Must see this cozy three bedroom ranch home with one bath that is close to the airport and has a one attached garage. It has a large open front porch for enjoying the neighborhood and a wide concrete driveway for extra parking. The shingles on the roof are only four years old. There are granite countertops and soft close cabinets in the work saver kitchen overlooking a spacious fenced back yard. The full unfinished basement has been waterproofed and reinforced by Midwest Basement Systems with a life time warranty. This home has been fully insulated in the sidewalls and attic last year and a new sewer line from the house to the street. At the back of the house enjoy this covered concrete patio for barbecues. Show and see!
Sold for $180,000
Zestimate®
$180,000
1501 Carrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
908sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
0.26 Acres Lot
$180,000 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$1,379 Estimated rent
Home value
$180,000
$171,000 - $189,000
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Granite countertopsWork saver kitchenOne attached garageLarge open front porchSoft close cabinets
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Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Bought with:
Trevor Gearhart
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739172
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 908
- Total interior livable area: 908 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grab Bars
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fire Pit, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12006106000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1951
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: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,390
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Sold | $180,000-2.7%$198/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #739172 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Pending sale | $185,000$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739172 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+6.9%$204/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739172 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2022 | Sold | $173,000+1.8%$191/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #657437 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2022 | Pending sale | $170,000$187/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $170,000+3%$187/sqft |
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| 6/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/4/2022 | Pending sale | $165,000$182/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Price change | $165,000-5.7%$182/sqft |
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| 4/30/2022 | Price change | $175,000-5.4%$193/sqft |
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| 4/4/2022 | Price change | $185,000-2.6%$204/sqft |
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| 3/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $190,000+31%$209/sqft |
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| 7/31/2018 | Sold | $145,000+16%$160/sqft |
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| 7/26/2017 | Sold | $125,000-1.5%$138/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Pending sale | $126,900$140/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #539958 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2017 | Listed for sale | $126,900$140/sqft |
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| 5/22/2017 | Pending sale | $126,900-0.1%$140/sqft |
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| 5/20/2017 | Sold | $127,000+0.1%$140/sqft |
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| 5/19/2017 | Listed for sale | $126,900+7.5%$140/sqft |
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| 5/24/2008 | Listing removed | $118,000$130/sqft |
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| 1/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $118,000+49.4%$130/sqft |
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| 4/25/2000 | Sold | $79,000+9.2%$87/sqft |
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| 10/13/1998 | Sold | $72,335$80/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,186 +2.2% | $188,700 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $3,116 +3.7% | $168,900 |
| 2023 | $3,004 +0.9% | $168,900 +20.9% |
| 2022 | $2,978 +0.1% | $139,700 |
| 2021 | $2,976 -3.5% | $139,700 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $3,084 -6% | $131,100 |
| 2019 | $3,282 +8.8% | $131,100 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $3,016 | $122,100 |
| 2017 | $3,016 +14.5% | $122,100 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $2,634 | $108,700 |
| 2015 | $2,634 +9.1% | $108,700 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $2,414 | $103,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,200 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,400 -3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $107,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $107,300 +4.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,700 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,700 +9.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,740 +7.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,320 |
| 2001 | -- | $81,320 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln 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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