For sale

$226,000

1018 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

956sqft

$1,762/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

0.33 Acres Lot

$220,500 Zestimate^®

$236/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Granite countertopsNewly installed carpetingLuxury vinyl plank flooringFresh flooring throughoutConvenient rear-entry mudroomSpacious backyardStainless steel appliances

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!

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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

$220,500

$209,000 - $232,000

$1,349/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Listed for sale	$226,000+13%$236/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750566 Report a problem
9/23/2022	Sold	$200,000$209/sqft
Source: DMMLS #658177 Report a problem
8/22/2022	Pending sale	$200,000$209/sqft
Source: DMMLS #658177 Report a problem
8/19/2022	Listed for sale	$200,000+100%$209/sqft
Source: DMMLS #658177 Report a problem
8/31/2015	Sold	$100,000$105/sqft
Source: DMMLS #455673 Report a problem
6/3/2015	Listed for sale	$100,000+222.6%$105/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #455673 Report a problem
2/2/2015	Sold	$31,000$32/sqft
Source: DMMLS #445352 Report a problem

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