2425 Prospect Rd, Des Moines, IA, 50310
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow where timeless character meets modern convenience. Refinished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and a thoughtfully updated kitchen create a warm and inviting atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The spacious dining area opens to a charming screened-in porch—perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing while overlooking the generous backyard. The fully fenced yard offers privacy for pets, play, or entertaining, and the brand-new roof provides added peace of mind for years to come. Need room to grow? The walk-up attic offers incredible potential to finish into additional living space, a home office, or a cozy retreat. Additional updates to the plumbing, electrical, and HVAC add even more value, while the detached one-car garage provides convenient parking and extra storage. Ideally located in an established neighborhood with easy access to parks, shopping, dining, and downtown Des Moines, this move-in ready home is full of charm, functionality, and future possibilities. Don’t miss your opportunity to make it yours!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1924
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Asbestos
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area,Separate/Formal Dining Room,Fireplace,Cable TV,Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile,Vinyl
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Fireplace Screen
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 08002559000000
- Zoning: R
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 5,880 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 50 x 118
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
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
- Tornado
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Winter Weather
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 | $1,087 | $13,044 |
| Home Insurance * | $134 | $1,608 |
| Property Taxes | $321 | $3,852 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,663 | $19,956 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Listed for sale | $215,000 |
| 2025-02-28 | Sold | $194,900 |
| 2025-01-02 | Pending sale | $194,900 |
| 2024-12-27 | Price change | $194,900 |
| 2024-11-21 | Listed for sale | $200,000 |
| 2024-05-16 | Sold | $100,000 |
View on Zillow