For sale

Price cut: $5K (4/28)

$129,900

1916 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314

2beds

768sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1922

5,575 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$169/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

New flooringEnclosed front porchNewer shinglesDining room

Cheaper than renting!!! Great price on this 2 bed 1 bath home located in central Des Moines. This home is ready to move in and it offers new flooring and paint, newer shingles, siding and windows. Great size living room, kitchen and dining room. Enclosed front porch. Alley access available for extra parking. Won't last long at this price!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Features

Basement: Partial,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 768
Total interior livable area: 768 sqft

Property

Lot

Size: 5,575 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 139
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 08001724000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1922

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: $59,600
Annual tax amount: $1,020
Date on market: 12/20/2025
Cumulative days on market: 206 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Road surface type: Concrete

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/28/2026	Price change	$129,900-3.7%$169/sqft
Source: DMMLS #731893 Report a problem
1/12/2026	Price change	$134,900-3.6%$176/sqft
Source: DMMLS #731893 Report a problem
12/20/2025	Listed for sale	$139,900+135.1%$182/sqft
Source: DMMLS #731893 Report a problem
9/6/2007	Sold	$59,500+116.4%$77/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/26/2003	Sold	$27,500+12.2%$36/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/3/2002	Sold	$24,500$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,020 +2%	$59,600 +17.3%
2024	$1,000 +12.6%	$50,800
2023	$888 +0.7%	$50,800 +34.7%
2022	$882 +5.8%	$37,700
2021	$834 -3.7%	$37,700 +12.9%
2020	$866 +6.7%	$33,400
2019	$812 +1%	$33,400 +10.6%
2018	$804	$30,200
2017	$804 +1%	$30,200
2016	$796	$30,200
2015	$796 +0.5%	$30,200 -2.3%
2014	$792	$30,900
2013	--	$30,900 -14.9%
2012	--	$36,300
2011	--	$36,300 -9.9%
2010	--	$40,300
2009	--	$40,300 +4.4%
2008	--	$38,600
2007	--	$38,600 +26.6%
2006	--	$30,500
2005	--	$30,500 +18.6%
2003	--	$25,720 +42.8%
2002	--	$18,010
2001	--	$18,010

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