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Sold for $137,500
$137,500
1226 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,106sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
6,359.76 Square Feet Lot
$136,400 Zestimate®
$124/sqft
$1,492 Estimated rent
Home value
$136,400
$128,000 - $145,000
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Freshly updated homeInterior paintLarge partially fenced yardNewer roofMaintenance free sidingKitchen appliancesFlooring and countertops
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Listed by:
Amy Meyer (515)822-0171,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
JULIA WATERMILLER
Iowa Realty Beaverdale
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 716205
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,106
- Total interior livable area: 1,106 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,359 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 127
Details
- Parcel number: 12003038000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $137,500-1.8%$124/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #716205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Pending sale | $140,000$127/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $140,000$127/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716205 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Pending sale | $140,000$127/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716205 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $140,000+55.6%$127/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716205 Report a problem | ||
| 8/31/2019 | Pending sale | $90,000$81/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #586209 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2019 | Price change | $90,000-10%$81/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #586209 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $100,000+29.9%$90/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #586209 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2006 | Sold | $77,000+5.5%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2003 | Sold | $73,000$66/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,992 +2% | $113,800 +14.7% |
| 2024 | $1,952 +4.2% | $99,200 |
| 2023 | $1,874 +0.8% | $99,200 +24.8% |
| 2022 | $1,860 +1% | $79,500 |
| 2021 | $1,842 -3.8% | $79,500 +7.7% |
| 2020 | $1,914 +1.6% | $73,800 |
| 2019 | $1,884 +1.1% | $73,800 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $1,864 | $70,100 |
| 2017 | $1,864 +5.8% | $70,100 +4.8% |
| 2016 | $1,762 | $66,900 |
| 2015 | $1,762 +3.8% | $66,900 +0.9% |
| 2014 | $1,698 | $66,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $66,300 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $66,600 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,700 +7.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $66,900 +10.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,300 +10.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,600 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,070 |
| 2001 | -- | $48,070 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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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