Charming and affordable 2-bedroom, 1-bath home that's been recently updated! Fresh paint and new flooring give this home a clean, modern feel. The interior is bright, inviting, and move-in ready. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment property, this home offers great value at an affordable price. Don't miss this opportunity!
For sale
Price cut: $2K (8/27)
$117,900
1916 Jefferson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
5,575 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$154/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Clean modern feelNew flooringRecently updatedMove-in readyFresh paint
- 22 days
- 535
- 47
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zineta Imamovic (515)556-6854,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746709
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 139
Details
- Parcel number: 08001724000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- 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: $154/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $59,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,162
- Date on market: 8/6/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 232 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $117,900-1.7%$154/sqft |
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| 8/13/2026 | Price change | $119,900-7.7%$156/sqft |
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| 8/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,900$169/sqft |
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| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $1,175-2.1%$2/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $1,200-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/17/2026 | Listing removed | $129,900$169/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,300$2/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$169/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$176/sqft |
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| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $139,900+135.1%$182/sqft |
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| 9/6/2007 | Sold | $59,500+116.4%$77/sqft |
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| 6/26/2003 | Sold | $27,500+12.2%$36/sqft |
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| 6/3/2002 | Sold | $24,500$32/sqft |
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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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Neighborhood: Mondamin Presidential
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.




