This is a nice house for a first time home buyer or if you are looking an investment property. This house features 3 bedroom & 1 bathroom updated in the last couple of years.
The plumbing & electrical systems were replace in 2016, The Central A/C unit was replaced in the Summer 2025 and the basement was waterproofed in November 2025. The front deck was also replaced recently.
For sale
$270,000
1617 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
4beds
1,276sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1891
9,234 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$212/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Front deck
- 145 days |
- 42 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rafael Geronimo (515)708-1699,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734771
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,276
- Total interior livable area: 1,276 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 9,234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 140
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08004975000000
- Zoning: n5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1891
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: $212/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $148,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,586
- Date on market: 2/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 147 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000+2354.5%$212/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #734771 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2016 | Sold | $11,000-78%$9/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2005 | Sold | $50,000$39/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,586 +2.1% | $148,900 +15.6% |
| 2024 | $2,534 +12% | $128,800 |
| 2023 | $2,262 +0.7% | $128,800 +34.2% |
| 2022 | $2,246 +5.1% | $96,000 |
| 2021 | $2,136 +22.2% | $96,000 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $1,748 +167.3% | $85,600 +27% |
| 2019 | $654 +17.2% | $67,400 +177.4% |
| 2018 | $558 | $24,300 +15.7% |
| 2017 | $558 +86% | $21,000 +84.2% |
| 2016 | $300 | $11,400 |
| 2015 | $300 -69.8% | $11,400 -3.4% |
| 2014 | $995 | $11,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $11,800 -58.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $28,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $28,400 +8.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $26,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $26,100 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $25,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,000 -38.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $40,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $40,600 +18.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $34,270 +20.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $28,350 |
| 2001 | -- | $28,350 |
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Neighborhood: Mondamin Presidential
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10King Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 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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