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    • $164,900

    1189 Mason Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    2beds
    660sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.29 Acres Lot
    $161,300 Zestimate®
    $250/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New bathroomHardwood floors throughoutHuge backyard
    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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Katie Espenhover Katie@agencyiowa.com,

    Agency Iowa

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744748MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & 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: $250/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $147,000
      • Annual tax amount: $2,770
      • Date on market: 7/8/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $161,300

        $153,000 - $169,000

        $1,215/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/8/2026Listed for sale$164,900+64.9%$250/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #744748 Report a problem
        12/8/2024Listing removed$1,250-3.8%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/24/2024Price change$1,300-3.7%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/12/2024Listed for rent$1,350+12.5%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        12/18/2023Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        12/5/2023Listed for rent$1,200+33.3%$2/sqft
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        11/1/2023Sold$100,000+5.3%$152/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #684708 Report a problem
        6/24/2019Sold$95,000-5%$144/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #580309 Report a problem
        4/18/2019Listed for sale$100,000+99.9%$152/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #580309 Report a problem
        8/1/2018Listing removed$900$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        7/24/2018Listed for rent$900$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/14/2018Listing removed$900$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        2/8/2018Listed for rent$900$1/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        12/18/2017Sold$50,020+96.2%$76/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #551541 Report a problem
        12/5/2017Pending sale$25,500$39/sqft
        Source: Country Estates Realty #551541 Report a problem
        11/28/2017Listed for sale$25,500-80%$39/sqft
        Source: Country Estates Realty #551541 Report a problem
        10/20/2017Sold$127,500+59.6%$193/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/12/2012Listing removed$79,900$121/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385867 Report a problem
        8/3/2011Price change$79,900-6%$121/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385867 Report a problem
        6/11/2011Listed for sale$85,000$129/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385867 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50315

        Getting around

        33 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        32 / 100
        Some Transit
        20 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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