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    • $539,000

    1900 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    4beds
    2,322sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    1.75 Acres Lot
    $524,400 Zestimate®
    $232/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Mid-century modern homeFully fenced yardGenerous lot size
    Situated on 1.75 acres, and currently zoned MX3 (COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL USES), this mid-century modern home offers exceptional space, versatility, and income potential. This residence offers timeless architectural appeal, an attached 2-car garage, plus an additional 3-car detached garage, perfect for hobbyists, car enthusiasts, storage, or workshop space. The fully fenced yard provides privacy and ample outdoor room to enjoy. A standout feature is the separate caretaker quarters addition featuring 2 bedrooms and a ¾ bath, offering excellent potential for rental income, guest quarters, multigenerational living, or private office space. With mixed-use zoning and a generous lot size, this property presents exceptional versatility for residential living with future commercial potential, ideal for an owner-occupied business, investment opportunity, or redevelopment vision. Whether you're seeking a distinctive home with expansion possibilities, an income-producing property, or a strategic location in Des Moines, this property offers outstanding flexibility and opportunity. All information received from seller and public records.
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    Listed by:

    Krisanne Colby (515)639-9998,

    Simply Better Realty, LLC

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734649MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 4
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
      • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
      • Basement: Finished
      • Number of fireplaces: 2
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,322
      • Total interior livable area: 2,322 sqft
      • Finished area below ground: 504

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Grab Bars
      Features
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      • Exterior features: Deck
      • Fencing: Metal
      Lot
      • Size: 1.75 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 120/01647114000
      • Zoning: MX3

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Rubber
      Condition
      • Year built: 1954

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $232/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $417,600
      • Annual tax amount: $7,427
      • Date on market: 3/9/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 131 days
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

        $524,400

        $498,000 - $551,000

        $2,640/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/17/2026Price change$539,000-8.6%$232/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #734649 Report a problem
        3/9/2026Listed for sale$589,900$254/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #734649 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$6,856 +0.2%$417,600 +11.7%
        2024$6,842 +0.3%$373,900
        2023$6,822 +0.8%$373,900 +23.9%
        2022$6,766 +0.1%$301,700
        2021$6,760 -3.6%$301,700 +6.7%
        2020$7,016 +3.8%$282,800
        2019$6,762 +1.1%$282,800 +7.4%
        2018$6,686 $263,400
        2017$6,686 +13.9%$263,400 +12.2%
        2016$5,868 $234,700
        2015$5,868 +9.6%$234,700 +6%
        2014$5,356 $221,500
        2013-- $221,500 +0.8%
        2012-- $219,800
        2011-- $219,800 -6.2%
        2010-- $234,400
        2009-- $234,400 +12.7%
        2008-- $208,000
        2007-- $208,000 +20.9%
        2006-- $172,100
        2005-- $172,100 +8.6%
        2003-- $158,520 +22.6%
        2002-- $129,330
        2001-- $129,330
        Find assessor info on the county website

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Watrous South

        Getting around

        67 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        22 / 100
        Minimal Transit
        45 / 100
        Somewhat 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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