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    • $150,000

    1601 Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    1,008sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1962
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $152,000 Zestimate®
    $149/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Spacious fully fenced backyard
    This 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch is full of opportunity for investors, first-time buyers, or anyone looking to add their own personal style. With solid bones and plenty of potential, this home is ready for your updates and vision. The full unfinished walkout basement offers endless possibilities for additional living space, a recreation room, home office, or workshop. Outside, you'll find a spacious, fully fenced backyard perfect for pets, gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. A 1-car detached garage provides added storage and convenience. Ideally located just minutes from the airport, Gray's Lake, shopping, dining, parks, and downtown amenities, this home combines value, location, and potential. Don't miss your chance to make it your own!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stephanie Mehmen (515)291-4940,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743540MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
      • Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,008
      • Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Fencing: Chain Link
      Lot
      • Size: 0.26 Acres
      • Dimensions: 75 x 150
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 12001884000000
      • Zoning: Res

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1962

      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: $149/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $172,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,242
      • Date on market: 6/29/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Asphalt

        Estimated market value

        $152,000

        $144,000 - $160,000

        $1,594/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        6/30/2026Pending sale$150,000$149/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743540 Report a problem
        6/29/2026Listed for sale$150,000+138.1%$149/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #743540 Report a problem
        1/16/1996Sold$63,000$63/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$2,642 -2.6%$172,000 +4.9%
        2024$2,712 -4.5%$164,000
        2023$2,840 +0.9%$164,000 +23.5%
        2022$2,816 +4.8%$132,800
        2021$2,686 -3.5%$132,800 +11.1%
        2020$2,782 +8.6%$119,500
        2019$2,562 +1.3%$119,500 +11.6%
        2018$2,528 $107,100
        2017$2,528 +11.4%$107,100 +9.1%
        2016$2,270 $98,200
        2015$2,270 +5.8%$98,200 +2.2%
        2014$2,146 $96,100
        2013-- $96,100 -0.3%
        2012-- $96,400
        2011-- $96,400 -3.7%
        2010-- $100,100
        2009-- $100,100 +1.7%
        2008-- $98,400
        2007-- $98,400 +9.8%
        2006-- $89,600
        2005-- $89,600 +10.5%
        2003-- $81,120 +18.2%
        2002-- $68,640
        2001-- $68,640
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Watrous South

        Getting around

        38 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        25 / 100
        Some Transit
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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