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  • Price cut: $10K (10/21)
    $134,900

    128 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    1,060sqft
    : 
    $1,063/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1910
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $127/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Separate formal dining roomImproved driveway accessMain floor laundrySpacious fenced backyardStabilized front porch
    This charming 1.5-story home has great potential and a convenient location close to the Downtown Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, Science Center, and multiple city parks, with easy access to I-235 and Hwy 69. Inside, you'll find a living room, separate formal dining room, and spacious kitchen with ample cabinetry and all appliances included! An enclosed porch adds extra space for a mud room or drop zone! The main floor also offers a bedroom/office and a full bathroom with convenient main floor laundry. The second floor features two additional bedrooms, a second full bathroom and storage. Outside, you'll find a spacious fenced backyard and a detacheed one-car garage. Lots of updates including a new roof & gutters-2019, new furnace-2019, new electrical panel-2019, new ridge vent-2023, plus a new A/C system, sump pump and professional foundation supports were installed in 2019 to reinforce structural integrity. Additional updates include an encapsulated crawl space, improved driveway access and a stabilized front porch, added electrical outlets in the upstairs bedrooms, and new cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms! The dishwasher and washing machine have also been replaced within the last three years. Full of character and thoughtful improvements, this home is ready for it's next chapter. Come see today!
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    Listed by:

    Beth Ernst 515-334-4900,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745914MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,060
      • Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: One and One Half
      • Stories: 1.5
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 4,356 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 40 x 106
      Details
      • Parcel number: 02002994000000
      • Zoning: N3C

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1910

      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: $127/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $134,200
      • Annual tax amount: $2,529
      • Date on market: 7/24/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 67 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/21/2026Price change$134,900-6.9%$127/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745914 Report a problem
        9/28/2026Pending sale$144,900$137/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745914 Report a problem
        9/15/2026Price change$144,900-3.3%$137/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745914 Report a problem
        8/27/2026Price change$149,900-3.2%$141/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745914 Report a problem
        8/5/2026Price change$154,900-3.1%$146/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745914 Report a problem
        7/24/2026Listed for sale$159,900+52.3%$151/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #745914 Report a problem
        6/19/2019Sold$105,000$99/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #580176 Report a problem
        4/23/2019Pending sale$105,000$99/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #580176 Report a problem
        4/17/2019Listed for sale$105,000+20.7%$99/sqft
        Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #580176 Report a problem
        7/14/2017Sold$87,000-2.2%$82/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #540333 Report a problem
        6/2/2017Pending sale$89,000$84/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #540333 Report a problem
        5/24/2017Listed for sale$89,000+27.1%$84/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #540333 Report a problem
        6/21/2012Sold$70,000+2.9%$66/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #402673 Report a problem
        6/23/2010Sold$68,000$64/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #369411 Report a problem
        2/26/2010Sold$68,000+126.7%$64/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        12/2/2009Sold$30,000-35.8%$28/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #342193 Report a problem
        8/29/2009Listing removed$46,750$44/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        5/15/2009Price change$46,750-5.6%$44/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        4/9/2009Price change$49,500-10%$47/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        2/22/2009Listed for sale$55,000-38.5%$52/sqft
        Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
        1/31/2007Sold$89,500+2.4%$84/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #296280 Report a problem
        3/2/2006Sold$87,371+37.6%$82/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/13/2001Sold$63,500$60/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,098 +2.3%$134,200 +17%
        2024$2,050 -2.2%$114,700
        2023$2,096 +0.9%$114,700 +17.3%
        2022$2,078 +8.8%$97,800
        2021$1,910 -3.4%$97,800 +14.9%
        2020$1,978 +13.2%$85,100
        2019$1,748 -14.5%$85,100 +10.8%
        2018$2,044 $76,800
        2017$2,044 +20.1%$76,800 +4.8%
        2016$1,702 $73,300
        2015$1,702 -10%$73,300 -0.8%
        2014$1,892 $73,900
        2013-- $73,900 +0.8%
        2012-- $73,300
        2011-- $73,300 +0.3%
        2010-- $73,100
        2009-- $73,100
        2008-- $73,100
        2007-- $73,100 +22%
        2006-- $59,900
        2005-- $59,900 +12.5%
        2003-- $53,240 +18%
        2002-- $45,120 +26.1%
        2001-- $35,790
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: McKinley School - Columbus Park

        Getting around

        53 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        34 / 100
        Some Transit
        43 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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