Move-in ready with a functional layout and plenty of space to make your own! The main level offers a bright living area, a spacious kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, and a dining area perfect for everyday living. Upstairs you'll find generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom, while the attached garage provides additional storage and convenience. Whether you're searching for your next home or a great investment opportunity, this property offers low-maintenance living in a convenient Des Moines location. Close to shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and major commuter routes with quick access to downtown.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/16)
$139,900
1903 E Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50320
2beds
1,009sqft
Townhouse, Condominium
Built in 1981
4,399 Square Feet Lot
$135,900 Zestimate®
$139/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 23 days |
- 494 |
- 30 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lindsay Prothero 515-745-7595,
GoSynergy Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746571
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,009
- Total interior livable area: 1,009 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 4,399 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 125
Details
- Parcel number: 01003972622002
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Bi-Level
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Condominium
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
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: $139/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $112,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,190
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 24 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$135,900
$129,000 - $143,000
$1,083/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Price change | $139,900-6.7%$139/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746571 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $149,900+115.7%$149/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746571 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2005 | Sold | $69,500+40.4%$69/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2000 | Sold | $49,500$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,890 +2.1% | $112,400 +19.4% |
| 2024 | $1,852 +5.6% | $94,100 |
| 2023 | $1,754 +0.8% | $94,100 +26.5% |
| 2022 | $1,740 -0.2% | $74,400 |
| 2021 | $1,744 -3.8% | $74,400 +6.4% |
| 2020 | $1,812 -0.4% | $69,900 |
| 2019 | $1,820 +1.1% | $69,900 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $1,800 | $67,700 |
| 2017 | $1,800 +7.8% | $67,700 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $1,670 | $63,400 |
| 2015 | $1,670 +11.6% | $63,400 +8.6% |
| 2014 | $1,496 | $58,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,400 -7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $62,900 -3.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $65,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $65,300 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,500 +3.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,300 +7.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $58,140 +22.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,490 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,490 |
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Neighborhood: Pioneer Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10River Woods Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10East 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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