This well built 3-bed, 2.5 bath Prairie City home offers timeless craftsmanship and modern updates, just 30 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Built in 1962 by the respected Frank Brothers, it features a rare poured-concrete foundation—extra thick and exceptionally strong. Enjoy 2,147 square feet of finished living space plus 1,075 square feet of unfinished area, perfect for storage or future expansion. This home includes an updated kitchen, large breezeway, two-stall garage, and two egress windows. Recent upgrades include a new roof (2024), new patios and sidewalk, new flooring on the main floor, and a fully fenced-in backyard ideal for pets or outdoor entertaining. •3 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms •2,147 sq. ft. finished + 1,075 sq. ft. unfinished • built by Frank Brothers (1962) •exceptional poured-concrete foundation •updated kitchen •large breezeway •2-stall garage •new roof (2024) •new patios and sidewalk •fenced-in backyard •abundant storage throughout •30 minutes from downtown Des Moines Don’t miss your chance to own this beautiful, solid, move-in ready home.
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Prairie City Elementary School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
PCM Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Pcm High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Market insights
300 S Norris St · $405,000
DAYS ON MARKET
129 days
The average home goes pending in 55 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.1%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$405,000
Median sale price in this area is $182,622. (55% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
35% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Exterior
Property Features
Year Built: 1962
Living Area: 1611
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 2,111
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 2,111
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,803 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: 1962
County: Jasper County
APN: 1602211001
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Sale and tax history for 300 S Norris St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
FSBO.com #cmr43xzsp00t0s601qh2a9394
Sep 21, 2026
Price Changed
$405,000
$251/sq ft
Jul 3, 2026
Listed
$410,000
$255/sq ft
DMMLS #503150
Apr 28, 2014
Sold
$145,000
$90/sq ft
Oct 17, 2013
Listed
$155,000
$96/sq ft
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #5374103
Apr 28, 2014
Sold
$145,000
$90/sq ft
Oct 17, 2013
Listed
$155,000
$96/sq ft
Large all brick ranch offering 1611 sq. ft. on main level. Three bedrooms, formal dining, corner lot, fenced in yard, abundance of kitchen cabinets, great storage. Large double attached garage with breezeway. Laundry could be moved back to the west bedroom (where it used to be.) Stove/fridge reserved.Sump pump 2011. Midwest Basement Waterproofing guarantee - installed 2011.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,874 (+2.9%)
$35,420 + $244,630
$280,050
2025
$3,766 (+0.1%)
$35,420 + $244,630
$280,050
2024
$3,762 (+5.0%)
$35,420 + $244,630
$280,050
2023
$3,584 (+9.0%)
$35,420 + $216,060
$251,480
2022
$3,288 (+2.4%)
$35,420 + $216,060
$251,480
2021
$3,210 (+1.5%)
$35,420 + $167,850
$203,270
2020
$3,164 (+13.7%)
$19,820 + $148,540
$168,360
2019
$2,782 (−0.6%)
$19,820 + $148,540
$168,360
2018
$2,798 (−2.8%)
$18,020 + $125,990
$144,010
2017
$2,878 (−1.0%)
$18,020 + $125,990
$144,010
2015
$2,906 (+5.8%)
$18,020 + $125,990
$144,010
2014
$2,746
$18,020 + $139,970
$157,990
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
115 ft.
Lot depth
94 ft.
Lot size
10,803 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1962
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,111
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,111
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Jasper County
APN
1602211001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
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 105° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Prairie City, IA • 50228
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Prairie City. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
6.4 hrs
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