Less than two blocks from the fairgrounds, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is freshly updated with new carpet, LVP flooring, and paint throughout. The enclosed front porch makes a great spot for morning coffee or a handy drop zone, and main-floor laundry keeps everyday chores simple. The unfinished basement offers plenty of storage. Located in a Neighborhood Finance Neighborhood where the buyer can take advantage of forgivable money to make home improvements. Move-in ready and priced to own.
Fairground, located between East University Avenue and East 30th Street, is a residential and event-centric Des Moines neighborhood with the Iowa State Fairgrounds and a grid of early-20th-century homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Fairgrounds’ main gates near E University Ave and E 30th St, where ticket booths, grandstands, and seasonal food stands set the tempo. The Iowa State Fairgrounds, the Varied Industries Building, and the Iowa State Fair Grandstand act as cultural pillars with year-round shows and exhibitions. Side streets mix modest bungalows and duplexes with mature trees and wide sidewalks. During major events, the area shifts into a walkable festival landscape of pop-up parking lots and porch-side people-watching.
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Offer insights
2811 Lyon St · $150,000
$153K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $153K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
2 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Dining area
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced-air natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Chain-link fence
Concrete road surface
Construction
Asphalt shingle roof
Vinyl siding
Brick and mortar foundation
Security
Smoke detectors
Utilities
Public sewer
Public water
Electricity and solar
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WOW! You will want to check out this 3 bedroom remodeled home! The dining and over sized living room has brand new flooring throughout and bedrooms with new carpet. You will enjoy the granite countertops in the kitchen with new stainless steel appliances. Right off the kitchen in the mud room you will find first floor laundry. Schedule your showing soon and don't miss out on this over 800 sq ft, 3 bedroom home with a 1 car garage!
DMMLS #612326
Sep 14, 2020
Sold
$55,500
$66/sq ft
Aug 19, 2020
Pending
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Aug 18, 2020
Listed
$55,500
$66/sq ft
24 hour sale
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,444 (+21.4%)
$26,500 + $98,900
$125,400
2025
$2,014 (+2.0%)
$26,500 + $98,900
$125,400
2024
$1,974 (+17.5%)
$22,500 + $77,800
$100,300
2023
$1,680 (+0.7%)
$22,500 + $77,800
$100,300
2022
$1,668 (+38.8%)
$18,500 + $52,800
$71,300
2018
$1,202
$13,900 + $46,200
$60,100
2017
$1,202 (+1.2%)
$13,900 + $46,200
$60,100
2016
$1,188 (−7.2%)
$13,000 + $43,200
$56,200
2013
$1,280
$13,000 + $43,700
$56,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
50 ft.
Lot depth
132 ft.
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1980
Finished Sq. Ft.
836
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
836
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
05001529000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 5, 2026.
N3C
Neighborhood District
N3c is intended to preserve the scale and character of residential neighborhoods developed predominantly in the cottage or worker cottage style pursuant to House C building type in section 135-2.15 of this code.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Feb 8, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - bld
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
Jan 7, 2021 • Final
Tidemark import - ele
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
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
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in Des Moines. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2811 Lyon St
$149,969
$31 under list price of $150K
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