OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2019 for $153K

$229,784

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,269/mo

•

922

sq ft

2849 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

About this home

Newer ranch home just a few blocks from Drake University could be your next turn-key investment or your personal home. Three bedrooms on the main level w/ family room, full bath, eating area, and kitchen. Vaulted ceiling over kitchen, family room, and stairwell to the basement gives an open airy feeling to this home. A service door w/ glass block sidelights in the kitchen leads to an over-sized deck w/ built in Trex seating, large fully-fenced yard, and plenty of parking spots along the alley for several roommates. In the LL, you’ll find a large bedroom w/ egress window, laundry area, bar area for a dorm-size refrigerator, three-quarter bath, and another large finished space for a multi-functional room. Laminate flooring and tile thru-out. ADT Security System already installed. New roof 2010, deck in 2005 and new paint and laminate floors in 2016. Less than 3 blocks to Drake, close to Dart bus stop, and easy access to I-235. Current owner rents for: $1800/mo. to family members.

Single-familyProperty Type

1999Year Built

6,800 sq ftLot Size

$249Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Kurt Schade • Coldwell Banker Mid-America

Bought with Susan Sanders • Keller Williams Realty GDM

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•Source:DMMLS #575227

Redfin Estimate

$229,784

$77K since sold in February 2019$4,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($206K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$265,000
A
4 beds2 baths1,138 sq ft
816 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$199,900
B
3 beds2 baths1,472 sq ft
3306 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$195,000
C
3 beds2 baths772 sq ft
3111 Crocker St, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$171,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,321 sq ft
3206 Iola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$189,900
E
4 beds2 baths832 sq ft
1338 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$215,000
F
5 beds2 baths1,115 sq ft
1326 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311

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$1,437/mo

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Market trends in 50311, IA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

97.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$222K

$34K MoM

Avg. days on market

31d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

21 MoM

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NEW 12 HRS AGO
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Sale history for 2849 Rutland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,368 (+10.2%)

$27,500 + $196,700

$224,200

2025

$3,964 (+2.0%)

$27,500 + $196,700

$224,200

2024

$3,886 (+16.9%)

$23,700 + $173,800

$197,500

2023

$3,324 (+0.8%)

$23,700 + $173,800

$197,500

2022

$3,298 (+6.5%)

$19,100 + $121,900

$141,000

2021

$3,096 (−3.8%)

$19,100 + $121,900

$141,000

2020

$3,218 (+8.2%)

$19,100 + $121,900

$141,000

2019

$2,974 (+1.2%)

$17,000 + $107,100

$124,100

2018

$2,940 (+7.9%)

$17,000 + $107,100

$124,100

2017

$2,724 (+9.3%)

$12,100 + $107,100

$119,200

2016

$2,492 (+7.1%)

$10,900 + $98,300

$109,200

2013

$2,326

$10,200 + $92,300

$102,500

Tax history for 2849 Rutland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,368 (+10.2%)

$27,500 + $196,700

$224,200

2025

$3,964 (+2.0%)

$27,500 + $196,700

$224,200

2024

$3,886 (+16.9%)

$23,700 + $173,800

$197,500

2023

$3,324 (+0.8%)

$23,700 + $173,800

$197,500

2022

$3,298 (+6.5%)

$19,100 + $121,900

$141,000

2021

$3,096 (−3.8%)

$19,100 + $121,900

$141,000

2020

$3,218 (+8.2%)

$19,100 + $121,900

$141,000

2019

$2,974 (+1.2%)

$17,000 + $107,100

$124,100

2018

$2,940 (+7.9%)

$17,000 + $107,100

$124,100

2017

$2,724 (+9.3%)

$12,100 + $107,100

$119,200

2016

$2,492 (+7.1%)

$10,900 + $98,300

$109,200

2013

$2,326

$10,200 + $92,300

$102,500

*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

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

922

Year built

1999

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

09003734000000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Main Level Bedrooms: 3

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

Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Information: Egress Windows, Finished

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

Interior Features
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments

Exterior

Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Shingle
Construction Details: Cement Siding

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
Fencing: Wood, Full

Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.156
Lot Size Acres: 0.156
Lot Features: Rectangular Lot
Road Surface Type: Concrete
Zoning: Res

Property Information
Below Grade Finished Area: 910
Foundation Details: Poured

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,244

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: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 922
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Polk County
APN: 09003734000000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Hubbell Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

Callanan Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Des Moines, IA • 50311

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$219,000 – $265,000

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Home values near 2849 Rutland Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2829 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1564 Sq. Ft.	$228,350
2853 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$288,270

Address	Redfin Estimate
2835 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1792 Sq. Ft.	$282,493
2901 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines, IA - Beds \| - Baths \| 7932 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
2831 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2315 Sq. Ft.	$352,654
2837 Rutland Avenue, Des Moines, IA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$181,661

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