Welcome to 1018 Creston Avenue! Situated on approximately one-third of an acre in the heart of Des Moines, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers fresh updates and plenty of outdoor potential. Newly installed carpeting and luxury vinyl plank flooring run throughout the home, while the kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen, a convenient rear-entry mudroom includes the washer and dryer.
Step outside onto the deck overlooking the spacious backyard, with room for gardening, outdoor entertaining, or a future fence to create an enclosed space for pets. The partially finished basement provides additional living space and includes the third bedroom with an egress window. A 2-car detached garage adds parking and storage. With a recently replaced air conditioner, a roof installed in 2019, and fresh flooring throughout, this home is ready for your personal touch!
For sale
$226,000
1018 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.33 Acres Lot
$220,600 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Granite countertopsNewly installed carpetingLuxury vinyl plank flooringFresh flooring throughoutConvenient rear-entry mudroomSpacious backyardStainless steel appliances
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Jeff Horner (515)633-7960,
Gillum Group Real Estate LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 750566
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Egress Windows,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 956
- Total interior livable area: 956 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 244
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 87 x 163
Details
- Parcel number: 01000212006000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,900
- Annual tax amount: $4,050
- Date on market: 10/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$220,600
$210,000 - $232,000
$1,349/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $226,000+13%$236/sqft |
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| 9/23/2022 | Sold | $200,000$209/sqft |
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| 8/22/2022 | Pending sale | $200,000$209/sqft |
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| 8/19/2022 | Listed for sale | $200,000+100%$209/sqft |
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| 8/31/2015 | Sold | $100,000$105/sqft |
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| 6/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $100,000+222.6%$105/sqft |
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| 2/2/2015 | Sold | $31,000$32/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,532 +2.1% | $214,900 +15.4% |
| 2024 | $3,458 -0.5% | $186,200 |
| 2023 | $3,474 +7.3% | $186,200 +26.3% |
| 2022 | $3,238 +7.2% | $147,400 |
| 2021 | $3,020 -3.6% | $147,400 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $3,132 -0.4% | $129,600 |
| 2019 | $3,144 +1% | $129,600 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $3,112 | $117,000 |
| 2017 | $3,112 +8% | $117,000 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $2,882 | $109,400 |
| 2015 | $2,882 +17.8% | $109,400 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $2,446 | $104,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $104,400 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $104,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,500 -8.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,700 +12.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,400 +11.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,000 +6.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,160 +41.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $60,060 |
| 2001 | -- | $60,060 |
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Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





