861 E  2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309
OFF MARKET

861 E 2nd St
Des Moines, IA 50309

East Village
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,432 sqft

$601,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,126/mo*

$601,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,126/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,432 sqft

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Description

Move in ready, Nestled near the river in Des Moines this Urban Townhome in sought-after East Village "The Banks" will check your boxes for downtown living. Walk to work, coffee or dinner and have guest on your roof top patio. Your open living area displays designer detail at every turn. The open living area is spacious with large kitchen that includes quartz counters and island that seats four. Quality finishes and painted cabinets, stainless steel appliances, pantry and hard surface flooring let you prepare meals and entertain with ease. The double garage is located off the kitchen along with half bath. The second level with primary suit has beautiful windows and 9ft. ceiling. The shower is tiled with handheld shower head, walk-in closet, double sinks. Enjoy two additional large bedrooms and laundry. Bonus open living adds room for home office, workout or den. The third floor bonus room with wet-bar, outdoor patio, pergola for outdoor living at it's best. 10 yr. tax abatement.
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

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Outdoor
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A/C
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HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 861 E 2nd St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2021
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation Type: Concrete
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1481 sqft

Price History for 861 E 2nd St

DatePriceEventSource
12/29/2021$592,000Sold
DMMLS #628065
11/23/2021$592,400PendingDMMLS #628065
10/26/2021$592,400PriceChange
DMMLS #628065
08/23/2021$597,400PriceChange
DMMLS #628065
07/08/2021$602,400PriceChange
DMMLS #628065
06/25/2021$607,400PriceChange
DMMLS #628065
05/07/2021$609,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #628065
05/01/2021ListingRemovedDMMLS #620115
03/21/2021$609,900Listed For SaleDMMLS #620115

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3
MoM
Available listings
1004
12
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,634
Assessment$679,300
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,950/mo

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Comparable Sales for 861 E 2nd St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.47
Single-Family Home
$400,000
11/03/25
3
3.5
2,058
0.72
Single-Family Home
$165,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,861
0.69
Single-Family Home
$222,000
01/20/26
3
2
1,177
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about East Village

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say car is needed

  • 41 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say it's quiet

  • 33 % Say there are community events

  • 29 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say kids play outside

  • 25 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 14 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

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  • Haley O.
    "lovely area to live in, nice space for walks outside. lots of shops and restaurants around. everyone's friendly "
  • Elianaisebastian3
    "Pretty quiet area when it needs to be quiet and pretty up beat when there are events. Super safe neighborhood to say the least!"
  • Sarah
    "Easy access to freeway and walking distance to downtown. pretty much in the center of everything. The problem is the parking."
  • Sean M.
    "In Des Moines for a business trip very impressed with the city its cleanliness the level of activities the people. A bit warm on all but seems like a wonderful place to live."

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861 E 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50309 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,432 sqft single-family home built in 2021. 861 E 2nd St is located in East Village, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 861 E 2nd St was last sold on Dec 29, 2021 for $592,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 861 E 2nd St is $601,900.