222 Franklin Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
3 bd 1 ba 1,165 sqft Built 1906 Lot 7,492 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$158,000
Jun 14, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | Sold | $158,000 | MLS #649714 |
| Apr 15, 2022 | Listed | $149,900 | MLS #649714 |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Sold | $80,000 | MLS #631339 |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Listed | $87,000 | MLS #590389 |
| Aug 17, 2011 | Listing removed | $83,000 | DesMoines |
| Apr 14, 2011 | Price changed | $83,000 | MLS #379538 |
| Feb 17, 2011 | Listed | $85,000 | MLS #379538 |
| Nov 11, 2009 | Listing removed | $87,500 | DesMoines |
| Nov 8, 2009 | Price changed | $87,500 | MLS #351381 |
| Aug 3, 2009 | Listing removed | $90,000 | DesMoines |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Listed | $88,000 | MLS #351381 |
| May 9, 2009 | Listed | $90,000 | MLS #346755 |
| Aug 3, 2004 | Sold | $68,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,200 | $16,600 | $164,800 | $2,898 |
| 2023 | $130,100 | $14,300 | $144,400 | $2,222 |
| 2022 | $82,400 | $11,900 | $94,300 | $2,206 |
| 2021 | $82,400 | $11,900 | $94,300 | $2,571 |
| 2020 | $73,100 | $10,400 | $83,500 | $2,753 |
| 2019 | $73,100 | $10,400 | $83,500 | $2,064 |
| 2018 | $67,400 | $9,400 | $76,800 | $2,044 |
| 2017 | $67,400 | $9,400 | $76,800 | $2,378 |
| 2016 | $64,700 | $8,800 | $73,500 | $1,936 |
| 2015 | $64,700 | $8,800 | $73,500 | $1,906 |
| 2014 | $63,200 | $8,500 | $71,700 | $1,810 |
| 2013 | $63,200 | $8,500 | $71,700 | $1,726 |
| 2012 | $64,600 | $8,500 | $73,100 | $1,572 |
| 2011 | $64,600 | $8,500 | $73,100 | $1,496 |
| 2010 | $62,200 | $8,200 | $70,400 | $1,494 |
| 2009 | $62,200 | $8,200 | $70,400 | $1,460 |
| 2008 | $64,100 | $8,400 | $72,500 | $1,460 |
| 2007 | $64,100 | $8,400 | $72,500 | $1,284 |
Property facts
Year built
1906
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
1,165 sqft
Lot size
7,492 sqft
ZIP code
50314
City
Des Moines
Street
Franklin Ave
Coordinates
41.61102, -93.62088
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,748
Gross rental yield
13.28%
Implied cap rate
8.63%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 222 Franklin Ave last sell?
222 Franklin Ave most recently sold on Jun 14, 2022 for $158,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 222 Franklin Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 222 Franklin Ave (year 2025) is $164,800 with $2,898 in property tax.
How does 222 Franklin Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.3% above the last sale price of $158,000.
When was 222 Franklin Ave built?
222 Franklin Ave was built in 1906.
How does 222 Franklin Ave compare to others on Franklin Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Franklin Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Franklin Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 222 Franklin Ave?
222 Franklin Ave is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 1,165 sqft, 7,492 sqft lot single_family.
Is 222 Franklin Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 222 Franklin Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 222 Franklin Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 222 Franklin 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
+6.4%
Implied 1-yr
+25.6%
2026 Q3
$358.1K
2026 Q4
$358.1K
ZIP 50314 — Median Price History + Forecast
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