# 801 Bancroft Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/1ba single family, $135,000 ($201/sqft), built 1947, 672 sqft. > A/C, 2-car garage. Est. $722/mo. Listed 15 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $135,000 | | Price/sqft | $201 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 672 | | Year Built | 1947 | | Lot Size | 8,799 sqft (0.20 acres) | | Stories | 1 | | Garage | 2-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 15 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $683 | | Estimated Insurance | $39 | | **Total** | **$722** | ## Key Amenities - A/C - 2-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1947 - 0.20 acre lot ## Description ### Agent Description Opportunity awaits at 801 Bancroft Street! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for the right buyer ready to bring their vision to life. Featuring a full basement, detached 2-car garage, and generously sized lot, this property has some great features to work with. Conveniently located near Gray's Lake, MacRae Park, and downtown Des Moines. The home is in need of cleaning, repairs, and updating, but offers an opportunity for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to build sweat equity. Bring your ideas and see the possibilities! All information obtained from seller and public record. ## Location - **Address:** 801 Bancroft Street, Des Moines, IA 50315 - **County:** Polk - **Coordinates:** 41.570299, -93.621875 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=41.570299,-93.621875 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Kelli Smith - **Brokerage:** RE/MAX Precision - **Broker Phone:** (515) 223-9492 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/801-Bancroft-St_Des-Moines_IA_50315_M72945-80036?f=listhub&s=DMAARIA&m=751494&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2519302036r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f3301618476r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f3655125139r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f3250686575r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f320544535r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2402372705r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2415446568r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2988623700r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f1309960690r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2366068594r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f1072585284r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2791795256r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f47606253r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2606411570r.jpg) ![801 Bancroft Street - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/af2c78b20ed7f88ee4fd9f97252dca98l-f2879379212r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 751494 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/801-bancroft-street-des-moines-ia-50315-5dee2c5b5eab4f9a862ea432e86088f4) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/801-bancroft-street-des-moines-ia-50315-5dee2c5b5eab4f9a862ea432e86088f4#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/801-bancroft-street-des-moines-ia-50315-5dee2c5b5eab4f9a862ea432e86088f4", "name": "801 Bancroft Street, Des Moines, IA 50315", "description": "Opportunity awaits at 801 Bancroft Street! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers plenty of potential for the right buyer ready to bring their vision to life. 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