1112 Lewis Ave — Charming Des Moines Ranch offering thoughtfully updated living space with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath and a full basement for storage or future finish. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level and the kitchen includes stainless steel appliances — all appliances stay, including the washer and dryer with counter and sink. Sited on a generous 0.41-acre lot, the property features a fully fenced backyard, mature shade trees and ample room for gardening, play or projects. Newer heated 2-car garage includes a built-in workspace, plus additional parking for an RV, boat or trailer. Move-in ready — ideal for first-time buyers or pet owners. Convenient to the Des Moines Airport, shopping, entertainment, restaurants and Sayers Park with its new splash pad.
For sale
Price cut: $9.1K (8/26)
$204,900
1112 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.42 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully fenced backyardMature shade treesThoughtfully updated living space
- 27 days |
- 430 |
- 33 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steve Gilbert (515)612-4513,
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746468
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 107 x 169
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12000063000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
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: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,652
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 28 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $204,900-4.3%$237/sqft |
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| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $214,000-2.3%$248/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,000+80.2%$253/sqft |
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| 12/29/2017 | Sold | $121,500-2.7%$141/sqft |
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| 11/6/2017 | Pending sale | $124,900$145/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #546737 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2017 | Price change | $124,900-3.8%$145/sqft |
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| 9/21/2017 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$150/sqft |
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| 9/6/2017 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$156/sqft |
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| 8/25/2017 | Listed for sale | $139,900+90.3%$162/sqft |
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| 6/21/1999 | Sold | $73,500$85/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,134 +2.2% | $187,500 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $3,066 +6.8% | $166,300 |
| 2023 | $2,872 +0.8% | $166,300 +27.2% |
| 2022 | $2,848 -3.3% | $130,700 |
| 2021 | $2,944 -3.6% | $130,700 +3.2% |
| 2020 | $3,054 +9.3% | $126,600 |
| 2019 | $2,794 +11% | $126,600 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,516 | $112,500 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $2,516 +7.8% | $106,600 +6% |
| 2016 | $2,334 | $100,600 |
| 2015 | $2,334 +6% | $100,600 +2.3% |
| 2014 | $2,202 | $98,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,300 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,600 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $103,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $103,200 +0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,500 +6.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,100 +3.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $93,200 +20.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,280 +16.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,350 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,350 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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.
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