Des Moines home full of charm and warmth! Inside you'll find hardwood floors and a cozy, inviting layout. The oversized one-car garage is connected to the home by a breezeway, offering extra convenience and storage. The home features a spacious living room which has been recently painted, updated kitchen with newer cabinetry, granite countertops, tile floors and stainless appliances. This home has charm; glass door knobs, shiplap-styled walls, brick walls, trim decor and more! The bathroom has a newer shower surround and tiled walls. The lower level offers additional space and could be finished for more usable living space Outside, enjoy a large, fully fenced backyard with plenty of space for entertaining, pets, or gardening. A great opportunity to own a home with both style and functionality!
Sold for $169,500
$169,500
1208 Burnham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
0.34 Acres Lot
$169,200 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$1,391 Estimated rent
Home value
$169,200
$161,000 - $178,000
$1,391/mo
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Brick wallsTrim decorUpdated kitchenHardwood floorsGranite countertopsTile floorsTiled walls
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Listed by:
Real Estate Team, Jennings 515-291-8720,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER,
Jake Jennings 515-290-7973,
RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER
Bought with:
NON- MEMBER
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 69274
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 768
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12001085000000
- Zoning: res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Block, Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $169,500+3%$221/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #69274 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2026 | Pending sale | $164,500$214/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #733134 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2026 | Price change | $164,500-2.9%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733134 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,500$221/sqft |
Source: CIBR #69274 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,530 +2.4% | $162,900 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $2,470 +1.8% | $144,700 |
| 2023 | $2,426 +0.9% | $144,700 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $2,404 +9.6% | $115,200 |
| 2021 | $2,194 -3.4% | $115,200 +15.4% |
| 2020 | $2,272 +7.8% | $99,800 |
| 2019 | $2,108 +1.3% | $99,800 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $2,080 | $90,200 |
| 2017 | $2,080 +5.1% | $90,200 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $1,980 | $87,200 |
| 2015 | $1,980 -3.8% | $87,200 -5.9% |
| 2014 | $2,058 | $92,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $92,700 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $92,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $92,900 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,400 -8.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,700 +5.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,300 +14.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,430 +22.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,690 |
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Neighborhood: 50315
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Morris Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
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