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2124 Drake Park Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50311

2beds
2baths
1,394sqft
$239,900
$172price/sqft
$1,688/moest. monthly cost
$67,520/yrincome needed

About This Home

Stop by and check out this updated 2 bedroom and 2 bath historic home with beautiful woodwork and a huge wrap around front porch in the drake neighborhood. The home was built in 1853 and has almost 1,400 sf of finish. The front entry room has oak hardwood flooring, appealing woodwork, and opens up to the living room. Tons of natural light comes in from the large historic windows. The dining room is spacious and also has a door to the side porch. The kitchen is updated with a family room right off the kitchen. There also is a half bath and laundry on the first floor. Up the beautiful oak staircase you will find two bedrooms and a full bath. The back yard is large with a 6' wood privacy fence. The seller is including a HSA warranty for the new owner.

Getting Around

80
WalkingVery Walkable
41
TransitSome Transit
53
BikeBikeable

Schools

3/10
2/10
Callanan Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.8 mi
5/10
Roosevelt High SchoolGrades 9-121.8 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1853

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Partial

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Separate/Formal Dining Room,Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,394
  • Total interior livable area: 1,394 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 03000880000000
  • Zoning: N5

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Fencing: Wood

Lot

  • Lot size: 7,056 sqft
  • Features: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 141

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hail
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tornado
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties

Flood
Severe Storm
Tornado

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$160$1,920
Property Taxes $194$2,328
Electricity $121$1,452
Total$1,688$20,256
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$57,874/yr
40% on housing$50,640/yr
45% on housing$45,013/yr

Iowa FAIR Plan Programs

Iowa FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,021Commercial: 22
Total Premiums$1.14M
Total Exposure$85.68M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 12.2%
12.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 1.9%
1.9%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.3%
-2.3%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$172This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 50311$132
Polk County$193

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 50311$182
Polk County$213

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-11Price change$229,900
2026-07-16Listed for sale$239,900
2017-12-01Sold$127,000
2017-10-30Pending sale$129,900
2017-10-19Price change$129,900
2017-09-01Listed for sale$134,900
2016-11-17Sold$75,000
2012-11-29Listing removed$30,000
2012-08-31Listed for sale$30,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentYork Taenzer
BrokerageIowa Realty Mills Crossing

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