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Pending
$209,000
5beds
1,272sqft

1605 Oakland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

5beds
1,272sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1988
9,670 sqft
No data
$164 price/sqft

What's special

Generous dining areaConvenient main floor laundryAbundant storage space

Welcome to this spacious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom ranch home offering flexible living options and a fantastic central location! The main level features a primary suite with private full bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, another full bath, convenient main floor laundry, large living room, and generous dining area. The finished lower level ...

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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740802MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Kitchen

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Listed by:

Misty Darling (515)962-5555,

BH&G Real Estate Innovations

Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740802MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
  • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Laundry: Main Level
Features
  • Dining Area, Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
  • Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 1,272
  • Total interior livable area: 1,272 sqft
  • Finished area below ground: 1,000
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Property

Features
  • Stories: 1
  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck
  • Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
  • Size: 9,670 Square Feet
Details
  • Parcel number: 08005044002000
  • Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Ranch
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Poured
  • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
  • Year built: 1988

Utilities & green energy

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
  • Has HOA: No
Location
  • Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $164/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $159,000
  • Annual tax amount: $2,997
  • Date on market: 5/14/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 24 days
  • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
  • Road surface type: Concrete

Price history

DateEventPrice
5/18/2026Pending sale$209,000$164/sqft
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5/14/2026Listed for sale$209,000+21.2%$164/sqft
Source: DMMLS #740802 Report a problem
12/4/2023Sold$172,400+1.5%$136/sqft
Source: DMMLS #683958 Report a problem
10/23/2023Pending sale$169,900$134/sqft
Source: DMMLS #683958 Report a problem
10/18/2023Listed for sale$169,900+123.5%$134/sqft
Source: DMMLS #683958 Report a problem
4/15/2016Sold$76,007+1.3%$60/sqft
Source: DMMLS #511764 Report a problem
2/17/2016Listed for sale$75,000-21.1%$59/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #511764 Report a problem
6/1/2015Listing removed$95,000$75/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #436889 Report a problem
2/14/2015Price change$95,000-6.4%$75/sqft
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11/18/2014Price change$101,500-1%$80/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #436889 Report a problem
9/6/2014Price change$102,500-6.8%$81/sqft
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5/31/2014Listed for sale$110,000$86/sqft
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #436889 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$2,796 +10.3%$159,000 +14.1%
2024$2,534 +5.9%$139,300
2023$2,392 +0.8%$139,300 +26.2%
2022$2,372 +6.8%$110,400
2021$2,220 -3.6%$110,400 +13.1%
2020$2,302 +5%$97,600
2019$2,192 +1.3%$97,600 +8.3%
2018$2,164 $90,100
2017$2,164 +2.6%$90,100 +1.5%
2016$2,110 $88,800
2015$2,110 +2.7%$88,800 -0.3%
2014$2,054 $89,100
2013-- $89,100 -1.9%
2012-- $90,800
2011-- $90,800 +2.5%
2010-- $88,600
2009-- $88,600 -2.9%
2008-- $91,200
2007-- $91,200 +10%
2006-- $82,900
2005-- $82,900 +8.5%
2003-- $76,400 +8.7%
2002-- $70,280
2001-- $70,280

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$1,404/mo
Principal & interest
$1141
Property taxes
$263
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Estimated market value

$209,700

$199,000 - $220,000

$1,716/mo

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Neighborhood: River Bend

Nearby schools

Moulton Elementary School
Grades PK-50.2 miles
5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10
Student Progress Rating
8/10
Harding Middle School
Grades 6-81.4 miles
2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10
Student Progress Rating
2/10
North High School
Grades 9-120.7 miles
2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10
College Readiness Rating
1/10
Student Progress Rating
4/10