2829 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
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OFF MARKET

$264,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,509 sqft

2829 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311

Drake
Est. Refi. Payment $1,787/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 28, 2024 for $249,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$265K
Since last month
Decreased$600 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$11K (+4.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$15K (+6.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +95% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$265K
August 2026$265K
July 2026$266K
June 2026$266K
May 2026$266K
April 2026$265K
March 2026$263K
February 2026$260K
January 2026$256K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
3001 School St, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$192,000
06/30/26
2
2
1,504
1002 28th St, Des Moines, IA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$207,000
07/02/26
4
2
1,408
838 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$250,000
12/08/25
3
1.5
2,038
2814 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$268,000
02/13/26
4
2
2,195
2833 School St, Des Moines, IA
0.01
Single-Family Home
$200,000
04/16/26
2
1.5
824
2819 School St, Des Moines, IA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$135,000
05/13/26
2
1.5
862
3300 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/19/26
3
1.5
1,800
951 24th St, Des Moines, IA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$216,000
01/08/26
4
2
1,486

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
2833 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.01
$200,000
2
1.5
824
Recently Sold
2819 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.03
$135,000
2
1.5
862
Recently Sold
2808 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.07
$358,100
3
2.5
1,456
Off Market
1020 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.06
$221,900
3
1.5
1,670
Off Market
1002 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.06
$207,000
4
2
1,408
Recently Sold
2809 Kingman Blvd, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.10
$346,800
3
2
2,366
Off Market
2828 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.05
$233,400
4
2
1,526
Off Market
2820 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.06
$359,500
3
2
1,696
Off Market
2814 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.06
$249,900
3
1.5
1,408
For Sale
2830 Rutland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.12
$333,000
3
1.5
1,392
Recently Sold
2808 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311
0.07
$184,000
2
1
898
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1930
1,509 sqft
$176/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming and beautifully maintained and updated home with so much to love! Gorgeous curb appeal with brick and stone details invite you in. Entering you're greeted by fresh paint throughout the first floor, along with beautiful hardwood floors and charming details like arched doorways and glass doorknobs! Living room is spacious with gas fireplace and tons of natural light! Continuing on through formal dining room into kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances, new tile backsplash and neutral paint! 2 bedrooms centrally located around recently updated full bathroom finish out the first floor. Upstairs loft features hardwood floors, 1 bedroom and an updated half bath with sliding barn door. Large fenced in back yard, open patio, and oversized 2 car garage round out this property! Super quick access to the interstate and close by to so many shops and restaurants! Come see today!
2829 School St, Des Moines, IA 50311 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,509 sqft single-family home in Drake, built in 1930. It last sold for the $249,900 asking price on Feb 28, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $264,900, with a rent estimate of $2,204/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Beth Ernst
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with: Aisha Syed, (515) 707-4966, Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#688137

Home Details for 2829 School St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1509 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas, VentedHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: Grab BarsFloors: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Open, PatioFencing: Chain Link, FullExterior: Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, Metal Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 09003529000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $249,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jan 25 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

Direction & Address
City: Des Moines
School Information
Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1509 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9801 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 688137Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAbove Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-09003529000000-R-N

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 28, 2024
Source: DMMLS #688137
Sold
$249,900
Jan 25, 2024
Source: DMMLS #688137
Pending
$249,900
Jan 24, 2024
Source: DMMLS #688137
Listed For Sale
$249,900
Aug 7, 2020
Source: DMMLS #608990
Sold
$167,400
Jul 7, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$164,900

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$215K
$3.57KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$191
$0MoM
Available listings
1022
12MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Drake
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What Locals Say about Drake

At least 54 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 80 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say car is needed

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 59 % Say kids play outside

  • 59 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 43 % Say there are community events

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    "Perfect for a college student or parent if a grad student. Safe and easy bus access. Free parking. Nice walkable area. Close to restaurants, coffee and groceries. Great neighborhood."
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  • Trulia User
    "safe neighborshood.. friendly people. Near schools. loved it. near kids activities. near bus system. convenient "
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  • Trulia User
    "my neighborhood has decent public transportation and the commute to downtown is fairly quick as long as you know the bus schedule. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I walk to work daily so I don’t commute at all. It takes me 1 minute to get to work. I don’t have issues with this"
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  • Trulia User
    "I feel very safe here! I can even walk my dog at night feeling absolutely fine. I do see lots of families in the area, as well as college students and older couples who have been here forever. Lots of people decorate for the holidays too. "
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  • Trulia User
    "there be a lot of party's going with all the Drake students living in the area that I live it's a lot worse during Drake relay's which are in April and there be a lot of people in the neighborhood no where to park and traffic is really bad"
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  • Trulia User
    "The Beaverdale neighborhood is unique because of its many brick style homes. Also it is very clean and a fun community. "
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  • Nico H.
    "It’s pretty quiet around the neighborhood all week til Friday night and the weekends. Bus routes are near by, there’s also a few restaurants around and fast food joints but besides grocery stores you’re gonna have drive far to shop. "
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  • Nico H.
    "There’s a lot of space to walk them and the apartments now have doggy bags. You Don’t have to worry about running into too many dogs when you walk your dog cause most people around this area have cats."
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  • Shannonmist
    "The neighborhood is dog friendly. Many people own and walk dogs. It’s a friendly neighborhood with a lot of shade and sidewalks great for walking dogs. "
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  • Andrewberndt418
    "Very easy. 10 minutes into west Des Moines. Have been communizing for 2 months and haven’t had traffic once in the morning "
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  • Chris D.
    "It’s a diverse neighborhood that isn’t right for everyone, but it is the perfect neighborhood for the right people. "
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  • Kristyne B.
    "The Drake neighborhood is very diverse. There are college students, young professionals, middle-aged professionals and retirees. People are out walking dogs at all times of day. I would be cautious going out after dark, but that's anywhere in the city."
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  • Mazie W.
    "it's really good neighborhood if you walk your dog, park is right down the hill. people often walk their dogs on our streets"
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  • Alesha P.
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for over 6 years. I have very friendly neighbors whom I know by name. I enjoy my neighborhood. we have several restaurants in the area.our neighborhood is very well lit up at night I can walk around and feel safe. "
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  • Alesha P.
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 7 years. love all the trees and the friendly neighbors. Like our school district."
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  • Chris b.
    "It's close to an expensive college but the neighborhood gets really different 2 or 3 blocks from the main campus. "
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Frequently asked questions about 2829 School St

  • What is 2829 School St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 2829 School St in Des Moines, IA is $264,900.
  • What is the price history for 2829 School St?
    2829 School St in Des Moines, IA last sold for $249,900 in February 2024.
  • Is Des Moines a buyer's or seller's market?
    Des Moines is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Des Moines?
    The median sale price in Des Moines is $215K. That is up $3.57K from the prior month.
  • Does 2829 School St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 2829 School St in Des Moines, IA has air conditioning.
  • Does 2829 School St have a yard?
    Yes, 2829 School St in Des Moines, IA has a yard.

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