Rare and beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a desirable Indianola neighborhood. Just a quick 5 minute walk to McVay trail, walking distance to Indianola High School and short drive to Indianola Middle School and Emerson Elementary. In addition to the bright and open floor plan, this home boasts a newly added primary bathroom, a main floor primary bedroom, a main floor laundry room, and gorgeous woodwork that is classic to the early 1900's. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms with newly added air conditioning duct work and venting. Nestled on an expansive .31 acre flat lot with a fully fenced in backyard, this home is perfect for entertaining. While out back, step inside the oversized 2 car garage, perfect for all your toys and tools. Next to the garage is an additional slab, ideal for boat or RV parking. Enjoy your summer evenings out back under the beautifully lit covered porch adorned with cabana curtains and a ceiling fan. This home has it all!
Sold for $232,000
$232,000
1004 E Salem Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
3beds
1,267sqft
Farm, Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.31 Acres Lot
$227,800 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$1,621 Estimated rent
Home value
$227,800
$200,000 - $257,000
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Cabana curtainsGorgeous woodworkNewly added primary bathroomFully fenced in backyardBeautifully lit covered porchMain floor laundry roomCeiling fan
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Listed by:
Amy Dempsey 323-204-1936,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Dakotah Reed
Iowa Realty Ankeny
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722888
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,267
- Total interior livable area: 1,267 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Play Structure, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Metal,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 48860000631, 48860000635
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Indianola
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,210
- Date on market: 7/23/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 7 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Sold | $232,000-1.1%$183/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #722888 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Pending sale | $234,500$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722888 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $234,500+28.8%$185/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722888 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2022 | Sold | $182,000+1.2%$144/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653160 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Pending sale | $179,900$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653160 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $179,900+99.9%$142/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #653160 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2014 | Sold | $90,000-10%$71/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #430622 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $100,000$79/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430622 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,252 +1.3% | $175,000 -2.3% |
| 2024 | $3,210 +25.8% | $179,100 |
| 2023 | $2,552 +1% | $179,100 +39.2% |
| 2022 | $2,526 -0.6% | $128,700 |
| 2021 | $2,540 -5.2% | $128,700 +5.1% |
| 2020 | $2,681 +9.9% | $122,400 |
| 2019 | $2,439 +8.8% | $122,400 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $2,241 +4.5% | $107,800 |
| 2017 | $2,144 +7.2% | $107,800 +6.7% |
| 2016 | $2,000 | $101,000 |
| 2015 | $2,000 | $101,000 -2% |
| 2014 | $2,000 +22.2% | $103,100 |
| 2010 | $1,636 +3.9% | -- |
| 2009 | $1,574 +1.9% | -- |
| 2008 | $1,544 +5.6% | -- |
| 2007 | $1,462 | -- |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50125
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Emerson Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Indianola Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Indianola High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indianola
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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