You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the space in this charming two-story home located south of Des Moines, close to great amenities, restaurants, Gray’s Lake, Water Works Park, and nearby walking paths. Mature trees, established landscaping, privacy bushes, and a fully privacy-fenced yard create a peaceful outdoor setting. Enjoy the charming front porch and inviting double front doors.
The main level features solid-surface flooring in the living and dining rooms, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, pantry, included appliances, and convenient main-level laundry. The oversized family room offers a gas fireplace, while a half bath adds convenience. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The lower-level recreation room includes a second gas fireplace and plenty of room to expand or customize.
Additional highlights include an oversized side-load two-car garage and third-car parking pad. Well-maintained wood floors, and several recent updates, including the roof, HVAC system, appliances, and sewer line are definitely noteworthy. Washer and dryer are included.
Special Financing Incentives available on this property from SIRVA Mortgage.
For sale
$450,000
1901 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
2,786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
0.49 Acres Lot
$435,800 Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceSecond gas fireplaceIncluded appliancesLower-level recreation roomOversized family roomHalf bathMature trees
- 23 days
- 1,365
- 114
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Teresa Knox 515-240-3078,
Iowa Realty Ankeny
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749671
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,786
- Total interior livable area: 2,786 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 700
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Dimensions: 115 x 187
Details
- Parcel number: 01003972028000
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $162/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,600
- Annual tax amount: $7,927
- Date on market: 9/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 23 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$435,800
$414,000 - $458,000
$2,784/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $450,000+5.9%$162/sqft |
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| 7/21/2023 | Sold | $425,000+1.7%$153/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #672297 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Pending sale | $418,000$150/sqft |
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| 6/5/2023 | Price change | $418,000-1.6%$150/sqft |
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| 5/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $425,000$153/sqft |
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| 5/5/2023 | Pending sale | $425,000$153/sqft |
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| 5/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $425,000+96.8%$153/sqft |
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| 2/6/2015 | Sold | $216,000+0.3%$78/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #437312 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2014 | Price change | $215,400-7.3%$77/sqft |
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| 8/19/2014 | Price change | $232,400-3.1%$83/sqft |
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| 6/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $239,900+17.1%$86/sqft |
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| 8/23/2011 | Listing removed | $204,900$74/sqft |
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| 2/15/2011 | Listed for sale | $204,900-2.4%$74/sqft |
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| 10/31/2010 | Listing removed | $209,900$75/sqft |
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| 9/10/2010 | Price change | $209,900-1.4%$75/sqft |
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| 8/15/2010 | Price change | $212,900-3.2%$76/sqft |
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| 4/29/2010 | Price change | $219,900-4.3%$79/sqft |
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| 2/9/2010 | Listed for sale | $229,900$83/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #353174 Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2009 | Listing removed | $229,900$83/sqft |
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| 11/7/2009 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$83/sqft |
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| 9/5/2009 | Listed for sale | $239,900-7.7%$86/sqft |
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| 6/13/2009 | Listing removed | $259,900$93/sqft |
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| 2/28/2009 | Price change | $259,900-4.4%$93/sqft |
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| 11/13/2008 | Listed for sale | $272,000+45.1%$98/sqft |
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| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $187,500$67/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,082 +5.7% | $420,600 +38.8% |
| 2024 | $5,754 | $303,000 |
| 2023 | $5,754 +0.8% | $303,000 +19.8% |
| 2022 | $5,708 +5.1% | $253,000 |
| 2021 | $5,432 -3.7% | $253,000 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $5,638 -1.2% | $226,300 |
| 2019 | $5,706 +1.1% | $226,300 +2.5% |
| 2018 | $5,642 | $220,800 |
| 2017 | $5,642 +2% | $220,800 +1% |
| 2016 | $5,534 | $218,700 |
| 2015 | $5,534 -7.6% | $218,700 -10% |
| 2014 | $5,992 | $242,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $242,900 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $244,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $244,700 +0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $242,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $242,500 -1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $245,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $245,500 +10% |
| 2006 | -- | $223,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $223,100 +0% |
| 2003 | -- | $223,090 +15.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $193,290 |
| 2001 | -- | $193,290 |
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Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
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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