Move-in ready and packed with expensive updates! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath ranch offers incredible value with a newer roof, newer furnace, and newly replaced sewer line, giving buyers peace of mind for years to come. The unfinished basement is ready for your personal touch, offering excellent potential to add additional living space, a family room, home office, or workout area. Situated on a generous lot with both a 2-car detached garage plus an additional single-car garage, there's plenty of room for vehicles, hobbies, storage, or a workshop. Located in an NFC lending area, qualified buyer's may receive up to $15,000 in forgivable Neighborhood Finance Corporation assistance PLUS an NFC closing cost credit, making home ownership even more affordable. Conveniently located with easy access to downtown, shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and major highways. Don't miss this incredible opportunity.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/12)
$134,900
1201 E Kirkwood Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
840sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$997/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.36 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Move-in readyNewer furnaceNewer roofAdditional single-car garageGenerous lot
- 12 days |
- 396 |
- 52 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ryan Rivera (515)554-5870,
Zealty Home Advisors,
Angela Ousley 515-988-6609,
Zealty Home Advisors
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746443
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
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 156
Details
- Parcel number: 01003309000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
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: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $141,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,663
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$161/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $139,900+64.6%$167/sqft |
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| 9/25/2018 | Listing removed | $85,000$101/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $85,000+2.4%$101/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2018 | Sold | $83,000-2.4%$99/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2018 | Pending sale | $85,000$101/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2018 | Price change | $85,000-5.6%$101/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $90,000$107/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2018 | Pending sale | $90,000$107/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2018 | Price change | $90,000-5.3%$107/sqft |
Source: VIA Group, REALTORS #555653 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2018 | Listed for sale | $95,000+36.7%$113/sqft |
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| 5/30/2006 | Sold | $69,500$83/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,384 +2% | $141,300 +18.9% |
| 2024 | $2,338 +1.5% | $118,800 |
| 2023 | $2,304 +0.7% | $118,800 +21.5% |
| 2022 | $2,288 +7% | $97,800 |
| 2021 | $2,138 -3.8% | $97,800 +14.1% |
| 2020 | $2,222 +17.7% | $85,700 |
| 2019 | $1,888 +1.3% | $85,700 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $1,864 | $78,800 |
| 2017 | $1,864 +8% | $78,800 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $1,726 | $74,200 |
| 2015 | $1,726 +7.2% | $74,200 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $1,610 | $71,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,800 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,100 -5.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $76,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,300 -10% |
| 2008 | -- | $84,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $84,800 +7.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $78,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $78,900 +6.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,060 +7.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,830 |
| 2001 | -- | $68,830 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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