This 1.5 story home offers a beautiful blend of historic charm and everyday convenience. From the low-maintenance metal siding to the newer roof (2020), this home is as practical as it is inviting. Start your mornings on the cozy enclosed front porch—an ideal sun-drenched nook for coffee or a quiet evening read. Inside, a spacious living room flows into the bright kitchen and dining nook, boasting abundant cabinetry and natural light. The main floor features two bedrooms and a full bath, while the finished attic offers a flexible third bedroom or a private home office. Bring your design ideas to life in the unfinished lower level, which provides additional square footage for storage and future living space. Outside, you will enjoy a spacious two-car garage and mostly fenced yard. The property has convenient access to shopping, downtown, Grand View University, and I-80/I-235. Schedule your showing today.
Sold for $175,000
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$175,000
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,223sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
7,318 Square Feet Lot
$175,000 Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$1,595 Estimated rent
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$175,000
$166,000 - $184,000
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Historic charmDining nookSpacious two-car garageBright kitchenNatural lightMostly fenced yardCozy enclosed front porch
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Listed by:
Donna Levering (515)306-0171,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Angie Vivaldo
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738036
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,223
- Total interior livable area: 1,223 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,318 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 11042426230037
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1922
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: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,120
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $175,000-2.2%$143/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #738036 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2026 | Pending sale | $179,000$146/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738036 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,000+102.3%$146/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738036 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2002 | Sold | $88,500$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,584 -2.7% | $186,900 +16% |
| 2024 | $2,656 +2.5% | $161,100 |
| 2023 | $2,590 +0.9% | $161,100 +31.8% |
| 2022 | $2,568 +8.5% | $122,200 |
| 2021 | $2,366 -3.4% | $122,200 +14.5% |
| 2020 | $2,450 +8.2% | $106,700 |
| 2019 | $2,264 +1.3% | $106,700 +11.1% |
| 2018 | $2,234 | $96,000 |
| 2017 | $2,234 +13.4% | $96,000 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $1,970 | $86,800 |
| 2015 | $1,970 +5.8% | $86,800 +2.1% |
| 2014 | $1,862 | $85,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,000 -17.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,200 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $111,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $111,000 +6.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,600 +4.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,900 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,760 +35.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $66,310 |
| 2001 | -- | $66,310 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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