Sold for $265,000

$265,000

1239 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

1,222sqft

Single Family Residence

Built in 1934

0.34 Acres Lot

$264,500 Zestimate^®

$217/sqft

$1,661 Estimated rent

Home value

$264,500

$246,000 - $283,000

$1,661/mo

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What's special

Private rear patioAll-brick ranchGleaming hardwood floorsUpdated kitchenSpacious bedroomsBeautifully landscaped double lotCozy brick fireplace

Nestled on a beautifully landscaped double lot, this inviting all-brick ranch offers both charm and modern convenience. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors and a cozy brick fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The updated kitchen and bath feature newer appliances, blending style and functionality. Spacious bedrooms provide ample room to unwind, while the private rear patio is an ideal retreat for outdoor living. Additional highlights include an oversized two-car garage, brand new shingles, and a well-maintained furnace, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. Located in the sought-after Rosebud neighborhood, this home is a true gem! Don’t miss the opportunity to make this move-in ready beauty yours. Schedule your showing today!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,222
Total interior livable area: 1,222 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio

Lot

Size: 0.34 Acres
Dimensions: 105 x 140
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01004214000000
Zoning: N3B

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1934

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $217/sqft
Tax assessed value: $215,900
Annual tax amount: $3,214
Date on market: 11/14/2024
Cumulative days on market: 19 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/30/2024	Sold	$265,000-1.9%$217/sqft
Source: DMMLS #707871 Report a problem
12/3/2024	Pending sale	$270,000$221/sqft
Source: DMMLS #707871 Report a problem
11/14/2024	Listed for sale	$270,000+51.7%$221/sqft
Source: DMMLS #707871 Report a problem
3/24/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Owner Report a problem
4/10/2020	Sold	$178,000-3.5%$146/sqft
Source: DMMLS #603006 Report a problem
2/23/2020	Listed for sale	$184,400+85.3%$151/sqft
Source: Owner Report a problem
8/5/2009	Sold	$99,500+5.3%$81/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/27/1999	Sold	$94,500$77/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,578 +11.3%	$215,900 +14.5%
2024	$3,214 -0.7%	$188,500
2023	$3,238 +0.8%	$188,500 +17.2%
2022	$3,212 +8.4%	$160,900
2021	$2,962 -3.6%	$160,900 +13.4%
2020	$3,072 +7.6%	$141,900
2019	$2,856 +1.2%	$141,900 +9.7%
2018	$2,822	$129,400
2017	$2,822 +10.1%	$129,400 +7.3%
2016	$2,564	$120,600
2015	$2,564 +2%	$120,600 +0.7%
2014	$2,514	$119,800 +11.9%
2013	--	$107,100 -8.5%
2012	--	$117,100
2011	--	$117,100 -8.1%
2010	--	$127,400
2009	--	$127,400 -1.2%
2008	--	$129,000
2007	--	$129,000 +12.8%
2006	--	$114,400
2005	--	$114,400 +6.1%
2003	--	$107,800 +11.8%
2002	--	$96,380
2001	--	$96,380