Move-in ready 2BR, 1BA home with a versatile flex room ideal for a home office, playroom, guest room, or potential 3rd bedroom. Major updates include new windows, roof, and water heater (2020). All appliances stay! Enjoy a large fenced backyard and oversized 2-stall garage with plenty of room for storage. Convenient Des Moines location close to shopping, dining, parks, and more. Great opportunity for owner-occupants or investors! The home has been well cared for & is very clean.
For sale
$159,000
1504 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
0.26 Acres Lot
$172,100 Zestimate®
$184/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large fenced backyardAll appliances stay
- 2 days |
- 551 |
- 42 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ted Grob 515-453-6065,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744508
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Dimensions: 60 x 190
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12001603000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block, Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
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: $184/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $147,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,771
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$172,100
$158,000 - $184,000
$1,476/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,000+87.1%$184/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744508 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2017 | Sold | $85,000-8.6%$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #526109 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2017 | Pending sale | $93,000$108/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2016 | Price change | $93,000-4.1%$108/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2016 | Price change | $97,000-3%$112/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2016 | Listed for sale | $100,000+25.8%$116/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2014 | Listing removed | $79,500$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #439422 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2014 | Listed for sale | $79,500+23.3%$92/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #439422 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2001 | Sold | $64,500$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,808 +2% | $147,000 +5.1% |
| 2024 | $2,752 +3.1% | $139,900 |
| 2023 | $2,670 +0.8% | $139,900 +23.5% |
| 2022 | $2,650 +2.4% | $113,300 |
| 2021 | $2,588 -3.7% | $113,300 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $2,688 +3.9% | $103,700 |
| 2019 | $2,588 +1% | $103,700 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $2,562 | $96,300 |
| 2017 | $2,562 +9.4% | $96,300 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $2,342 | $88,900 |
| 2015 | $2,342 +6.1% | $88,900 +3.1% |
| 2014 | $2,208 | $86,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,200 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,400 -3.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $89,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,300 -6% |
| 2008 | -- | $95,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $95,000 +10.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,000 +14% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,470 +7.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,970 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,970 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous South
- 1504 Porter Ave
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