Beautifully maintained and loaded with updates, this south Des Moines gem is one you won’t want to miss! Step inside to find a spacious living room, inviting eat-in kitchen, beautifully remodeled bathroom, new floors and paint. The partially finished basement offers additional living space and another bathroom, providing extra room to spread out! The outdoor space is just as impressive! Step outside to a fantastic covered patio perfect for entertaining, summer BBQs, or relaxing evenings overlooking the beautiful, fully fenced backyard. A spacious two-car detached garage adds even more value! Major improvements include a new roof (2020), oversized gutters (2020), patio (2020), new A/C and coil (2026), and added attic insulation for improved efficiency. This home offers comfort, charm, and peace of mind. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this move-in-ready home yours!
For sale
Price cut: $5K (10/18)
$220,000
19 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
974sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
0.26 Acres Lot
$216,800 Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Another bathroomBeautifully remodeled bathroomSpacious two-car detached garageBeautiful fully fenced backyardNew floors and paintInviting eat-in kitchen
- 9 days
- 628
- 51
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susie Sheldahl (515)419-1620,
Realty One Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 751055
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 974
- Total interior livable area: 974 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 250
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 010019323000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
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: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $200,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,696
- Date on market: 10/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$216,800
$206,000 - $228,000
$1,494/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2026 | Price change | $220,000-2.2%$226/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #751055 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+95.7%$231/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #751055 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Sold | $115,000-0.8%$118/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #454154 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2015 | Price change | $115,900-3.3%$119/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #454154 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2015 | Listed for sale | $119,900+2.6%$123/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #454154 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2014 | Listing removed | $116,900$120/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #439529 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2014 | Price change | $116,900-2.5%$120/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #439529 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2014 | Price change | $119,900-4%$123/sqft |
Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #431578 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $124,900+7.2%$128/sqft |
Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #431578 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2006 | Sold | $116,500+33.9%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2000 | Sold | $87,000$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,528 +2.1% | $200,600 +7.8% |
| 2024 | $3,454 +7.7% | $186,000 |
| 2023 | $3,208 +0.8% | $186,000 +28.3% |
| 2022 | $3,182 +18.2% | $145,000 |
| 2021 | $2,692 -3.6% | $145,000 +24.5% |
| 2020 | $2,792 +5.2% | $116,500 |
| 2019 | $2,654 +1.2% | $116,500 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $2,622 | $107,300 |
| 2017 | $2,622 +9.6% | $107,300 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $2,392 | $99,500 |
| 2015 | $2,392 +2.7% | $99,500 -0.3% |
| 2014 | $2,328 | $99,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,800 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,200 -7.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $108,300 +2.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $105,800 +5.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,200 +11.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,800 +17% |
| 2002 | -- | $76,770 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,770 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
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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