Home has a new roof 5/7/2024 with Class 3 shingles. (Some insurance companies give a discount for these shingles because they are rated harder for hail and wind.) Hardwood floors have been refinished and new interior paint throughout. The basement has an egress window, but is not finished. The lower level has been water-proofed and has a 40-year transferrable warranty to the new owner. Property has been a rental.
Sold for $159,000
$159,000
126 E Maxwelton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,178sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
8,755 Square Feet Lot
$167,800 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$1,808 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,800
$159,000 - $176,000
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Listed by:
Roberta McAfee (515)251-4570,
McAfee Realty
Bought with:
Cathy McMichael
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 716696
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,178
- Total interior livable area: 1,178 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 8,755 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65 x 135
Details
- Parcel number: 12004472043000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1966
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: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $205,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,634
- Date on market: 4/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 280 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24/2026 | Sold | $159,000-6.4%$135/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #716696 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2026 | Pending sale | $169,900$144/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716696 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $169,900-5.6%$144/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716696 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $179,900-5.3%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #716696 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $189,900-2.6%$161/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$165/sqft |
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| 8/14/2025 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$170/sqft |
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| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $210,000-4.1%$178/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Price change | $218,900-2.7%$186/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $224,900-2.2%$191/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Price change | $229,900+12.1%$195/sqft |
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| 4/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $205,000+283.2%$174/sqft |
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| 8/26/2011 | Sold | $53,500-10.8%$45/sqft |
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| 6/9/2011 | Price change | $60,000-14.3%$51/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #380921 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2011 | Price change | $70,000-12.5%$59/sqft |
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| 3/16/2011 | Listed for sale | $80,000$68/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,708 +2% | $205,800 +11.4% |
| 2024 | $3,634 -1.8% | $184,700 |
| 2023 | $3,700 +0.8% | $184,700 +17.6% |
| 2022 | $3,672 +3.8% | $157,000 |
| 2021 | $3,536 -3.8% | $157,000 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $3,674 +9.5% | $141,700 |
| 2019 | $3,354 +1% | $141,700 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $3,320 | $124,800 |
| 2017 | $3,320 +7.8% | $124,800 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $3,080 | $116,900 |
| 2015 | $3,080 +5% | $116,900 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $2,932 | $114,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $114,500 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $114,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $114,800 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $118,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $118,000 -2% |
| 2008 | -- | $120,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $120,400 +15.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $104,400 +9.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $95,130 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,950 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Magnolia Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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