2217 Lay St
Des Moines, IA 50317
3 bd 1 ba 972 sqft Built 1952 Lot 6,752 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$160,000
Apr 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2022 | Sold | $160,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Price changed | $159,900 | MLS #643461 |
| Jan 11, 2022 | Price changed | $164,900 | MLS #643461 |
| Dec 28, 2021 | Listed | $169,900 | MLS #643461 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Sold | $85,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Sold | $85,500 | Public Record |
| Feb 22, 2017 | Listing removed | $85,500 | DesMoines |
| Dec 16, 2016 | Price changed | $85,500 | MLS #525866 |
| Oct 20, 2016 | Price changed | $89,900 | MLS #525866 |
| Oct 6, 2016 | Price changed | $94,900 | MLS #525866 |
| Sep 20, 2016 | Listed | $99,900 | MLS #525866 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | Sold | $78,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $157,300 | $23,500 | $180,800 | $3,188 |
| 2023 | $138,500 | $20,300 | $158,800 | $2,844 |
| 2022 | $104,600 | $16,100 | $120,700 | $2,386 |
| 2021 | $85,900 | $16,100 | $102,000 | $2,268 |
| 2020 | $76,600 | $14,300 | $90,900 | $2,356 |
| 2019 | $76,600 | $14,300 | $90,900 | $2,056 |
| 2018 | $64,700 | $11,800 | $76,500 | $2,224 |
| 2017 | $64,700 | $11,800 | $76,500 | $1,796 |
| 2016 | $63,600 | $11,300 | $74,900 | $1,744 |
| 2015 | $63,600 | $11,300 | $74,900 | $1,846 |
| 2014 | $66,600 | $11,600 | $78,200 | $1,960 |
| 2013 | $66,600 | $11,600 | $78,200 | $1,910 |
| 2012 | $75,200 | $13,100 | $88,300 | $1,780 |
| 2011 | $75,200 | $13,100 | $88,300 | $1,688 |
| 2010 | $73,300 | $12,800 | $86,100 | $1,616 |
| 2009 | $73,300 | $12,800 | $86,100 | $1,574 |
| 2008 | $73,300 | $12,800 | $86,100 | $1,574 |
| 2007 | $73,300 | $12,800 | $86,100 | $1,464 |
Property facts
Year built
1952
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
1
Living area
972 sqft
Lot size
6,752 sqft
ZIP code
50317
City
Des Moines
Street
Lay St
Coordinates
41.61451, -93.57215
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,458
Gross rental yield
10.94%
Implied cap rate
7.11%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 2217 Lay St last sell?
2217 Lay St most recently sold on Apr 15, 2022 for $160,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 2217 Lay St?
The most recent total assessment for 2217 Lay St (year 2025) is $180,800 with $3,188 in property tax.
How does 2217 Lay St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 13.0% above the last sale price of $160,000.
When was 2217 Lay St built?
2217 Lay St was built in 1952.
How does 2217 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 2217 Lay St?
2217 Lay St is a 3 bed, 1 bath, 972 sqft, 6,752 sqft lot single_family.
Is 2217 Lay St a flip candidate?
Yes — 2217 Lay St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 2217 Lay St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 2217 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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