Bring your toolbox — this home is ready for it's makeover. Currently two bedrooms (but with room for a 3rd) - perfect for a brave flipper or anyone not afraid to roll up their sleeves. While some elements may raise an eyebrow, the potential is undeniable. This is priced to sell and primed for profit. Visit for the quirks, buy for the potential - don’t miss your chance to turn potential into pay
Sold for $82,000
$82,000
1228 Titus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
1,094sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$182,200 Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$1,584 Estimated rent
Home value
$182,200
$162,000 - $199,000
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Two bedrooms
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Listed by:
Mitch Coluzzi (515)518-1111,
Real Broker, LLC,
Rose, Celeste,
Real Broker, LLC
Bought with:
OUTSIDE AGENT
OTHER
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718113
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,094
- Total interior livable area: 1,094 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 12003656000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $137,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,385
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2025 | Sold | $82,000-17.6%$75/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #718113 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2025 | Pending sale | $99,500$91/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718113 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2025 | Price change | $99,500-9.5%$91/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718113 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $109,900+10890%$100/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #718113 Report a problem | ||
| 1/30/2003 | Sold | $1,000-98%$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2001 | Sold | $50,000-8.3%$46/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/1997 | Sold | $54,500$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,228 +2.3% | $137,400 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $2,178 +2.7% | $121,200 |
| 2023 | $2,120 +0.9% | $121,200 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $2,102 +0.3% | $98,800 |
| 2021 | $2,096 -2.1% | $98,800 +6.7% |
| 2020 | $2,142 +10.1% | $92,600 +1.3% |
| 2019 | $1,946 +1.4% | $91,400 +13% |
| 2018 | $1,920 | $80,900 |
| 2017 | $1,920 +7.4% | $80,900 +5.6% |
| 2016 | $1,788 | $76,600 |
| 2015 | $1,788 +8.4% | $76,600 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $1,650 | $71,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $71,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $71,100 -9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $78,400 +4.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $75,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $75,000 +23.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $60,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,600 +14.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $52,870 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,850 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,850 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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