Introducing a charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom house located in the heart of Des Moines, IA. This cozy home features convenient washer/dryer hook-ups, perfect for those looking for added convenience. The spacious living room provides ample space. With a long driveway, parking will never be an issue. Don't miss out on this lovely house in a desirable location.
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$10.50 liability insurance, unless you provide your own renters insurance.
Sold for $77,500
$77,500
1308 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1beds
576sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$114,000 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$961 Estimated rent
Home value
$114,000
$96,000 - $132,000
$961/mo
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Cozy homeLong driveway
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove, WD Hookup
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- WD Hookup
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 576 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Long driveway, Spacious Living Room
Details
- Parcel number: 12003034000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $895
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,374
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Date available: 06/11/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/16/2026 | Listing removed | $895$2/sqft |
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| 6/3/2026 | Listed for rent | $895$2/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listing removed | $895$2/sqft |
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| 4/3/2025 | Price change | $895-10.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/27/2025 | Price change | $995-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/22/2025 | Price change | $1,095-8.4%$2/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,195+40.6%$2/sqft |
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| 3/12/2025 | Sold | $77,500+260.5%$135/sqft |
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| 2/11/2025 | Listing removed | $850$1/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Price change | $850-2.9%$1/sqft |
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| 11/16/2024 | Listed for rent | $875$2/sqft |
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| 11/13/2024 | Listing removed | $875$2/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $875$2/sqft |
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| 4/16/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/4/2024 | Listed for rent | $875+34.6%$2/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/4/2018 | Listing removed | $650$1/sqft |
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| 7/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $650+4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2017 | Listing removed | $625$1/sqft |
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| 6/29/2017 | Listed for rent | $625$1/sqft |
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| 8/17/2005 | Sold | $21,500$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,374 +2.1% | $78,300 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $1,346 +2.7% | $68,400 |
| 2023 | $1,310 +0.8% | $68,400 +23% |
| 2022 | $1,300 +0.8% | $55,600 |
| 2021 | $1,290 -3.7% | $55,600 +7.5% |
| 2020 | $1,340 +9.7% | $51,700 |
| 2019 | $1,222 +1% | $51,700 +13.6% |
| 2018 | $1,210 | $45,500 |
| 2017 | $1,210 +8.6% | $45,500 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $1,114 | $42,300 |
| 2015 | $1,114 +5.9% | $42,300 +2.9% |
| 2014 | $1,052 | $41,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,100 +0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $40,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $40,900 -5.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $43,100 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $43,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $43,700 +11.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,300 +10.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $35,700 +12.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,740 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,740 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous South
- 1308 Emma Ave