Welcome home to this charming, all-brick 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering 1,066 square feet of living space on the main floor including the sunroom with character, and thoughtful updates! Step inside to discover a warm and inviting atmosphere with fresh paint throughout, an updated kitchen and bathrooms, and a beautiful oversized bay window in the living room that fills the space with natural light. All appliances are included, making this home move-in ready! One of the standout features is the spacious 14’ x 16’ sunroom conveniently attached to the primary bedroom, offering the perfect retreat for morning coffee, a cozy sitting area, or simply relaxing while enjoying views of the backyard. Outside, you’ll find even more to love! The generously sized, fenced backyard offers plenty of room for entertaining, gardening, pets, or enjoying the outdoors. A large driveway provides ample parking, while the oversized 24’ x 26’ garage offers exceptional space for vehicles, hobbies, or additional storage. Two storage sheds provide even more room for tools and lawn equipment. The timeless all-brick exterior and newer roof add to the home’s appeal. With its thoughtful updates, inviting living spaces, and impressive outdoor amenities, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to settle in and make it your own. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
10,001 sq ftLot Size
$285Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pennie Carroll• Pennie Carroll & Associates
Listed by Loren Carroll• Pennie Carroll & Associates
Grandview Park, located between East University Avenue and East 14th Street, is a residential and park-centered Des Moines neighborhood with a hilltop green space and skyline-facing overlooks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along the Grandview Park ridge near E 13th Street, where ballfields, picnic lawns, and winding paths set a relaxed, outdoors-first rhythm. Early-20th-century houses and tidy bungalows line the surrounding blocks, giving the streetscape a steady, lived-in feel. Grand View University adds collegiate energy and brick-and-ivy architecture at the neighborhood’s edge. The Grandview Golf Course clubhouse and fairways bring a classic Des Moines pastime into view. A short drive west, the Iowa State Capitol grounds and State Historical Museum anchor the area’s civic backdrop.
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Market insights
2725 John Patterson Rd · $240,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.2%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$240,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,350. (31% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
30% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, stove
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Chain-link fencing
Home design
One story
Parking
Detached two-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Block foundation
Asphalt shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Adorable two bedroom, two bathroom brick home with storage space throughout. The main level features a living room with a bay window, a kitchen, two nice sized bedrooms, and bathroom. The lower level contains a crafting room, family room, office, and laundry room with tons of storage space. A lovely four season porch with wall to wall windows has it's own AC and heating unit so it can be utilized year round. Through the two sets of sliding glass doors leading out to the deck overlooking the fenced in yard. Property has a two car detached garage with its own breaker box. Additional storage on property with two external storage sheds.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,308 (+5.7%)
$33,700 + $187,400
$221,100
2025
$4,076 (+2.1%)
$33,700 + $187,400
$221,100
2024
$3,994 (+24.2%)
$30,500 + $172,500
$203,000
2023
$3,216 (+0.9%)
$30,500 + $172,500
$203,000
2022
$3,188 (+2.2%)
$25,000 + $120,300
$145,300
2021
$3,120 (−3.6%)
$25,000 + $120,300
$145,300
2020
$3,236 (+1.8%)
$25,000 + $120,300
$145,300
2019
$3,178 (+1.1%)
$22,800 + $110,800
$133,600
2018
$3,142 (+4.8%)
$22,800 + $110,800
$133,600
2017
$2,998 (+5.5%)
$21,200 + $105,600
$126,800
2016
$2,842 (+7.2%)
$19,700 + $99,700
$119,400
2013
$2,650
$18,700 + $97,000
$115,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
62 ft.
Lot depth
160 ft.
Lot size
10,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
842
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
842
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
06000822000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3B
Neighborhood District
N3b is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly during the 1950s through 1970s typically in the ranch, split-level, or cottage style pursuant to House B building type in section 135-2.14 of this code and House C in section 135- 2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50317
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2725 John Patterson Rd
$239,952
$48 under list price of $240K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $145K to $244K.