The cutest Southside home you ever did see! This home is a charmer! This 1942 ranch/bungalow was renovated with love and design in mind. The square footage used in this home is ample! Fresh paint throughout the entire house. The kitchen has been completely redone from top to bottom. The cabinets go to the ceiling allowing for ample storage. The brand new quartz countertops wrap the entirety of the cabinets to give you as much prep space as you need! All new stainless steel appliances. Brand new flooring and a backsplash to the ceiling. DREAM KITCHEN! In this home you will also find two nice size bedrooms and a full bathroom with brand new marble floors, tiled bath/shower, beadboard and a new sink with cabinet storage. As if the inside was enough..the outside of this home includes an oversized two car detached garage, a large she shed and .3 acres of land!! Call your favorite agent and book your showing today!
Sold for $215,000
$215,000
16 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
810sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
0.3 Acres Lot
$214,300 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$1,254 Estimated rent
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$201,000 - $227,000
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Two nice size bedroomsBrand new flooringBrand new quartz countertopsBacksplash to the ceiling
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Listed by:
Andria Lang 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Sanela Saric
Platinum Realty LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 720336
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 810
- Total interior livable area: 810 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 145
Details
- Parcel number: 12005223000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1942
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: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,600
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 42 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $215,000-1.8%$265/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #720336 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Pending sale | $219,000$270/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720336 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2025 | Price change | $219,000-0.4%$270/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720336 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Price change | $219,900-2.3%$271/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720336 Report a problem | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $225,000+73.1%$278/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #720336 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Sold | $130,000-23.5%$160/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2025 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$210/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710093 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2025 | Price change | $175,000+9.4%$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #710093 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $160,000$198/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX Central #708170 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Listing removed | $160,000$198/sqft |
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| 11/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $160,000+13.3%$198/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Central #708170 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2016 | Sold | $141,250$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,228 +2% | $152,400 +13% |
| 2024 | $2,184 -0.5% | $134,900 +5% |
| 2023 | $2,194 +0.8% | $128,500 +26% |
| 2022 | $2,176 -4.4% | $102,000 |
| 2021 | $2,276 -3.6% | $102,000 +2.2% |
| 2020 | $2,360 +10.8% | $99,800 |
| 2019 | $2,130 +1.2% | $99,800 +13.7% |
| 2018 | $2,104 | $87,800 |
| 2017 | $2,104 +13.1% | $87,800 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $1,860 | $79,300 |
| 2015 | $1,860 +2.3% | $79,300 -0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,818 | $79,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,900 -0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,400 -6.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,300 +11.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $77,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $77,500 +1.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,200 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,600 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,980 |
| 2001 | -- | $61,980 |
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Neighborhood: Magnolia Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 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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