Three bedroom ranch that features: large living room, two total bathrooms with shower in the lower level, all appliances to stay, finished lower level with sauna, backyard patio, and two car garage.
Martin-Hickman, located between Martin Luther King Jr Parkway and Fleur Drive, is a residential and civic Des Moines neighborhood with a river-edge setting and a campus-like streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Iowa State Capitol complex, where broad lawns, formal steps, and steady foot traffic set a ceremonial tone. Brick institutional buildings and older homes share the grid, with long sightlines toward downtown. The State Historical Museum of Iowa and the Des Moines Civic Center add a cultural backbone nearby. Trails and open greens along the Des Moines River shape daily routines and weekend wandering.
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Offer insights
2819 Bennett Ave · $239,000
$239K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $239K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
87 days
The average home goes pending in 27 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Partially finished basement
Fireplace (1)
Bedrooms
3 main-level bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Flooring
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Rectangular lot
Concrete road/driveway
Home design
Single-story home
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Construction
Brick and frame construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Block foundation
Built as resale property
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Welcome home to this cute, well maintained brick ranch in the heart of Des Moines! Three good sized bedrooms on the main level, with a half bath attached to the master. Main full bathroom features white vanity & newer, tasteful wallpaper. Good sized family room with built in white cabinet shelving and plenty of space to entertain family and friends. Nice, laminate hardwood flooring leads to the galley kitchen with tons of cabinet space as well as an eat in area. The basement is partially finished with cozy fireplace and is waiting for your final touch to make it a huge second entertaining area! Lots of available storage. Great outdoor space for entertaining with large patio in the back yard. Utilize the two car garage during the frigid Iowa winter, or use it as storage when it's not so cold! Centrally located and close to interstate access, restaurants, shopping.
Public Records
Oct 16, 2015
Sold
$135,000
$121/sq ft
DMMLS #378974
Jun 24, 2011
Sold
$100,000
$90/sq ft
Feb 3, 2011
Listed
$100,000
$90/sq ft
+2
Just remodeled, new carpet, new paint, doors, mini blinds, kitchen counter tops, parkay floor, oak cabinets, stove. Both baths are updated. New siding and door on garage. High eff furnace & CA
DMMLS #357768
Feb 11, 2010
Sold
$65,000
$58/sq ft
Nov 10, 2009
Listed
$79,900
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,004 (+2.1%)
$43,700 + $185,900
$229,600
2024
$3,920 (+4.4%)
$39,200 + $170,500
$209,700
2023
$3,754 (+0.8%)
$39,200 + $170,500
$209,700
2022
$3,724 (+6.6%)
$32,800 + $135,400
$168,200
2021
$3,494 (−3.6%)
$32,800 + $135,400
$168,200
2020
$3,624 (+13.5%)
$32,800 + $135,400
$168,200
2019
$3,192 (+1.2%)
$28,900 + $119,700
$148,600
2018
$3,154 (+12.5%)
$28,900 + $119,700
$148,600
2017
$2,804 (+10.3%)
$24,400 + $102,900
$127,300
2016
$2,542 (−4.5%)
$21,300 + $90,900
$112,200
2013
$2,662
$20,200 + $87,500
$107,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
64 ft.
Lot depth
151 ft.
Lot size
9,664 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,116
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,116
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
08003956004000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
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
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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2819 Bennett Ave
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $193,000 and $258,000.
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