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OFF MARKET

1243 E 34th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Gray's Woods

2 Beds
1 Bath
650 sqft

$126,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $877/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$126,700

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 2, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $877/mo*

Refinance Your Home

2 Beds

1 Bath

650 sqft

Local Information

Map ViewExplore the area around 1243 E 34th St.
Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1941

Living Area

650 sqft

Price/Sqft

$195

About this House

Conveniently to schools, parks, shopping, and movies. Featuring 2 bedrooms with a large master bedroom with 2 closets. Newer oak kitchen with stove and refrigerator. 650 sq. ft. Basement for laundry. Fenced rear yard. Available immediately. Just call Carolyn at office 255-6690 to see.

1243 E 34th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft single-family home in Gray's Woods, built in 1941. It last sold for $59,000 on Feb 28, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2011 with an asking price of $590 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 22, 2011. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $126,700, with a rent estimate of $1,175/month.

Home Details for 1243 E 34th St

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementNumber of Rooms: 4Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Family Room
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDryerRefrigeratorWasher

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: MetalFoundation Type: ConcreteLawnPatioPorch

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1941Year Updated: 1993
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7013 sqft

Price History for 1243 E 34th St

Date	Price	Event	Source
02/28/2022	$59,000	Sold	DMMLS #643179
Recording Date 02/28/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
02/03/2022	$54,000	Pending	DMMLS #643179

02/01/2022	$54,000	PriceChange	DMMLS #643179
Price Change $4,100 (8%)
12/23/2021	$49,900	Pending	DMMLS #643179

12/16/2021	$49,900	Listed For Sale	DMMLS #643179

10/10/2012	$51,250	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 10/10/2012 Contract Date 09/24/2012 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
11/22/2011	$625	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

10/23/2011	$625	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $59,275 (-99%)
09/01/2011	$59,900	ListingRemoved	N/A

08/03/2011	$59,900	Listed For Sale	N/A

07/10/2011	$590	Listed For Rent	Agent Provided

10/03/2010	$59,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

08/06/2010	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/12/2002	$58,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/12/2002 Contract Date 08/01/2002 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
06/22/2001	$56,900	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 06/22/2001 Contract Date 06/19/2001 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
12/06/1999	$34,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/06/1999 Contract Date 11/02/1999 County Transfer Tax $54 Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,590
Assessment	$88,000

Home facts updated by county records

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OFF MARKET
Est. $139,800
2 bd
1 ba
560 sqft
1247 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $141,700
1 bd
1 ba
808 sqft
1251 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $117,000
2 bd
1 ba
580 sqft
1255 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $130,700
1 ba
720 sqft
1259 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $231,200
4 bd
2 ba
1,470 sqft
1263 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $228,900
4 bd
1.5 ba
2,160 sqft
1275 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $134,500
2 bd
1 ba
780 sqft
1239 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
Iowa Realty Indianola
FOR SALE
$185,000
2 bd
1 ba
1,088 sqft
1235 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
RE/MAX Concepts
OFF MARKET
Est. $143,500
2 bd
1 ba
660 sqft
1231 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317
OFF MARKET
Est. $94,700
1 bd
1 ba
476 sqft
1227 E 34th St,
Des Moines, IA 50317

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