2951 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50317
About This Home
Newly remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath home with quality updates throughout including a new roof, windows, water heater, kitchen cabinets, quartz counter, refrigerator, floor coverings, and lighting. Bathroom features a new toilet and vanity. The home includes a new stackable washer/dryer and a comfortable, efficient layout. All furniture and most decor is available to the Buyer for an easy Move-in.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1916
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 466
- Total interior livable area: 466 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 06006396000000
- Zoning: N5
Lot
- Lot size: 6,969 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 139
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
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
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 | $606 | $7,272 |
| Home Insurance * | $88 | $1,056 |
| Property Taxes | $170 | $2,040 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $985 | $11,820 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Listed for sale | $120,000 |
| 2024-01-23 | Sold | $60,000 |
| 2023-12-17 | Pending sale | $62,000 |
| 2023-12-07 | Price change | $62,000 |
| 2023-11-10 | Listed for sale | $68,500 |
| 2004-06-21 | Sold | $32,500 |
| 2001-02-02 | Sold | $28,500 |
| 1997-10-15 | Sold | $28,000 |
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