Fire-Damaged Garage – Originally built in 1924, this spacious property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,350 sq. ft. of finished living space across an open ranch. Sitting on an impressive 21,280 sq. ft. lot, this home is being sold strictly as-is only, and presents a rare opportunity for investors or buyers seeking a high-potential project in a desirable area. Please call/text 515.217.7850 for showings.
Sold for $4,290
$4,290
1016 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,350sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1924
0.49 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$3/sqft
$1,784 Estimated rent
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Wall
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,350 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12000335000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- steel
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $3/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $240,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,820
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Pending sale | $160,000$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000+3629.6%$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2024 | Sold | $4,290-96.3%$3/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2007 | Sold | $115,500$86/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,820 -1.3% | $240,300 +12.2% |
| 2024 | $3,870 -2% | $214,200 |
| 2023 | $3,948 +0.8% | $214,200 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $3,916 +3.8% | $176,400 |
| 2021 | $3,774 -3.6% | $176,400 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $3,914 +7.4% | $159,800 |
| 2019 | $3,646 -5% | $159,800 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $3,836 | $144,200 |
| 2017 | $3,836 +9.2% | $144,200 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $3,512 | $133,300 |
| 2015 | $3,512 +11.4% | $133,300 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $3,154 | $123,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,200 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $124,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $124,600 -8% |
| 2010 | -- | $135,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $135,400 +42.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,800 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $89,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,600 +8.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,650 +9.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $75,470 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous Heights
- 1016 Leland Ave