So much natural light and neutral finishes throughout this updated home. Lots of updates and upgrades in this 3+ BR home on a huge .4 acre lot. Nothing to do but move in! Fresh flooring, including carpet and LVP. 2 big living spaces, plus a cozy nook that could be used for an office or sitting area. One of those living spaces could also be a 4th BR. Main bedroom on first floor has a half bath. Big bathroom with double vanity. Big, eat-in kitchen with nice cabinetry and new quartz countertops. 1500+ sq. ft. of living space, plus plenty of room for storage in the unfinished basement. Laundry area was moved up from the basement for convenience.
Includes 3 parcels for a 125X138 lot. NFC financing is available - a great opportunity to use the grant money for a garage!
Sold for $207,500
$207,500
1230 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,585sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
10,367 Square Feet Lot
$206,700 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$1,834 Estimated rent
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Neutral finishesNatural lightFresh flooringNew quartz countertopsOffice or sitting areaBig eat-in kitchenNice cabinetry
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Listed by:
Jenny Farrell (515)779-7500,
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Bought with:
Escher, Jake
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 710554
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
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,585
- Total interior livable area: 1,585 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 10,367 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 138
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12003496001000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
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: $131/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,200
- Annual tax amount: $3,518
- Date on market: 1/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 236 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $207,500-1%$131/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $209,500$132/sqft |
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| 5/2/2025 | Price change | $209,500-4.1%$132/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $218,500-2.2%$138/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $223,500-1.8%$141/sqft |
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| 1/21/2025 | Listing removed | $227,500$144/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Price change | $227,500-4.2%$144/sqft |
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| 11/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $237,500$150/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/29/2020 | Listing removed | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,250$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,150 +2.1% | $177,200 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $3,086 +3.5% | $156,900 |
| 2023 | $2,982 +0.8% | $156,900 +24% |
| 2022 | $2,958 -0.4% | $126,500 |
| 2021 | $2,970 -3.8% | $126,500 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $3,086 +8.7% | $119,000 |
| 2019 | $2,838 +1% | $119,000 +12.7% |
| 2018 | $2,810 | $105,600 |
| 2017 | $2,810 +6.3% | $105,600 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $2,644 | $100,300 |
| 2015 | $2,644 +7.7% | $100,300 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $2,456 | $95,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $95,900 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,200 -8.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $105,400 +8.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $96,800 -4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,200 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,000 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,110 +21.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,810 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,810 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
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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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