Don't miss your chance to see this fully restored three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch! This beautiful brick home features refinished hardwoods and new flooring almost everywhere else. The kitchen is amazing – new appliances, countertops, cabinets – everything! Fresh paint and fixtures throughout. New A/C and water heater. This house has too many updates to list! Three bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main level. The finished basement offers a spacious living area and a non-conforming fourth bedroom, plus plumbing for an additional bathroom! Great South Des Moines location! Schedule a showing today!
Sold for $223,000
$223,000
226 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,025sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
9,278 Square Feet Lot
$231,200 Zestimate®
$218/sqft
$1,427 Estimated rent
Home value
$231,200
$220,000 - $243,000
$1,427/mo
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New flooringFresh paintRefinished hardwoodsNew appliances
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Listed by:
Stephen Kerr (515)720-2294,
Century 21 Signature
Bought with:
Rhonda Vanderlinden
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 687182
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,025
- Total interior livable area: 1,025 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Lot
- Size: 9,278 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 155
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01006756000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
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: $218/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $211,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,463
- Date on market: 1/3/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 60 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2024 | Sold | $223,000-0.9%$218/sqft |
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| 3/4/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$220/sqft |
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| 2/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000-2.1%$220/sqft |
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| 2/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/16/2024 | Price change | $1,595-8.6%$2/sqft |
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| 1/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $229,900$224/sqft |
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| 1/2/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,745+2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 11/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/3/2023 | Price change | $1,695-10.6%$2/sqft |
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| 10/23/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,895$2/sqft |
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| 10/20/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/6/2023 | Price change | $229,900-4.2%$224/sqft |
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| 9/14/2023 | Listed for sale | $239,900+65.4%$234/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Sold | $145,000-2.3%$141/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Sold | $148,484+9.2%$145/sqft |
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| 1/24/2020 | Sold | $136,000+0.7%$133/sqft |
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| 11/18/2019 | Pending sale | $135,000$132/sqft |
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| 11/14/2019 | Price change | $135,000-3.5%$132/sqft |
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| 9/30/2019 | Price change | $139,900-3.5%$136/sqft |
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| 7/12/2019 | Price change | $145,000-3.3%$141/sqft |
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| 5/24/2019 | Price change | $149,900-3.3%$146/sqft |
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| 4/4/2019 | Price change | $155,000-6.1%$151/sqft |
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| 1/14/2019 | Listed for sale | $165,000+32%$161/sqft |
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| 5/4/2010 | Sold | $125,000$122/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,292 -3.9% | $211,700 +21.5% |
| 2024 | $3,426 +5.9% | $174,200 |
| 2023 | $3,234 +0.8% | $174,200 +19.2% |
| 2022 | $3,208 +10.9% | $146,100 |
| 2021 | $2,894 -10.4% | $146,100 +17.3% |
| 2020 | $3,230 +9.9% | $124,600 |
| 2019 | $2,940 +1% | $124,600 +13.9% |
| 2018 | $2,910 | $109,400 |
| 2017 | $2,910 +9% | $109,400 +8% |
| 2016 | $2,670 | $101,300 |
| 2015 | $2,670 +1.2% | $101,300 -1.7% |
| 2014 | $2,638 | $103,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $103,000 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $103,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $103,100 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $108,400 +3.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,600 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $97,900 +13.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,300 +8.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $79,640 |
| 2001 | -- | $79,640 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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