Fall in Love with this Classical California Ranch. Step into the Conversation Room with Built-in Sitting area, Huge Vaulted Ceiling, Cozy up to the Brick Wood Burning Fireplace. Entertaining is sure to be a hit with the Heyward Wakefield Furniture (can be included) in the Vaulted Great room & Dining Area Or Just relax & enjoy the sunshine from the floor to Ceiling windows. Beautifully appointed Sputnik Lighting with Rea-stats for setting the mood. Hearth room with Built-in Grill (not used), Retro Style Kitchen with Modern Dishwasher & Rebuilt cooktop. The Half Bath is pre-plumbed to add a shower. Check out the Huge Laundry/Mud Room with Built in Desk area perfect for the work from home Office. You might even feel like you're at a Vacation Home with the full-length wall of windows with Southern Exposure. The garage features heating and Storage area. Home is served by 2 newer Furnaces and the roof was replaced approx 14yrs ago. You will love the lighted closets & window Valances with courtesy lighting. Conveniently located to Airport, Grays lake, Wakonda Club and Downtown. Turn the Key and move into this clean and well maintained home that could be yours! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Sold for $280,000
$280,000
1504 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
2,083sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.29 Acres Lot
$302,200 Zestimate®
$134/sqft
$2,192 Estimated rent
Home value
$302,200
$287,000 - $317,000
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Classical california ranchBuilt - in grillMud roomStorage areaRetro style kitchenSouthern exposureBuilt in desk area
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Listed by:
Mary Hamilton Ross (515)979-7359,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Meghan O'Brien
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 692254
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,083
- Total interior livable area: 2,083 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 12006347001001
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
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: $134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $252,300
- Annual tax amount: $4,232
- Date on market: 4/1/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 | Sold | $280,000+9.8%$134/sqft |
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| 4/2/2024 | Pending sale | $255,000$122/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $255,000+51.8%$122/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692254 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2008 | Listing removed | $168,000$81/sqft |
Source: EpropertySites #313549 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2008 | Listed for sale | $168,000+26.8%$81/sqft |
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| 10/6/2004 | Sold | $132,500$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,422 +7.1% | $252,300 +14.5% |
| 2024 | $4,128 +2.6% | $220,300 |
| 2023 | $4,024 +0.8% | $220,300 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $3,992 -0.2% | $179,600 |
| 2021 | $4,002 -3.6% | $179,600 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $4,152 -2.4% | $169,000 |
| 2019 | $4,252 +1% | $169,000 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $4,208 | $158,200 |
| 2017 | $4,208 +12.9% | $158,200 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $3,728 | $141,500 |
| 2015 | $3,728 +3.9% | $141,500 +1% |
| 2014 | $3,588 | $140,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $140,100 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $140,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $140,800 -3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $146,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $146,000 +1.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $143,500 +0.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $143,100 +9.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $130,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $130,500 +14.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,940 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $103,570 |
| 2001 | -- | $103,570 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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