Here is the charming Beaverdale Brick you have been waiting for! This corner cottage is beckoning you home, with its unique character and a tad bit of whimsy! Nestled in a lovely Southside neighborhood close to Greys Lake, Downtown Des Moines and Wakonda Country Club, this location is great for all things convenience! Outside you have an updated 2-car garage, great curb appeal and a large fenced in backyard with patio space! Tons of space with .35 acre lot! The lovely front walkway leads you to the most adorable front door and inviting entry way. The practical main level showcases a nice sized living with beautiful green Italian marble wood burning fireplace, new windows (2018), the updated kitchen, bedroom and remodeled bathroom! (newer mechanicals (HVAC/Water Heater 2018-2019). There are (2) additional bedrooms upstairs! A useable basement great for an extra family room/den, storage, and large laundry room area! Complete exterior renovation within the last 6 years included siding, gutters, roof, garage and windows) tons of items updated for your piece of mind, including a newer sump pump as well as radon mitigation system installed! Welcome home to 1230 Park Ave. Your next best chapter awaits!
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
1230 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.35 Acres Lot
$280,200 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$1,913 Estimated rent
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$266,000 - $294,000
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Corner cottageUseable basementPatio spaceRemodeled bathroomGreat curb appealNew windowsComplete exterior renovation
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Listed by:
Alisha Stewart,
Goldfinch Realty Group
Bought with:
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 729153
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
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,384
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 450
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 111 x 137
Details
- Parcel number: 01002345000000
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
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: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,655
- Date on market: 10/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 76 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Sold | $280,000-6%$202/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #729153 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2026 | Pending sale | $298,000$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729153 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $298,000+91%$215/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #729153 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2017 | Sold | $156,000-5.4%$113/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #547622 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2017 | Listed for sale | $164,900$119/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #547622 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,178 +2.2% | $247,400 +13.3% |
| 2024 | $4,088 -2.3% | $218,300 |
| 2023 | $4,186 +0.8% | $218,300 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $4,152 +6.8% | $186,500 |
| 2021 | $3,886 -3.6% | $186,500 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $4,032 +6.2% | $164,300 |
| 2019 | $3,796 -4.8% | $164,300 +9.7% |
| 2018 | $3,986 | $149,800 |
| 2017 | $3,986 +16.1% | $149,800 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $3,434 | $139,000 |
| 2015 | $3,434 +2.8% | $139,000 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $3,342 | $139,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $139,400 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $139,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $139,900 -7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $151,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $151,800 -8% |
| 2008 | -- | $165,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $165,000 +12.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $146,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $146,500 +6% |
| 2003 | -- | $138,210 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $132,870 |
| 2001 | -- | $132,870 |
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Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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