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    • $194,000

    1257 NE 50th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

    3beds
    930sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    0.5 Acres Lot
    $190,900 Zestimate®
    $209/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Formal dining roomStorage roomVintage doorknobsOpen deckUpgrades in bathroomHardwoods in upstairs bedroomsPartially fenced yard
    Bungalow style home on .5 acres in Saydel school system in NE Des Moines. Many new updates including some wiring and plumbing, new hickory kitchen cabinets, newer living room and dining area flooring, & upgrades in bathroom with lower threshold handicapped shower grab bars. Exterior features newer roof and siding, a newer septic & rear open deck with partially fenced yard. There is a two-car slab for your future garage has wiring to slab. Lower-level non-conforming BR with daylight windows bedroom has painted cement floor and no closet. Other interior features include hardwoods in upstairs bedrooms and vintage doorknobs, mirrored closets and hall and front closet for additional storage. Formal dining room with closet has a slider to the rear deck. The lower level includes a storage room off the furnace room and laundry area with included washer and dryer. A bonus living area and second bath can be found in the lower level. All this and more at a modest price. The seller is willing to contribute to buyer closing costs.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listed by:

    Toni Tindle (515)462-9292,

    Covered Bridge Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 727157MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • See Remarks
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
      • Basement: Partially Finished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 930
      • Total interior livable area: 930 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 378

      Property

      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck, Fence
      • Fencing: Other,Partial
      Lot
      • Size: 0.5 Acres
      • Dimensions: 147 x 149
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 27000446001000
      • Zoning: LDR

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1939

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Des Moines

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $209/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $139,200
      • Annual tax amount: $1,696
      • Date on market: 9/28/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 210 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $190,900

        $181,000 - $200,000

        $1,550/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        3/9/2026Pending sale$194,000$209/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727157 Report a problem
        1/3/2026Price change$194,000-3%$209/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727157 Report a problem
        11/18/2025Price change$200,000-2.4%$215/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727157 Report a problem
        10/17/2025Price change$205,000-2.4%$220/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727157 Report a problem
        9/29/2025Listed for sale$210,000+7.7%$226/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #727157 Report a problem
        5/2/2025Listing removed$194,900$210/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #707349 Report a problem
        3/14/2025Price change$194,900+2.6%$210/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #707349 Report a problem
        2/6/2025Price change$189,900-0.1%$204/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #707349 Report a problem
        11/23/2024Price change$190,000-5%$204/sqft
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        11/19/2024Price change$199,900-4.8%$215/sqft
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        11/7/2024Listed for sale$210,000+7.7%$226/sqft
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        10/21/2024Listing removed$195,000$210/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #698498 Report a problem
        10/7/2024Price change$195,000-2.5%$210/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #698498 Report a problem
        9/23/2024Price change$200,000-2.4%$215/sqft
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        8/17/2024Price change$205,000-4.7%$220/sqft
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        8/13/2024Price change$215,000-2.3%$231/sqft
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        8/5/2024Price change$220,000-2.2%$237/sqft
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        7/6/2024Listed for sale$225,000+25%$242/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #698498 Report a problem
        4/10/2023Sold$180,000-2.7%$194/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #667673 Report a problem
        3/6/2023Pending sale$185,000$199/sqft
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        3/6/2023Listed for sale$185,000$199/sqft
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        3/6/2023Pending sale$185,000$199/sqft
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        2/23/2023Price change$185,000+5.7%$199/sqft
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        2/16/2023Pending sale$175,000$188/sqft
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        2/15/2023Listed for sale$175,000+1246.2%$188/sqft
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        10/7/2016Sold$13,000$14/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,696 +1%$139,200 +13.4%
        2024$1,680 +4.3%$122,700
        2023$1,610 +1.6%$122,700 +24.2%
        2022$1,584 +5.3%$98,800
        2021$1,504 +1.3%$98,800 +11.4%
        2020$1,484 +3.3%$88,700
        2019$1,436 +2.1%$88,700 +7.4%
        2018$1,406 $82,600
        2017$1,406 +23.1%$82,600 +4.6%
        2016$1,142 $79,000
        2015$1,142 +2.7%$79,000 +0.6%
        2014$1,112 $78,500
        2013-- $78,500 -0.4%
        2012-- $78,800
        2011-- $78,800 -8.7%
        2010-- $86,300
        2009-- $86,300
        2008-- $86,300
        2007-- $86,300 +18.9%
        2006-- $72,600
        2005-- $72,600 +11.1%
        2003-- $65,370 +8.4%
        2002-- $60,310
        2001-- $60,310
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 50313

        Getting around

        19 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        23 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        22 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • District: Saydel Consolidated

        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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