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Sold for $199,900
$199,900
1229 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
10,149.48 Square Feet Lot
$226,800 Zestimate®
$238/sqft
$1,548 Estimated rent
Home value
$226,800
$211,000 - $243,000
$1,548/mo
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Mature treesUpdated windowsInviting front porchLarge fenced-in yardNewer roofExpansive deckSpacious lot
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Listed by:
Alen Agic (515)669-9582,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Dan Dular
Capital Choice Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717250
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 10,149 sqft
- Dimensions: 72 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12004568000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2025 | Sold | $199,900$238/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #717250 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2025 | Pending sale | $199,900$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717250 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+24.9%$238/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717250 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2022 | Sold | $160,000-8.6%$190/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #626291 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2021 | Price change | $175,000-2.8%$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #626291 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2021 | Listed for sale | $180,000+323.5%$214/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #626291 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2013 | Sold | $42,500-54.3%$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2011 | Listing removed | $93,000$111/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE GROUP #378247 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2011 | Price change | $93,000-7%$111/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #378247 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2011 | Listed for sale | $100,000$119/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Group #378247 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,148 +2.1% | $232,100 +12.3% |
| 2024 | $4,064 +2.5% | $206,600 |
| 2023 | $3,964 +0.8% | $206,600 +22.8% |
| 2022 | $3,934 +3.6% | $168,200 |
| 2021 | $3,796 -3.8% | $168,200 +10.6% |
| 2020 | $3,944 +6.9% | $152,100 |
| 2019 | $3,690 +1% | $152,100 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $3,652 | $137,300 |
| 2017 | $3,652 +9.4% | $137,300 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $3,338 | $126,700 |
| 2015 | $3,338 +16.3% | $126,700 +13% |
| 2014 | $2,870 | $112,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $112,100 -1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,300 -0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,700 +14.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,200 +14.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,300 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,170 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,890 |
| 2001 | -- | $68,890 |
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: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 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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