505 E Des Moines St, Brooklyn, IA, 52211
About This Home
Welcome to 505 E. Des Moines St. This lovely property was totally renovated from the foundation up in 2021: New floor joists upper and main level, new roof and rafters, spray foam insulation, new drywall throughout, new flooring, added mud room and full bath, new back deck, new HVAC, new water heater, new plumbing, new electrical, new appliances, and custom woodwork.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Block
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,975 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0082600
Features
- Levels: Two
Lot
- Lot size: 3,049 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 22 x 132
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Drought
- Hail
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Landslide
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $707 | $8,484 |
| Home Insurance * | $73 | $876 |
| Property Taxes | $137 | $1,644 |
| Electricity | $147 | $1,767 |
| Total | $1,064 | $12,768 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-27 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2026-01-05 | Listing removed | $145,000 |
| 2025-12-08 | Listed for sale | $145,000 |
| 2021-07-29 | Sold | $14,000 |
| 2020-08-03 | Sold | $841 |
| 2011-04-15 | Sold | $17,500 |
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