For sale

Price cut: $5K (10/28)

$235,000

1602 Milton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

3beds

1,010sqft

$1,767/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

8,755 Square Feet Lot

$232,100 Zestimate^®

$233/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Storage shed behind garageLarge deck

If you need a huge garage, here’s the perfect opportunity! The 24×30 detached 3-car garage has 220 electric, heat and air, plus there’s extra parking with room for a boat or RV. And the home is great too! This quiet NE Des Moines location offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bath and 1,010 sq. ft. on the main level. The living room features a bay window with built-in lighting, while the kitchen has charming box windows and a ceiling fan. 2 bedrooms also have ceiling fans. The third bedroom off the kitchen could be formal dining or office and has sliders leading to a large deck. The basement adds approximately 500 sq. ft. of finished space, including a family room, non-conforming 4th bedroom and ¾ bath, plus additional storage space. Kitchen appliances and front-load washer and dryer are all included. Storage shed behind garage. So much space, inside and out, with a garage that’s sure to impress!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,010
Total interior livable area: 1,010 sqft
Finished area below ground: 500

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
Garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Deck
Exterior features: Deck, Storage

Lot

Size: 8,755 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 11002494000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1956

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: $233/sqft
Tax assessed value: $185,800
Annual tax amount: $3,619
Date on market: 9/23/2026
Cumulative days on market: 41 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$232,100

$220,000 - $244,000

$1,461/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/28/2026	Price change	$235,000-2.1%$233/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749883 Report a problem
9/23/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000+130.8%$238/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749883 Report a problem
4/27/2009	Sold	$104,000$103/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,120 +2.2%	$185,800 +12.2%
2024	$3,052 +4.2%	$165,600
2023	$2,928 +0.8%	$165,600 +24.4%
2022	$2,904 +7.7%	$133,100
2021	$2,696 -3.5%	$133,100 +14.2%
2020	$2,794 +1.1%	$116,600
2019	$2,764 +1.2%	$116,600 +4.7%
2018	$2,732	$111,400
2017	$2,732 +11.1%	$111,400 +9.1%
2016	$2,460	$102,100
2015	$2,460 +1.9%	$102,100 -1.1%
2014	$2,414	$103,200
2013	--	$103,200 -0.3%
2012	--	$103,500
2011	--	$103,500 -1.3%
2010	--	$104,900
2009	--	$104,900 -15%
2008	--	$123,400
2007	--	$123,400 +6.1%
2006	--	$116,300
2005	--	$116,300 +11.2%
2003	--	$104,550 +14.2%
2002	--	$91,540
2001	--	$91,540