Welcome to 1189 Mason Ave. This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom (plus an additional shower in basement) home is ready for a new owner! The entire home was painted in 2024. New bathroom, new counter tops and sink! Hardwood floors throughout- 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Roof replaced in 2022. HUGE backyard.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/24)
$139,900
1189 Mason Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.29 Acres Lot
$137,600 Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New bathroomHardwood floors throughoutHuge backyard
- 57 days
- 424
- 26
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Katie Espenhover Katie@agencyiowa.com,
Agency Iowa
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744748
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 430
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Dimensions: 66 x 187
Details
- Parcel number: 12005027000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,770
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 57 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$137,600
$131,000 - $144,000
$1,119/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$212/sqft |
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| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $149,900-6.3%$227/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $159,900-3%$242/sqft |
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| 7/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $164,900+64.9%$250/sqft |
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| 12/8/2024 | Listing removed | $1,250-3.8%$2/sqft |
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| 11/24/2024 | Price change | $1,300-3.7%$2/sqft |
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| 11/12/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,350+12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 12/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200+33.3%$2/sqft |
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| 11/1/2023 | Sold | $100,000+5.3%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #684708 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2019 | Sold | $95,000-5%$144/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #580309 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $100,000+99.9%$152/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #580309 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2018 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2018 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2018 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2018 | Listed for rent | $900$1/sqft |
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| 12/18/2017 | Sold | $50,020+96.2%$76/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #551541 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2017 | Pending sale | $25,500$39/sqft |
Source: Country Estates Realty #551541 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $25,500-80%$39/sqft |
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| 10/20/2017 | Sold | $127,500+59.6%$193/sqft |
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| 3/12/2012 | Listing removed | $79,900$121/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385867 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2011 | Price change | $79,900-6%$121/sqft |
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| 6/11/2011 | Listed for sale | $85,000$129/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,594 +2% | $147,000 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $2,542 +0.2% | $129,200 |
| 2023 | $2,536 +0.8% | $129,200 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $2,516 +6.6% | $107,600 |
| 2021 | $2,360 -3.8% | $107,600 +13.7% |
| 2020 | $2,452 +9.8% | $94,600 |
| 2019 | $2,234 +12.9% | $94,600 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $1,978 | $83,100 |
| 2017 | $1,978 +41.7% | $83,100 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1,396 | $79,500 |
| 2015 | $1,396 +7.4% | $79,500 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $1,300 | $78,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $78,100 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $78,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $78,300 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,000 +6.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,100 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,700 +5.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $66,150 -0.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,250 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,250 |
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Neighborhood: 50315
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.
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