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    • Price cut: $9.9K (7/7)
    $180,000

    1805 Oakland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

    3beds
    1,895sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1865
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $95/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    First-floor laundryTimeless architectural detailsCharming victorian-style beauty
    Your Historic Riverbend dream home just hit the market! This charming Victorian-style beauty is bursting with character, opportunity, and nearly 1,900 sq. ft. of space to make your own! Featuring 3 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths, first-floor laundry, and timeless architectural details you simply can’t find in newer homes, this one is full of potential and personality. Located in the highly desirable NFC area, this home may qualify for a $15,000 FORGIVABLE loan program, giving buyers incredible assistance to personalize and build equity faster! Plus, it’s part of the Improving Our Neighborhood (ION) Program, offering even more opportunities to invest in this thriving community. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or someone dreaming of restoring a historic gem, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Minutes from I-235, downtown, restaurants and only about 10 minutes to Blank Park Zoo, I-80 and the the airport! Historic charm. Prime location. Endless potential. Come see it before someone else falls in love first!
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    Listed by:

    Michele Nyheim (515)971-5254,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 737670MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area, Cable TV
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,895
      • Total interior livable area: 1,895 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      • Fencing: Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 0.27 Acres
      • Dimensions: 75 x 158
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 08005023001000
      • Zoning: N5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Two Story,Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1865

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $95/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $102,000
      • Annual tax amount: $1,922
      • Date on market: 4/3/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 94 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/7/2026Price change$180,000-5.2%$95/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737670 Report a problem
        5/26/2026Price change$189,900-2.9%$100/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737670 Report a problem
        5/7/2026Listed for sale$195,500$103/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737670 Report a problem
        4/21/2026Listing removed$195,500$103/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737670 Report a problem
        4/8/2026Price change$195,500-21.8%$103/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737670 Report a problem
        4/3/2026Listed for sale$250,000+114.6%$132/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #737670 Report a problem
        5/9/2019Listing removed$116,500$61/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #579453 Report a problem
        4/20/2019Price change$116,500-3.3%$61/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #579453 Report a problem
        4/9/2019Listed for sale$120,500$64/sqft
        Source: Iowa Realty #579453 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $102,000 +15.5%
        2024-- $88,300
        2023-- $88,300 +26.5%
        2022-- $69,800
        2021-- $69,800 +14.4%
        2020-- $61,000
        2019-- $61,000 -30.4%
        2018-- $87,600
        2017-- $87,600 +5.4%
        2016$1,872 $83,100
        2015$1,872 +4.3%$83,100 +4%
        2014$1,795 $79,900
        2013-- $79,900 -0.7%
        2012-- $80,500
        2011-- $80,500 +8.1%
        2010-- $74,500
        2009-- $74,500 -3%
        2008-- $76,800
        2007-- $76,800 +14.6%
        2006-- $67,000
        2005-- $67,000 +9.6%
        2003-- $61,120 +14.5%
        2002-- $53,390
        2001-- $53,390
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: River Bend

        Getting around

        62 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        39 / 100
        Some Transit
        50 / 100
        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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