Situated on a spacious corner lot in a charming small town just 15 minutes from West Des Moines, this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home showcases quality craftsmanship and thoughtful high-end upgrades throughout. The home also features a non-conforming bedroom perfect for a guest room, office, or flex space. The oversized primary suite offers a true retreat with new flooring and a beautiful stone fireplace that adds warmth and character. Recent updates include new appliances, new garage doors, fresh exterior paint, new landscaping, and a beautifully updated deck area. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard complete with a pergola, storage shed, and plenty of space to entertain, relax, or let pets and kids play freely. A rare combination of small-town living, modern updates, and pride of ownership.
Sold for $249,000
$249,000
1521 Dewey Ave, Perry, IA 50220
3beds
2,160sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,497.96 Square Feet Lot
$249,100 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$1,449 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,100
$237,000 - $262,000
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Beautiful stone fireplaceQuality craftsmanshipSpacious corner lotNew flooringBeautifully updated deck areaThoughtful high-end upgrades throughoutOversized primary suite
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Listed by:
Kelly Lorenzen (515)739-0073,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Keysean Moore
RE/MAX Revolution
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741644
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,160
- Total interior livable area: 2,160 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 10,497 sqft
- Dimensions: 140 x 75
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0210179006
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Perry
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $249,000$115/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741644 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $249,000$115/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741644 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000+41.5%$115/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741644 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2020 | Sold | $176,000-4.3%$81/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #604812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2020 | Pending sale | $183,900$85/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #604812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $183,900$85/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #604812 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,640 +3% | $256,070 +9.3% |
| 2024 | $4,504 +9.3% | $234,200 |
| 2023 | $4,122 +13.3% | $234,200 +29% |
| 2022 | $3,638 +38.1% | $181,570 +13.6% |
| 2021 | $2,634 +0.8% | $159,850 +46.9% |
| 2020 | $2,612 +1% | $108,790 |
| 2019 | $2,586 | $108,790 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $2,586 | $102,900 |
| 2017 | $2,586 +11.4% | $102,900 -3.7% |
| 2016 | $2,322 -9.6% | $106,850 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $2,570 +13.3% | $101,030 |
| 2014 | $2,268 -2.2% | $101,030 |
| 2013 | $2,320 +102.1% | -- |
| 2012 | $1,148 -54.7% | -- |
| 2011 | $2,532 +3.3% | -- |
| 2010 | $2,450 +4.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $2,340 +4.6% | -- |
| 2008 | $2,238 -5.3% | -- |
| 2007 | $2,364 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 50220
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAPerry Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- NAPerry Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Perry High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Perry
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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