Creston Avenue is nestled on the Southside of Des Moines just off Casady Drive. A quiet street with a sense of community and neighborhood. This brick home has all the historic charm with an oversized picture framed window that lets in all the sunlight. Hardwood flooring, original trim, wood swing doors, cedar lined closets and a wood burning fireplace. The lower level has bonus kitchen that has historically been a gathering spot to hand roll homemade pasta. There is also a family room and bonus 3/4 bathroom. The floor plan offers lots of opportunity for home office and flex space for family or guests. Close to grocery stores and restaurants on Fleur Drive with the bonus of Gray's Lake recreation area and Downtown Des Moines.
Sold for $281,500
$281,500
1304 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,398sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$289,500 Zestimate®
$201/sqft
$1,841 Estimated rent
Home value
$289,500
$275,000 - $304,000
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Original trimFlex spaceBonus kitchenHome officeBrick homeOversized picture framed windowClose to grocery stores
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Listed by:
Sara Gaskell 515-453-6420,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
Renee Dunkel
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 691464
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,398
- Total interior livable area: 1,398 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Tandem
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,013 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01004226000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $281,500+0.9%$201/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #691464 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Pending sale | $279,000$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691464 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $279,000+68.1%$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #691464 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2018 | Sold | $166,000-2.3%$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #564888 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2018 | Pending sale | $169,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #564888 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2018 | Listed for sale | $169,900$122/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #564888 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,444 +7.1% | $273,100 +23.4% |
| 2024 | $4,150 -3.7% | $221,400 |
| 2023 | $4,308 +0.8% | $221,400 +15.5% |
| 2022 | $4,274 +6.9% | $191,700 |
| 2021 | $3,998 -3.6% | $191,700 +13.6% |
| 2020 | $4,148 +6.1% | $168,800 |
| 2019 | $3,910 +1.2% | $168,800 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $3,864 | $154,000 |
| 2017 | $3,864 +7.9% | $154,000 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $3,580 | $144,600 |
| 2015 | $3,580 +5.5% | $144,600 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $3,394 | $141,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $141,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $141,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $141,800 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $154,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $154,900 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $148,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $148,500 +11% |
| 2006 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $133,800 +8.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $123,420 +3.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $119,430 |
| 2001 | -- | $119,430 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
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- 1304 Creston Ave
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