705 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316
OFF MARKET

705 Buchanan St
Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol Park
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,018 sqft

$146,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $998/mo*
Refinance Your Home

$146,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 20, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $998/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,018 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Investors here is an opportunity for you to rehab or have a rental in an area close to the East village. This home needs major work done but has many things going for it.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
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Home Details for 705 Buchanan St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: WoodFoundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9016 sqft

Price History for 705 Buchanan St

DatePriceEventSource
02/21/2023$200,000Sold
N/A
09/16/2019$44,500Sold
DMMLS #589462
09/12/2019$40,000PendingAgent Provided
09/12/2019$40,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,152
Assessment$139,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 705 Buchanan St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1319 York St, Des Moines, IA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$115,000
09/15/25
2
1
1,020
Home facts updated by county records

Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Capitol Park
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What Locals Say about Capitol Park

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 67 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 50 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 20 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 17 % Say there are community events

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  • Anastasia O.
    "Schools are so so and beware of kids who like to steal. There are some definite problems. Be sure to stay on top of where your kids and what they’re doing."
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  • Timi A.
    "It is a nice area to live and it is a nice area to grow business and to rise kids. I like living in this neighborhood because their is a lot of job opportunity and their is a lot big fun things to do . "
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  • Christopher
    "It is located close to the Capitol, Marina and Union Park. Close to I-235 and the bike trail head which allows me to get anywhere I want quickly."
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  • Joseph H.
    "Street ends at river so the block is very close association of homeowners and very child-friendly. Off riverwalk bike path and minutes walk to Union Park. "
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705 Buchanan St, Des Moines, IA 50316 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,018 sqft single-family home built in 1900. 705 Buchanan St is located in Capitol Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 705 Buchanan St was last sold on Feb 21, 2023 for $200,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 705 Buchanan St is $146,800.