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    1221 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    2baths
    1,013sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1922
    8,450 Square Feet Lot
    $189,300 Zestimate®
    $173/sqft
    $1,534 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $189,300

    $176,000 - $203,000

    $1,534/mo

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    What's special

    1221 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a single family home that contains 1,013 sq ft and was built in 1922. It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This home last sold for $175,000 in January 2025. The Zestimate for this house is $189,300. The Rent Zestimate for this home is $1,534/mo.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,013 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Metal
    Lot
    • Size: 8,450 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12002941000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Metal
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1922

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $173/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $186,900
    • Annual tax amount: $3,276

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/17/2025Sold$175,000+2.9%$173/sqft
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    3/4/2022Sold$170,000-2.8%$168/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #642375 Report a problem
    12/21/2021Pending sale$174,900$173/sqft
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    12/19/2021Price change$174,900-2.8%$173/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #642375 Report a problem
    12/10/2021Price change$179,900-2.7%$178/sqft
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    12/2/2021Listed for sale$184,900+69.6%$183/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #642375 Report a problem
    11/22/2021Sold$109,000-0.5%$108/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/13/2015Sold$109,500-0.4%$108/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #444136 Report a problem
    8/9/2014Price change$109,900-6.5%$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #434889 Report a problem
    8/7/2014Price change$117,500-2%$116/sqft
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    7/2/2014Price change$119,900-4%$118/sqft
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    6/10/2014Price change$124,900-3.8%$123/sqft
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    5/17/2014Price change$129,900-3.7%$128/sqft
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    4/29/2014Listed for sale$134,900+259.7%$133/sqft
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    3/14/2014Sold$37,500-6%$37/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #430169 Report a problem
    2/6/2014Price change$39,900-20%$39/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430169 Report a problem
    2/4/2014Listed for sale$49,900$49/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430169 Report a problem
    6/21/2012Listing removed$49,900$49/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #400188 Report a problem
    6/5/2012Price change$49,900-16.7%$49/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #400188 Report a problem
    4/26/2012Listed for sale$59,900-51.2%$59/sqft
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    4/5/2012Sold$122,655+101.1%$121/sqft
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    11/14/1997Sold$61,000$60/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,276 +2.1%$186,900 +14.5%
    2024$3,210 +9.6%$163,200
    2023$2,928 +8.6%$163,200 +31.4%
    2022$2,696 -26.8%$124,200
    2021$3,681 +33.5%$124,200 +7.8%
    2020$2,758 +10.2%$115,200
    2019$2,502 +1.3%$115,200 +13.4%
    2018$2,470 $101,600
    2017$2,470 +20.6%$101,600 +17.6%
    2016$2,048 $86,400
    2015$2,048 -8.7%$86,400 +2.4%
    2014$2,243 $84,400
    2013-- $84,400 +0.8%
    2012-- $83,700
    2011-- $83,700 -5.8%
    2010-- $88,900
    2009-- $88,900 +6.1%
    2008-- $83,800
    2007-- $83,800 +0.7%
    2006-- $83,200
    2005-- $83,200 +13.7%
    2003-- $73,170 +13.7%
    2002-- $64,380
    2001-- $64,380
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    Neighborhood: Watrous South

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

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