For sale

$80,000

1308 Lewis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

624sqft

$608/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1928

-- sqft lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$128/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New roofPlenty of outdoor space

Bring your vision to this South Des Moines investment opportunity! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow has been completely gutted and is ready for its next owner to bring it back to life. A new roof has already been installed, giving you a head start on the project. Situated on a spacious 8,100 sq. ft. lot, there is plenty of outdoor space and potential. Whether you're an investor looking for your next flip, a contractor searching for a renovation project, or a buyer ready to create a home of your own, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Property is being sold in its current condition. All information obtained from seller and public records.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

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Cooling

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Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 624
Total interior livable area: 624 sqft

Property

Details

Parcel number: 12003008000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1928

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: $128/sqft
Tax assessed value: $99,100
Annual tax amount: $1,747
Date on market: 8/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 4 days
Listing terms: Cash
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/26/2026	Listed for sale	$80,000+100%$128/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747885 Report a problem
8/12/2025	Sold	$40,000-28.6%$64/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/7/2016	Sold	$56,000+148.9%$90/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/17/2013	Sold	$22,500-64%$36/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
5/17/2008	Listing removed	$62,500$100/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker** #327072 Report a problem
4/26/2008	Listed for sale	$62,500+42%$100/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker** #327072 Report a problem
4/21/2005	Sold	$44,000-22.7%$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/23/2003	Sold	$56,900+107.1%$91/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/25/2002	Sold	$27,469-37.6%$44/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
9/9/1999	Sold	$44,000$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,501 +106.4%	$99,100 +15%
2024	$1,696 +3.3%	$86,200
2023	$1,642 +0.7%	$86,200 +23.7%
2022	$1,630 -38.4%	$69,700
2021	$2,648 +57%	$69,700 +7.2%
2020	$1,686 +9.5%	$65,000
2019	$1,540 -32.1%	$65,000 +13.4%
2018	$2,267 +48.8%	$57,300
2017	$1,524 +2.4%	$57,300 +1.4%
2016	$1,488	$56,500
2015	$1,488 +4.9%	$56,500 +2%
2014	$1,418	$55,400
2013	--	$55,400 -0.4%
2012	--	$55,600
2011	--	$55,600 -7.6%
2010	--	$60,200
2009	--	$60,200 +4.9%
2008	--	$57,400
2007	--	$57,400 +4.2%
2006	--	$55,100
2005	--	$55,100 +13.5%
2003	--	$48,550 +12.7%
2002	--	$43,070
2001	--	$43,070