This versatile ranch home offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing plenty of space for growing families, multi-generational living, or those needing extra room. The main level features a comfortable living space with eat-in kitchen while the finished lower level provides an extra living area and bedrooms. Situated on a generous lot on the end of the street in the established Oak Park neighborhood, walk to Riverview Park or the nearby Highland Park area with coffee shops, bakeries, and boutiques. Bring your ideas and personal touched to make it your own! Schedule a showing today!
For sale
$196,000
1516 Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
5beds
816sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,410/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1970
6,141 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$240/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Eat-in kitchenComfortable living space
- 4 days |
- 269 |
- 18 |
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Listed by:
Aimee Lovan (515)710-8061,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743551
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 528
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,141 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 123
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 07005029000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
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: $240/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $198,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,472
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $196,000$240/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #743551 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Pending sale | $196,000$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #743551 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $196,000+161.3%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #743551 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2019 | Sold | $75,000-6.1%$92/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #576105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2019 | Pending sale | $79,900$98/sqft |
Source: Birkenholz Real Estate #576105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $79,900-11.6%$98/sqft |
Source: Birkenholz Real Estate #576105 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2017 | Sold | $90,375-15.5%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2006 | Sold | $107,000+8.1%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2005 | Sold | $99,000$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,300 +2.2% | $198,800 +13.9% |
| 2024 | $3,228 +1.1% | $174,600 |
| 2023 | $3,194 +0.8% | $174,600 +20.9% |
| 2022 | $3,168 +5.2% | $144,400 |
| 2021 | $3,012 -3.6% | $144,400 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $3,124 -3.2% | $129,300 |
| 2019 | $3,226 +9% | $129,300 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $2,960 | $120,000 |
| 2017 | $2,960 +11.1% | $120,000 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $2,664 | $109,600 -0.2% |
| 2015 | $2,664 +20.8% | $109,800 +6.3% |
| 2014 | $2,206 | $103,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,300 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,600 -11.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $117,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $117,400 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $116,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $116,000 +13.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $102,000 +14.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,360 +22.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,120 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,120 |
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Neighborhood: Oak Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Oak Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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