1708 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
2 bd 1 ba 720 sqft Built 1952 Lot 5,489 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$80,000
Jun 24, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2022 | Sold | $164,500 | DesMoines |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Listed | $160,000 | MLS #659013 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Sold | $80,000 | MLS #653787 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Listed | $80,000 | MLS #653787 |
| Nov 15, 2011 | Sold | $85,000 | Public Record |
| Apr 30, 2008 | Sold | $86,900 | Public Record |
| May 1, 2007 | Sold | $52,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,400 | $19,100 | $148,500 | $2,626 |
| 2023 | $114,200 | $16,600 | $130,800 | $2,220 |
| 2022 | $81,100 | $13,100 | $94,200 | $2,204 |
| 2021 | $81,100 | $13,100 | $94,200 | $2,092 |
| 2020 | $72,200 | $11,600 | $83,800 | $2,172 |
| 2019 | $72,200 | $11,600 | $83,800 | $1,898 |
| 2018 | $61,000 | $9,600 | $70,600 | $1,288 |
| 2017 | $38,800 | $9,600 | $48,400 | $1,298 |
| 2016 | $38,800 | $9,200 | $48,000 | $1,264 |
| 2015 | $38,800 | $9,200 | $48,000 | $1,276 |
| 2014 | $60,800 | $9,200 | $70,000 | $1,380 |
| 2013 | $38,800 | $9,200 | $48,000 | $1,316 |
| 2012 | $45,400 | $10,300 | $55,700 | $1,210 |
| 2011 | $68,400 | $10,300 | $78,700 | $1,152 |
| 2010 | $67,000 | $10,200 | $77,200 | $1,118 |
| 2009 | $67,000 | $10,200 | $77,200 | $1,444 |
| 2008 | $67,000 | $10,200 | $77,200 | $1,444 |
| 2007 | $61,500 | $10,200 | $71,700 | $1,268 |
Property facts
Year built
1952
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
720 sqft
Lot size
5,489 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Lay St
Coordinates
41.60899, -93.57272
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$480
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1708 Lay St last sell?
1708 Lay St most recently sold on Jun 24, 2022 for $80,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1708 Lay St?
The most recent total assessment for 1708 Lay St (year 2025) is $148,500 with $2,626 in property tax.
How does 1708 Lay St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 85.6% above the last sale price of $80,000.
When was 1708 Lay St built?
1708 Lay St was built in 1952.
How does 1708 Lay St compare to others on Lay St?
We track 8 other properties on Lay St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Lay St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1708 Lay St?
1708 Lay St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 720 sqft, 5,489 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1708 Lay St a flip candidate?
Yes — 1708 Lay St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 1708 Lay St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1708 Lay St 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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