The rest of this home’s story is ready to be written! This charming bungalow offers incredible potential with several updates already underway—bringing your vision one step closer to reality. Improvements include LVP flooring in the living and dining areas, partial water line replacement, and early stages of additional finished space in the basement. An anchor wall foundation system was also installed during the seller’s ownership for added peace of mind.
Inside, you’ll find a generously sized living room that flows seamlessly into the dining area—perfect for everyday living or entertaining. A cozy kitchen with lots of potential. The Main Level features two bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The basement level offers some already finished space along with an additional bathroom, providing even more room to grow. In the back the large covered pack porch is ready for your creative touches for entertaining.
Opportunity, space, and value—all waiting for your personal touch!
For sale
Price cut: $1.5K (7/27)
$98,000
1311 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
2beds
751sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
-- sqft lot
$95,800 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy kitchen
- 103 days
- 521
- 26
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Listed by:
Brown, Mollie (575)777-6832,
Iowa Realty South
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738010
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, See Remarks
- Basement: Finished,Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 751
- Total interior livable area: 751 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 356
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Details
- Parcel number: 08003456000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1921
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: $130/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,776
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 134 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$95,800
$91,000 - $101,000
$1,158/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/27/2026 | Price change | $98,000-1.5%$130/sqft |
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| 5/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $99,500$132/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Pending sale | $99,500$132/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $99,500-5.2%$132/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $105,000+10.6%$140/sqft |
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| 1/11/2022 | Sold | $94,900$126/sqft |
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| 12/2/2021 | Pending sale | $94,900$126/sqft |
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| 9/17/2021 | Price change | $94,900-3.2%$126/sqft |
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| 8/24/2021 | Listed for sale | $98,000+30.7%$130/sqft |
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| 2/7/2019 | Listing removed | $75,000$100/sqft |
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| 2/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $75,000$100/sqft |
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| 7/1/2018 | Listing removed | $75,000$100/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Listed for rent | $75,000$100/sqft |
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| 6/14/2018 | Listing removed | $75,000$100/sqft |
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| 5/21/2018 | Price change | $75,000-3.8%$100/sqft |
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| 5/1/2018 | Price change | $78,000-2.5%$104/sqft |
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| 4/24/2018 | Listed for sale | $80,000+240.4%$107/sqft |
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| 1/15/2010 | Sold | $23,500-60.8%$31/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $59,900$80/sqft |
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| 4/2/2009 | Price change | $59,900-7.8%$80/sqft |
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| 8/2/2008 | Listed for sale | $65,000+42.9%$87/sqft |
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| 5/5/2004 | Sold | $45,500$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,741 +8.4% | $94,300 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $1,606 +48.2% | $81,600 |
| 2023 | $1,084 +25.2% | $81,600 +77.4% |
| 2022 | $866 +7.7% | $46,000 |
| 2021 | $804 -3.1% | $46,000 +12.7% |
| 2020 | $830 +8.9% | $40,800 |
| 2019 | $762 +1.6% | $40,800 +10.6% |
| 2018 | $750 | $36,900 |
| 2017 | $750 +1.1% | $36,900 |
| 2016 | $742 | $36,900 |
| 2015 | $742 +17% | $36,900 +2.2% |
| 2014 | $634 | $36,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $36,100 -14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $42,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $42,300 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $44,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $44,000 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $42,200 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $39,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $39,800 +3.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,530 +22% |
| 2002 | -- | $31,590 |
| 2001 | -- | $31,590 |
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Neighborhood: Mondamin Presidential
Nearby schools
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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