Mid-Century Modern Ranch with Character, Space & a Fantastic Corner Lot
Step into a truly distinctive Adel home where mid-century modern style, original character, and spacious living come together. Built in 1946, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch offers approximately 2,295 square feet of living space and sits on a large, beautifully established corner lot with mature trees and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors.
One of the home's standout features is the incredibly cool pine-clad den/office, offering a warm, inviting atmosphere and a gas fireplace—the perfect setting for a home office, reading room, entertaining space, or cozy retreat.
The home's architecture and natural surroundings create a wonderful sense of privacy and personality that's difficult to replicate in newer construction. Outside, you'll find multiple outdoor living areas, including a spacious deck/patio area surrounded by mature landscaping, along with a 2-car garage.
Located in the highly regarded ADM Community School District, this property combines distinctive mid-century character with a location that provides convenient access to all that Adel and the Des Moines metro have to offer.
A home with this much character, space, and outdoor appeal is a rare find in Adel. If you're looking for something beyond the ordinary, this one deserves a closer look.
For sale
$359,900
1204 Locust St, Adel, IA 50003
3beds
2,295sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.4 Acres Lot
$347,700 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceWarm inviting atmosphereMature treesMature landscaping
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Listed by:
Marc Havnen 515-453-6700,
Iowa Realty Waukee
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749701
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,295
- Total interior livable area: 2,295 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: 116 x 149
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 1129304015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Metal Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Adel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $334,110
- Annual tax amount: $5,426
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$347,700
$330,000 - $365,000
$2,099/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $359,900$157/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,304 -0.5% | $334,110 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $5,328 -0.5% | $317,470 |
| 2023 | $5,356 +4.3% | $317,470 +14.5% |
| 2022 | $5,136 -0.5% | $277,340 +3.3% |
| 2021 | $5,162 +2.2% | $268,480 +7.1% |
| 2020 | $5,052 -0.4% | $250,670 |
| 2019 | $5,074 +1.8% | $250,670 +4.1% |
| 2018 | $4,984 | $240,790 |
| 2017 | $4,984 | $240,790 +12.5% |
| 2016 | -- | $214,090 |
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Neighborhood: 50003
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Adel-Desoto-Minburn
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





