SOLD AUG 31, 2026

Sold on aug 2026

$693,000

•

2,572

sq ft

2831 Ridge Rd, Des Moines, IA 50312

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About this home

A charming Victorian-Queen Anne home in sought-after south of Grand Owl’s Head perfectly blends historic beauty and modern family-friendly features. Built in 1893, fully updated top to bottom; 3 bedrooms, 4 baths, front porch, back deck, professionally landscaped yard, original renovated carriage house. First floor: wraparound front porch, back deck, front living space with gas fireplace, turret office nook, dining room, cozy den/TV room, updated kitchen with island, pantry, abundant storage, mudroom area, convenient half bath off kitchen. Second floor: primary suite with remodeled bathroom with heated floors, dual sinks, integrated laundry; 2 additional spacious bedrooms; hall closet; full bathroom (featured in Better Homes & Gardens magazine). Finished third floor: a half bath and open plan suitable for a home office, studio, playroom, guest retreat, or potential fourth bedroom. Outside: detached 2-car garage and carriage house (to use as bonus space or home gym, with 220V power and floor drain) and fenced garden bed. Features include a new electrical panel, furnace with dual-zone heat, new water heater, Google Fiber, 47 new high-performance windows, new roofs on house, garage, and carriage house. Now is your chance to live in an old-fashioned community to make memories and lifelong friends, with convenient access to schools, shopping, restaurants. Ask your Realtor for the extensive improvements list on this meticulously maintained historic property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

0.3 acresLot Size

$269Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tony Sly • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Listed by Angie Sly • Keller Williams Realty GDM

Contact: (515) 202-9859

Bought with OUTSIDE AGENT • OTHER

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•Source:DMMLS #742937

Redfin Estimate

$651,945

$41K since sold in August 2026$26K since October

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This home's estimate is 67.7% higher than the average sale price ($389K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$200,000
A
4 beds1.5 baths2,100 sq ft
684 31st St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$461,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,428 sq ft
680 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$425,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,120 sq ft
614 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$250,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,472 sq ft
2506 High St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$416,900
E
4 beds3 baths1,932 sq ft
3225 Terrace Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$580,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,858 sq ft
3231 Terrace Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Market trends in 50312, IA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$350K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

12 MoM

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Rental estimate

Est. $2,047 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 2831 Ridge Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,204 (+3.1%)

$113,000 + $370,300

$483,300

2025

$8,928 (+2.1%)

$113,000 + $370,300

$483,300

2024

$8,746 (+0.5%)

$104,600 + $350,400

$455,000

2023

$8,702 (+0.8%)

$104,600 + $350,400

$455,000

2022

$8,634 (+6.4%)

$90,200 + $287,900

$378,100

2021

$8,112 (−3.7%)

$90,200 + $287,900

$378,100

2020

$8,422 (+4.8%)

$90,200 + $287,900

$378,100

2019

$8,040 (+1.1%)

$79,300 + $254,400

$333,700

2018

$7,954 (+0.1%)

$79,300 + $254,400

$333,700

2017

$7,946 (+6.6%)

$70,200 + $237,500

$307,700

2016

$7,456 (+6.3%)

$67,900 + $234,400

$302,300

2013

$7,014

$64,200 + $225,100

$289,300

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

—

Lot width

66 ft.

Lot depth

200 ft.

Lot size

0.3 Acres

Year renovated

1940

Sq. Ft.

2,572

Year built

1900

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09005545000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2

Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Features: Upper Level

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Stories: 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Wood Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Enclosed Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Screened
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.303
Lot Size Acres: 0.303
Lot Size Dimensions: 66X200
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: N1B

Property Information
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Resale

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,110

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas, See Remarks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,572
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: 1940
County: Polk County
APN: 09005545000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Callanan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

2/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

5/10

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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 • 50312

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Dec

Sun exposure

91/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.5 hrs

5.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$620,000 – $750,000

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Home values near 2831 Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2815 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3739 Sq. Ft.	$802,586
2830 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3397 Sq. Ft.	$633,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
2840 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3632 Sq. Ft.	$797,110
2804 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| 4636 Sq. Ft.	$1,054,582

Address	Redfin Estimate
2808 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$479,908
2845 Ridge Road, Des Moines, IA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4064 Sq. Ft.	$731,121

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