Pending

$335,000

1238 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

1,426sqft

$2,476/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1938

10,497 Square Feet Lot

$332,800 Zestimate^®

$235/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Arched doorwaysHardwood floorsBeautiful landscapingSidewalk and drivewayCozy dining room

When you said: "I don't want a cookie cutter. I want an older house with lots of charm that has updates." Here's the answer to that wish list. Picture perfect, meticulously maintained, charming brick 1- 1/2 story home! It features all of the features you want in an older home like a red brick exterior with custom white shutters, arched doorways, a cozy dining room, fireplace, hardwood floors, built-ins, and a 4-season sunroom overlooking your beautiful landscaping. With all of the old world charm, there have been many updates like a newer roof, new mechanicals (2025&2026), new siding on the back dormer. The home has a 2 car attached garage, but in 2015, another huge 2 car garage was added as well as the sidewalk and driveway. 1 bedroom on the main floor has been converted to an office/sitting area, and there's a 3/4 bath on the main floor. The kitchen is nicely done with to-the-ceiling cabinets. 2 BR plus full bath upstairs. Lower level has some finish, as well as lots of storage.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,426
Total interior livable area: 1,426 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 4

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck

Lot

Size: 10,497 Square Feet
Dimensions: 75 x 140

Details

Parcel number: 01004229000000
Zoning: N3B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Poured
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1938

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: $235/sqft
Tax assessed value: $249,300
Annual tax amount: $4,423
Date on market: 9/28/2026
Cumulative days on market: 20 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$332,800

$316,000 - $349,000

$1,761/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/2/2026	Pending sale	$335,000$235/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750131 Report a problem
9/28/2026	Listed for sale	$335,000+217.5%$235/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750131 Report a problem
10/8/1999	Sold	$105,500$74/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,638 -1.5%	$249,300 +13.3%
2024	$3,692 -3.5%	$220,100
2023	$3,826 +0.8%	$220,100 +18.2%
2022	$3,796 +8.2%	$186,200
2021	$3,508 -3.6%	$186,200 +13.5%
2020	$3,638 +7.1%	$164,100
2019	$3,396 +1.2%	$164,100 +9.5%
2018	$3,356	$149,800
2017	$3,356 +10.5%	$149,800 +7.1%
2016	$3,038	$139,900 +12.8%
2015	$3,038 +5.2%	$124,000 +1.9%
2014	$2,888	$121,700
2013	--	$121,700 -0.3%
2012	--	$122,100
2011	--	$122,100 -8.9%
2010	--	$134,000
2009	--	$134,000 -3.3%
2008	--	$138,600
2007	--	$138,600 +9.6%
2006	--	$126,500
2005	--	$126,500 +8.4%
2003	--	$116,700 +1%
2002	--	$115,490
2001	--	$115,490