# 2544 Vale Street, Des Moines, IA 50317

> **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $124,000 ($180/sqft), built 1955, 688 sqft.
> A/C. Est. $537/mo. Listed 77 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $124,000 |
| Price/sqft | $180 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 full |
| Square Feet | 688 |
| Year Built | 1955 |
| Lot Size | 6,229 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 77 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $537 |
| **Total** | **$537** |

## Key Amenities

- A/C

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1955
- 0.14 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
SELLER FINANCING OR CONTRACT SALE may be available, creating a rare opportunity for buyers seeking flexible terms, lower upfront capital requirements, or an easier path to ownership. Whether you're a first-time home buyer looking for an affordable entry point or an investor targeting a buy-and-hold rental with solid cash flow and appreciation potential, this property checks the boxes for location, simplicity, and financial performance. Well-located 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offering 688 square feet of efficient single-level living on a .143-acre lot, just south of the new MLK Jr. Parkway with an easy 9-minute commute to downtown Des Moines per Google Maps. This no-basement home (crawl space or slab) provides a simple, low-maintenance footprint ideal for both owner-occupants and investors. Currently tenant-occupied at $1,024 per month, the property delivers immediate rental income with strong rent-to-price fundamentals and long-term upside tied to continued development along the MLK Jr. Parkway corridor. The ranch layout supports broad tenant and buyer appeal, while the lot size offers outdoor space without excessive upkeep.

## Location

- **Address:** 2544 Vale Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
- **County:** Polk
- **Coordinates:** 41.57978, -93.568872
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.57978,-93.568872

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Peter Jaques
- **Brokerage:** Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
- **Phone:** (515) 777-0665
- **Email:** peter@wr515.com

## Primary Photo

![2544 Vale Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/d8b93c09049bc6b9264618c64036368dl-f4088123928r.jpg)

*18 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/2544-vale-street-des-moines-ia-50317-a733326)*

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**MLS#:** 733326 | **Updated:** 2026-04-25
**Source:** listhub

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