Welcome to your next chapter in the historic Drake District! This lovingly updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom, two-story home offers timeless charm with all the modern conveniences you're looking for. Unwind in the spa-like bathroom featuring a free-standing soaking tub, tiled shower, and marble-style sink. The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with butcher block countertops, new cabinetry, and a pot filler above the stove for effortless cooking. Rest easy knowing the big-ticket items are done — newer roof, HVAC, water heater, PEX plumbing, and electrical — so all that's left to do is move in and make it yours. Step outside to a peaceful backyard retreat with mature trees, a patio, and a covered deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. All just minutes from downtown, parks, and local shops. This one checks every box, come see it for yourself!
Drake, located between University Avenue and Interstate 235, is a historic and academic Des Moines neighborhood with collegiate energy and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along 25th Street near University Avenue, where coffee counters, casual eateries, and campus foot traffic set the daily rhythm. Drake University and the Drake University Observatory act as cultural anchors, with the Drake Relays bringing a signature seasonal pulse. Early-20th-century houses and brick apartment buildings frame walkable blocks that shift from quiet porches to busier storefronts. Pocket parks and the nearby river corridor add green breaks between classes, errands, and evening events.
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Offer insights
2814 School St · $249,900
$251K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $251K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.9%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Unfinished basement
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Open deck/patio
Patio
Rectangular lot
Lot dimensions approximately 49 x 198
Home design
2-story home
Metal siding
Construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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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 13, 2025 • Final
Mechanical (residential) - other
HVAC
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.
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 • 50311
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2814 School St
$248,244
$1,656 under list price of $250K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $171K to $250K.