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Sold for $255,000
  • $255,000

    1214 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    1,683sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $254,900 Zestimate®
    $152/sqft
    $1,755 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $254,900

    $242,000 - $268,000

    $1,755/mo

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    What's special

    Primary suite upstairs
    Picture this: game nights that spill from kitchen to living room without missing a beat. A backyard big enough for a dog to run laps, kids to build a fort, or you to finally plant that salsa garden. A garage that’s not just parking—it’s your workshop, storage, project zone. This 1.5-story home on a third of an acre isn’t asking you to squeeze into someone else’s idea of perfect. It’s a flexible stage for whatever comes next. Three bedrooms. Two bathrooms. A bonus room that can be a nursery, office, podcast studio, or yoga space. You decide. The primary suite upstairs? That’s your kingdom—quiet, roomy, and complete with its own bathroom. The big-ticket updates are already handled (roof, siding, driveway, garage), so you can move in and focus on the fun part: living. The kitchen? It’s more than a place to cook—it’s command central. A complete remodel makes it easy to go from Tuesday night tacos to full-on Thanksgiving feasts without breaking a sweat. The open flow keeps you in the mix, whether you’re stirring a pot, helping with homework at the island, or topping off glasses before the next round of board games. It’s bright, it’s functional, and it’s ready to handle whatever flavor of life you bring to the table. And the backyard? It’s basically begging for barbecues, birthday parties, or a hammock nap. This isn’t just where life happens. You will also save money up front because the seller has already paid for the inspection and the sewer scope!

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stefanie Running Anderson (515)689-1985,

    Fathom Realty

    Bought with:

    Ellen Fitzpatrick

    Ellen Fitzpatrick Real Estate

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727652MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,683
    • Total interior livable area: 1,683 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    • Dimensions: 90 x 155
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12000400000000
    • Zoning: N3A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • See Remarks, Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Poured
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949
    Details
    • Warranty included: Yes

    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: $152/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $232,000
    • Annual tax amount: $4,365
    • Date on market: 10/3/2025
    • Cumulative days on market: 8 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/18/2025Sold$255,000$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727652 Report a problem
    10/31/2025Pending sale$255,000$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727652 Report a problem
    10/29/2025Listed for sale$255,000$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727652 Report a problem
    10/11/2025Pending sale$255,000$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727652 Report a problem
    10/3/2025Listed for sale$255,000+73.5%$152/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #727652 Report a problem
    7/2/2019Sold$147,000-3.9%$87/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #581367 Report a problem
    5/15/2019Pending sale$152,900$91/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #581367 Report a problem
    5/1/2019Listed for sale$152,900+16.3%$91/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Precision #581367 Report a problem
    8/21/2015Sold$131,500-0.8%$78/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #456155 Report a problem
    7/22/2015Pending sale$132,500$79/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #456155 Report a problem
    7/16/2015Price change$132,500-1.9%$79/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #456155 Report a problem
    6/11/2015Listed for sale$135,000+487%$80/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #456155 Report a problem
    11/3/2014Sold$23,000+1433.3%$14/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    7/8/2014Price change$1,500-92.4%$1/sqft
    Source: HomeSearch.com Realty Services Inc #438212 Report a problem
    6/24/2014Price change$19,700-6.2%$12/sqft
    Source: Realty Xperts LLC #438212 Report a problem
    6/20/2014Listed for sale$21,000-76.4%$12/sqft
    Source: Realty Xperts LLC #438212 Report a problem
    1/15/2009Listing removed$89,000$53/sqft
    Source: Listhub #328930 Report a problem
    1/3/2009Price change$89,000-10.1%$53/sqft
    Source: Listhub #328930 Report a problem
    7/10/2008Price change$99,000-9.8%$59/sqft
    Source: Listhub #328930 Report a problem
    7/2/2008Listed for sale$109,800+26.9%$65/sqft
    Source: Listhub #328930 Report a problem
    12/1/2004Sold$86,500$51/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,172 +2.1%$232,000 +11.6%
    2024$4,088 +7.1%$207,800
    2023$3,816 +0.8%$207,800 +28.4%
    2022$3,786 +89.5%$161,900
    2021$1,998 +8.1%$161,900 +10.9%
    2020$1,848 +19.2%$146,000
    2019$1,550 +1.3%$146,000 +10.5%
    2018$1,530 $132,100
    2017$1,530 +4.2%$132,100 +8.6%
    2016$1,468 $121,600 +118.3%
    2015$1,468 -55.6%$55,700 -45.3%
    2014$3,303 $101,800
    2013-- $101,800 -1.2%
    2012-- $103,000
    2011-- $103,000 -8.6%
    2010-- $112,700
    2009-- $112,700 -3.3%
    2008-- $116,600
    2007-- $116,600 +9.9%
    2006-- $106,100
    2005-- $106,100 +10.4%
    2003-- $96,080 +11%
    2002-- $86,590
    2001-- $86,590
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Watrous South

    Nearby schools

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    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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