2648 Chicago Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 1,004 sqft Built 1955 Lot 9,757 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$165,000
Aug 12, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Sold | $165,000 | MLS #655429 |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Listed | $179,900 | MLS #655429 |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Sold | $78,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 7, 2019 | Sold | $60,500 | Public Record |
| Mar 8, 2017 | Sold | $66,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $140,000 | $32,200 | $172,200 | $3,078 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | $28,300 | $153,300 | $2,772 |
| 2022 | $94,100 | $23,500 | $117,600 | $2,750 |
| 2021 | $94,100 | $23,500 | $117,600 | $2,830 |
| 2020 | $91,900 | $21,500 | $113,400 | $2,940 |
| 2019 | $91,900 | $21,500 | $113,400 | $2,498 |
| 2018 | $82,500 | $19,000 | $101,500 | $2,468 |
| 2017 | $82,500 | $19,000 | $101,500 | $2,418 |
| 2016 | $80,000 | $17,900 | $97,900 | $2,350 |
| 2015 | $80,000 | $17,900 | $97,900 | $2,254 |
| 2014 | $76,600 | $16,900 | $93,500 | $2,096 |
| 2013 | $76,600 | $16,900 | $93,500 | $2,038 |
| 2012 | $76,900 | $16,900 | $93,800 | $2,050 |
| 2011 | $76,900 | $16,900 | $93,800 | $1,946 |
| 2010 | $80,400 | $17,800 | $98,200 | $1,864 |
| 2009 | $80,400 | $17,800 | $98,200 | $1,818 |
| 2008 | $80,400 | $17,800 | $98,200 | $1,818 |
| 2007 | $80,400 | $17,800 | $98,200 | $1,450 |
Property facts
Year built
1955
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,004 sqft
Lot size
9,757 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Chicago Ave
Coordinates
41.60480, -93.56579
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,506
Gross rental yield
10.95%
Implied cap rate
7.12%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2648 Chicago Ave last sell?
2648 Chicago Ave most recently sold on Aug 12, 2022 for $165,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2648 Chicago Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 2648 Chicago Ave (year 2025) is $172,200 with $3,078 in property tax.
How does 2648 Chicago Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.4% above the last sale price of $165,000.
When was 2648 Chicago Ave built?
2648 Chicago Ave was built in 1955.
How does 2648 Chicago Ave compare to others on Chicago Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Chicago Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Chicago Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 2648 Chicago Ave?
2648 Chicago Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,004 sqft, 9,757 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2648 Chicago Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 2648 Chicago Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 2648 Chicago Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2648 Chicago Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.6%
Implied 1-yr
-6.5%
2026 Q3
$201.6K
2026 Q4
$197.9K
ZIP 50317 — Median Price History + Forecast
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