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Sold for $160,000
  • $160,000

    1218 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    2beds
    648sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1946
    0.32 Acres Lot
    $169,600 Zestimate®
    $247/sqft
    $1,017 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $169,600

    $161,000 - $178,000

    $1,017/mo

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    What's special

    Updated lvp flooringMove in ready home
    Don't miss your opportunity to own this cute and affordable home. Located on the South side, it's just minutes away from the interstate, downtown, shopping and the airport. This cozy, move in ready home is perfect if you're a first time home buyer, looking to downsize, or even as a rental. You'll love the 2 car detached garage, updated LVP flooring in the kitchen & living room, and newly added 6' privacy fence. Call now to setup your showing today! All information is obtained by the seller and public records.

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    Listed by:

    Christopher Lewis (515)779-8983,

    Fathom Realty

    Bought with:

    Bob Darr

    EXIT Realty & Associates

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 690359MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Appliances
    • Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 648
    • Total interior livable area: 648 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1.5
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.32 Acres
    • Dimensions: 90 x 155
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12000401000000
    • Zoning: N3A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl 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: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $247/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $143,300
    • Annual tax amount: $2,294
    • Date on market: 3/1/2024
    • Cumulative days on market: 19 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/30/2024Sold$160,000$247/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #690359 Report a problem
    3/22/2024Pending sale$160,000$247/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #690359 Report a problem
    3/18/2024Price change$160,000-3%$247/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #690359 Report a problem
    3/1/2024Listed for sale$165,000+13.8%$255/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #690359 Report a problem
    4/28/2023Sold$145,000-12.1%$224/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #670034 Report a problem
    4/11/2023Pending sale$165,000$255/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #670034 Report a problem
    3/30/2023Listed for sale$165,000+297.6%$255/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #670034 Report a problem
    2/6/2003Sold$41,500$64/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,516 +11.4%$143,300 +14.4%
    2024$2,258 +15.7%$125,300 +9.1%
    2023$1,952 +8.8%$114,800 +20.7%
    2022$1,794 +4.4%$95,100
    2021$1,718 -4.4%$95,100 +10.3%
    2020$1,798 +9.2%$86,200
    2019$1,646 -5.5%$86,200 +11.2%
    2018$1,742 $77,500
    2017$1,742 +11%$77,500 +8.2%
    2016$1,570 $71,600
    2015$1,570 +16.6%$71,600 +10.3%
    2014$1,346 $64,900
    2013-- $64,900 -1.1%
    2012-- $65,600
    2011-- $65,600 -9.9%
    2010-- $72,800
    2009-- $72,800 -1%
    2008-- $73,500
    2007-- $73,500 +8.9%
    2006-- $67,500
    2005-- $67,500 +29%
    2003-- $52,320 +9.8%
    2002-- $47,640
    2001-- $47,640
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    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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