Welcome to this one owner 1.5 story home just east of MLK on Washington Avenue. There is a bedroom with walk-in closet and full bathroom on the main, a living room, space for dining table and kitchen. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and another full bath. The lower level is a clean canvas ready for finish, complete with an egress window, laundry area, and plenty of storage. Ceiling fans throughout the house! There’s space for a garage to be added and a new storage shed for all things lawn care. The property is 100% fenced, has a deck off the slider from the house and a bonus enclosed porch type area, perfect for a gardener’s potting space or relaxing.
Sold for $165,500
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$165,500
1821 Washington Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
3beds
977sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$165,500 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$1,415 Estimated rent
Home value
$165,500
$157,000 - $174,000
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Space for dining tableEgress windowLaundry areaPlenty of storageBedroom with walk-in closet
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Listed by:
Tony Sly (515)202-9859,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Angie Sly 515-202-0682,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Zlatka Kuckovic
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738671
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Daylight,Egress Windows,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 977
- Total interior livable area: 977 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 08001761000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1999
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: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,105
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 2 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Sold | $165,500-2.1%$169/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #738671 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2026 | Pending sale | $169,000$173/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738671 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,000+73.3%$173/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #738671 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/1999 | Sold | $97,500$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,736 -5% | $126,300 +14.4% |
| 2024 | $1,828 +7.4% | $110,400 |
| 2023 | $1,702 +0.8% | $110,400 +36.1% |
| 2022 | $1,688 +6.2% | $81,100 |
| 2021 | $1,590 -3.4% | $81,100 +12.2% |
| 2020 | $1,646 +5.5% | $72,300 |
| 2019 | $1,560 +1.3% | $72,300 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $1,540 | $66,600 |
| 2017 | $1,540 -0.6% | $66,600 -1.3% |
| 2016 | $1,550 | $67,500 |
| 2015 | $1,550 +0.9% | $67,500 -2% |
| 2014 | $1,536 | $68,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $68,900 -16.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $82,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,500 -2.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $84,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $84,800 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $81,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $81,300 -4.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $85,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,000 +20.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $70,680 +42.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,570 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mondamin Presidential
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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