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  • Price cut: $5K (5/29)
    $179,900

    1215 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

    4beds
    946sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    4,399 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $190/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    New flooringNew bathroomCompletely remodeled homeCorner lotFenced yardNew roofNew kitchen and appliances
    Check out this completely remodeled home with a corner lot and fenced yard. The house features too many updates to list but include: new electric and plumbing, new kitchen and appliances, new bathroom, new roof, windows and gutters, and new flooring. The home also has new trim, doors, and fixtures. This is a beautiful home and is move in ready.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Eric Estes (515)457-8412,

    Kesterson Realty & Appraisal

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738721MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
      Features
      • Eat-in Kitchen
      • Flooring: Carpet
      • Basement: Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 946
      • Total interior livable area: 946 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 590

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Exterior features: Fully Fenced
      • Fencing: Chain Link,Full
      Lot
      • Size: 4,399 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 44 x 100
      Details
      • Parcel number: 07002685000000
      • Zoning: N5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Metal Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1900

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $190/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $146,300
      • Annual tax amount: $2,758
      • Date on market: 4/16/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 92 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $1,564/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/29/2026Price change$179,900-2.7%$190/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738721 Report a problem
        4/30/2026Price change$184,900-2.6%$195/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738721 Report a problem
        4/17/2026Listed for sale$189,900+261.7%$201/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #738721 Report a problem
        1/18/2024Sold$52,500+1650%$55/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #686105 Report a problem
        11/22/2023Sold$3,000-96%$3/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/10/2005Sold$74,500-0.7%$79/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        6/22/2004Sold$75,000+7.3%$79/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/4/2003Sold$69,900-6.2%$74/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        1/22/2001Sold$74,500+40.6%$79/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/3/2000Sold$53,000+5%$56/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/19/1997Sold$50,500$53/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,576 +19.9%$146,300 +14%
        2024$2,148 -16.5%$128,300
        2023$2,571 +20.8%$128,300 +24.1%
        2022$2,128 +6.9%$103,400
        2021$1,990 -3.4%$103,400 +12.9%
        2020$2,060 +6.8%$91,600
        2019$1,928 +1.5%$91,600 +9.7%
        2018$1,900 $83,500
        2017$1,900 +12.6%$83,500 +9.7%
        2016$1,688 $76,100
        2015$1,688 +4.2%$76,100 +0.7%
        2014$1,620 $75,600
        2013-- $75,600 +0.8%
        2012-- $75,000
        2011-- $75,000 -5.4%
        2010-- $79,300
        2009-- $79,300 +1.1%
        2008-- $78,400
        2007-- $78,400 +9.8%
        2006-- $71,400
        2005-- $71,400 +12.5%
        2003-- $63,460 +4.6%
        2002-- $60,660
        2001-- $60,660
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Oak Park

        Getting around

        39 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        31 / 100
        Some Transit
        40 / 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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