Welcome home to this charming and well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch in a convenient southside location! This move-in ready home offers comfortable living space along with a finished lower level that could easily serve as a potential 3rd bedroom, home office, or additional family room. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard — perfect for pets, entertaining, gardening, or relaxing evenings outdoors. Pride of ownership shines throughout with excellent upkeep and care. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, transportation, and entertainment, with Blank Park Zoo just blocks away. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity, this home offers comfort, flexibility, and a fantastic location!
Sold for $166,500
$166,500
1159 Mason Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
672sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.28 Acres Lot
$159,200 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$1,147 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,200
$151,000 - $167,000
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Finished lower levelFully fenced backyardComfortable living space
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Listed by:
Christopher Foster (641)891-8178,
Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
Bought with:
Kelsey Weltzin
Keller Williams Ankeny Metro
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740375
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, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 336
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 187
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12004987000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $149,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,156
- Date on market: 5/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Sold | $166,500+4.1%$248/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740375 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Pending sale | $160,000$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740375 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000+90.5%$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740375 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2012 | Sold | $84,000-1.2%$125/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #398317 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2012 | Listed for sale | $85,000+9%$126/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX INNOVATIONS #398317 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2004 | Sold | $78,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,156 -3.8% | $149,200 +13.6% |
| 2024 | $2,240 -7.2% | $131,300 |
| 2023 | $2,414 +0.8% | $131,300 +18% |
| 2022 | $2,394 +7.5% | $111,300 |
| 2021 | $2,228 -3.5% | $111,300 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $2,310 +11.3% | $97,900 |
| 2019 | $2,076 +1.3% | $97,900 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $2,050 | $85,800 |
| 2017 | $2,050 +6.3% | $85,800 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $1,928 | $81,900 |
| 2015 | $1,928 +5.6% | $81,900 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $1,826 | $80,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $80,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $80,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,200 -1% |
| 2010 | -- | $81,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $81,000 -0.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,600 +5.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $77,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $77,400 +14.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,490 +5.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,780 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,780 |
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Neighborhood: 50315
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Morris Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 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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