2900 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
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OFF MARKET

2900 E 29th St
Des Moines, IA 50317

Fairmont Park
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 530 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$106,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $748/mo*
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$106,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 17, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $748/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
530 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Looking for a property that could be a good investment opportunity or a potential fix-and-flip project, look no further. With some work, this could be such a cool, unique place with so much character! This one bedroom, one bath home would make the perfect starter home for a handyman, or make it a cash flowing machine as a rental! This is a large, double lot, you should be able to split this lot in two parcels and have a vacant buildable lot east of the house. This home sits in close proximity of all your daily amenities and easy access to I-235. Property is being sold "AS IS".
2900 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50317 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 530 sqft single-family home in Fairmont Park, built in 1929. It last sold for $70,000 on Jun 16, 2025 (13% below the $80,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $106,300, with a rent estimate of $868/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 2900 E 29th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 1Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 530 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Refrigerator, StoveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShingleOther Structures: StorageExterior: StorageFoundation: Block
Frontage
Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 6

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 060/05190000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $80,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 27 2025

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: 530 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

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

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 718434Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 979-2883Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-06005190000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listed by Bob Eisenlauer, (515) 979-2883
RE/MAX Revolution
Lance Martinson, (515) 371-8765
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with: Fix Brown, (515) 208-6053, RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#718434

Price History for 2900 E 29th St

DatePriceEventSource
06/16/2025$70,000Sold
DMMLS #718434
05/27/2025$80,000PendingDMMLS #718434
05/19/2025$80,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #718434

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

Year2025
Tax$1,142
Assessment$92,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2900 E 29th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2622 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/30/26
2
1
1,160
3001 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$100,211
01/08/26
2
2
852
2680 Hull Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$206,000
10/06/25
3
1
912
1604 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA
0.92
Single-Family Home
$73,500
03/27/26
1
1
836
2654 Wisconsin Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$185,000
03/20/26
2
1
832
2807 Richmond Ave, Des Moines, IA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/27/25
3
1
1,160

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Fairmont Park
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What Locals Say about Fairmont Park

At least 14 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 63 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 40 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 25 % Say there's wildlife

  • 11 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "having all diversity accepted into the town events and the kindhearted people are going through the process "
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  • Trulia User
    "Plenty of dogs, but also hawks, if you have a small dog. Nice walk to Fairmont Park and Grandview Park."
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  • Trulia User
    "It's chilly in some places. Chickens can be running loose at times. Dogs running loose poo in our yard and others, not healthy poo, sometimes."
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  • Trulia User
    "city meetings, public library has events, teach out pool with water slides, Grandview park has shelters and on grid restrooms, tennis courts, Fairmont park has a big slide"
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  • Trulia User
    "there is a high school and elementary school in Fairmont Park and a middle school close by in Sheridan Park. Sheridan Park is a nice park with a wading pool and awesome slide."
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  • Tammy
    "Good school. Nice grocery store & some shopping. Generally well patrolled by police. Friendly neighbors"
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  • Cdavisxyz
    "Quiet, stable, well-maintained Leverett Park neighborhood with some 2nd- and 3rd-generation families. Mature trees, freeway access."
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