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$220,000

Est. $1,612/mo —

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1,093

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505 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

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Adorable 1.5-story, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home tucked away on a cul-de-sac. The fenced ¼-acre lot offers plenty of room for a garden, pets, play, and outdoor entertaining. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors, a coved ceiling, white trim, and an updated kitchen featuring white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a cozy breakfast nook. Two bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, while the spacious upstairs bedroom has a full bath of its own with a tiled shower and updated vanity. Storage is plentiful with closets and built-in shelving throughout. The lower level adds even more usable space with a family room, non-conforming bedroom, laundry area with washer and dryer included, and a workshop area with an additional refrigerator. Outside, there’s even more to appreciate: a heated 1+ car garage with updated electrical, gazebo, playground, storage shed, newer sidewalk and stoops, and mature shade trees. Major improvements include the roof (2018) and a basement perimeter system (2021). And when it’s time to get out and explore, Union Park Splash Pad, Heritage Carousel, Birdland Pool, and Riverview Park are all nearby. A comfortable home, a great yard, and plenty of space inside and out. Some photos are virtually staged.

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$201Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by David Charlson • PROmetro Realty

Contact: (515) 729-0560

Listing updated: Aug 24, 2026 at 01:40pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:DMMLS #747039

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$1,612 per month

Principal and interest$1,186

Property taxes

$311

HOA dues

Home insurance

$116

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Findley Elementary School

Public K-6 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Harding Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

2/10

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About Union

Park

Union Park, located between the Des Moines River and East 14th Street, is a historic and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a classic park centerpiece and a grid of early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Union Park itself, where ballfields, picnic lawns, and the carousel draw steady foot traffic. Brick foursquares and compact bungalows line leafy blocks, giving the streetscape a consistent, lived-in rhythm. The Union Park Carousel & Kiddie Rides adds a distinctly local note, pairing nostalgia with community gatherings. Nearby, the Iowa State Fairgrounds and the State Historical Museum of Iowa extend the area’s calendar with exhibitions and big-event energy.

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505 E Holcomb Ave · $220,000

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$220K and above

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Dining area
Partially finished basement

Bedrooms
2 main-level bedrooms

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Vinyl

Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating (natural gas)

Sale and tax history for 505 E Holcomb Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

DMMLS #747039

Aug 13, 2026

Listed

$220,000

$201/sq ft

DMMLS #693100

May 24, 2024

Sold

$206,000

$188/sq ft

Apr 25, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 16, 2024

Listed

$212,000

$194/sq ft

+22

It’s your time to shine with this adorable 1.5-story 3BR/2BA home on a cul-de-sac. The ¼-acre lot is fenced and is perfect for a large garden, pets, and kiddos. Quality features to note are hardwood floors, a coved ceiling, white trim, and an updated kitchen. There are stainless steel appliances, a gas range, white cabinets, and a breakfast nook. Two bedrooms are on this level plus a full bathroom. The roomy third bedroom is upstairs and includes a full bathroom. Updates: Tiled shower, vanity, and Bluetooth fan/light. Closets and shelving abound! The lower level is dry and makes for a great family room and non-conforming bedroom. The laundry is downstairs (washer/dryer stay) and there’s a workshop area with a fridge. Exterior features: 1+ car heated garage (new electrical), gazebo, playground, two sheds, new sidewalk/stoops, and shade trees. The roof was replaced in 2018. A basement perimeter system was installed in 2021. Summer days are ahead at nearby attractions like the Union Park Splashpad, Heritage Carousel, Birdland Pool, and the new Riverview Park.

DMMLS #551983

Mar 8, 2018

Sold

$116,500

$107/sq ft

Dec 6, 2017

Listed

$118,000

$108/sq ft

+10

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on over a 1/4 acre, on a cul-de-sac, within walking distance to the carousel at Union Park! Hardwood floors in the living room and 1st floor bedrooms. Carpet in upstairs bedroom. Kitchen completely remodeled in November 2017 with stainless steel appliances. Huge back yard would allow for a patio and garden. Ask your agent how Neighborhood Finance Corp. can help with approved upgrades and updates to this home!

DMMLS #541358

Jun 13, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jun 8, 2017

Listed

$113,000

$103/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,384 (+8.8%)

$35,800 + $155,700

$191,500

2024

$3,110 (+9.7%)

$31,000 + $137,600

$168,600

2023

$2,834 (+0.9%)

$31,000 + $137,600

$168,600

2022

$2,810 (+6.0%)

$24,800 + $104,300

$129,100

2021

$2,650 (−3.6%)

$24,800 + $104,300

$129,100

2020

$2,748 (+8.1%)

$24,800 + $104,300

$129,100

2019

$2,542 (+1.3%)

$21,900 + $92,900

$114,800

2018

$2,510 (+6.1%)

$21,900 + $92,900

$114,800

2017

$2,366 (+4.9%)

$19,300 + $83,800

$103,100

2016

$2,256 (+2.5%)

$17,600 + $78,400

$96,000

2013

$2,200

$16,900 + $76,700

$93,600

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

0.28 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,093

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

1,093

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Polk County

APN

07000107001000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.

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, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Des Moines, IA • 50313

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Sun exposure

79/ 100

Good sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 505 E Holcomb Ave

$218,813

$1,187 under list price of $220K

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Rental earnings

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