Quiet established neighborhood on a corner lot awaits you. Cute porch greets you. 1200sf, 3BR 2BA ranch, formal DR, LR, hardwood floors, carpet, tile kitchen, tile bathroom, with 1 car attached garage. Built in 1960, mid-century modern has newer roof, furnace, air. With an additional 800 sf great room finished down. It includes a wet bar, an eating area, a fireplace, new LVP flooring, and a 2nd bathroom. It is ready for a family to make additional improvements and priced accordingly. The side yard is large with ferns and perennials. The street is lined with well-kept homes; Backyard is fenced, large deck, for privacy. Come make this your home today!
For sale
$205,000
223 Miller Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,121sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
0.32 Acres Lot
$200,700 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wet barCorner lotHardwood floorsNew lvp flooringNewer roofCute porchEating area
- 74 days |
- 1,745 |
- 111 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
TAMMY ALBRIGHT 515-453-6369,
Iowa Realty Ankeny
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739472
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,121
- Total interior livable area: 1,121 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 139 x 97
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01003076021000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, See Remarks
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1960
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: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $227,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,938
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$200,700
$191,000 - $211,000
$1,707/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $205,000+74.5%$183/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #739472 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2014 | Sold | $117,500-6%$105/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #426534 Report a problem | ||
| 12/23/2013 | Listed for sale | $125,000+6.4%$112/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Innovations #426534 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2013 | Sold | $117,500-13%$105/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2013 | Listed for sale | $135,000$120/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Innovations, Inc. Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,938 +2.2% | $227,800 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $3,854 -1.3% | $206,400 |
| 2023 | $3,904 +0.8% | $206,400 +18.3% |
| 2022 | $3,872 +5.6% | $174,500 |
| 2021 | $3,668 -3.6% | $174,500 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $3,806 +10.6% | $155,600 |
| 2019 | $3,440 +1.2% | $155,600 +14% |
| 2018 | $3,400 | $136,500 |
| 2017 | $3,400 +9.8% | $136,500 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $3,096 | $126,200 |
| 2015 | $3,096 +0.7% | $126,200 -2.2% |
| 2014 | $3,074 | $129,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $129,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $129,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $129,100 -3.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $134,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $134,100 +4% |
| 2008 | -- | $128,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $128,900 +6.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $121,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $121,100 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $109,170 +12.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $96,940 |
| 2001 | -- | $96,940 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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