudroom, a main-floor bedroom with high wainscoted ceilings, large living room, main-floor laundry, and a newly updated full bathroom! Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, all with beautiful hardwood floors. This upper level also contains the second full bath which features a claw-foot shower/tub perfect for relaxation. The layout of this home offers warm, inviting living spaces full of character, natural light and functionality. Step outside to enjoy your own private retreat—complete with a spacious newly refurbished 24x16 deck, dedicated fenced-in area and room to play, garden, relax, or entertain. In addition to an attached single garage this property also has a detached double garage offering ample storage and workspace. A unique blend of privacy, updates, space, and prime Des Moines location—this Murray Hill property is a rare opportunity you won’t want to miss. All information obtained from seller and public records.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$153Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jason Rude• Rude Realty
Listed by Madylin Joy• Rude Realty
Bought with Beth Ernst• Keller Williams Realty GDM
Est. $1,672 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 2707 Hickman Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
CIBOR #69674
May 7, 2026
Sold
$283,000
$153/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 20, 2026
Listed
$299,900
$163/sq ft
+30
Welcome to 2707 Hickman Rd in Des Moines--a beautiful brick farmhouse set on private, park-like land atop Murray Hill. This rare property combines peaceful seclusion with unbeatable convenience, just minutes from downtown, Beaverdale, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. Inside the home on the main level you'll find a large dining room and kitchen area, with plenty of space for hosting. Additionally on this floor you'll find a mudroom, a main-floor bedroom with high wainscoted ceilings, large living room, main-floor laundry, and a newly updated full bathroom! Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, all with beautiful hardwood floors. This upper level also contains the second full bath which features a claw-foot shower/tub perfect for relaxation. The layout of this home offers warm, inviting living spaces full of character, natural light and functionality. Step outside to enjoy your own private retreat--complete with a spacious newly refurbished 24x16 deck, dedicated fenced-in area and room to play, garden, relax, or entertain. In addition to an attached single garage this property also has a detached double garage offering ample storage and workspace. A unique blend of privacy, updates, space, and prime Des Moines location--this Murray Hill property is a rare opportunity you won't want to miss. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
DMMLS #736636
May 7, 2026
Sold
$283,000
$153/sq ft
Apr 14, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 20, 2026
Listed
$299,900
$163/sq ft
DMMLS #400588
Jul 20, 2012
Sold
$130,000
$70/sq ft
May 3, 2012
Listed
$140,000
$76/sq ft
+13
Your family will enjoy the private park like setting just as the original and current owners of this beautiful renovated brick farm house have. The modern updated kitchen features quality maple cabinets and stainless appliances. The laundry is on the first floor. The windows are newer and are energy efficient. There is a 24 x 24 double garage plus a single attached one too. The 24 x 16 deck and the kids tree house on your own private acreage close to everything will make you love this home high on Murray Hill.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,414 (−0.9%)
$73,200 + $196,500
$269,700
2024
$4,452 (+0.1%)
$65,700 + $178,100
$243,800
2023
$4,446 (+0.8%)
$65,700 + $178,100
$243,800
2022
$4,410 (+5.8%)
$55,000 + $142,500
$197,500
2021
$4,170 (−3.6%)
$55,000 + $142,500
$197,500
2020
$4,326 (+13.5%)
$55,000 + $142,500
$197,500
2019
$3,810 (+1.2%)
$48,500 + $127,200
$175,700
2018
$3,766 (+11.8%)
$48,500 + $127,200
$175,700
2017
$3,370 (+12.1%)
$41,100 + $109,200
$150,300
2016
$3,006 (+4.0%)
$35,800 + $97,300
$133,100
2013
$2,890
$32,400 + $89,400
$121,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
176 ft.
Lot depth
317 ft.
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
1934
Sq. Ft.
1,844
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08004523001000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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 3, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
Apr 1, 2014 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Pool and hot tub
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
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 1.28
Lot Size Acres: 1.28
Lot Size Dimensions: 176.1X316.5
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Zoning: N5
Property Information
Foundation Details: Block
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,809
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,844
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: 1934
County: Polk County
APN: 08004523001000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Monroe Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Meredith Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Hoover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$308,000 – $372,000
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