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  • $317,900

    229 E Kirkwood Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    2baths
    2,867sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1949
    1 Acres Lot
    $317,900 Zestimate®
    $111/sqft
    $2,190 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $317,900

    $296,000 - $343,000

    $2,190/mo

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    What's special

    Unique house on Des Moines south side. Close to downtown, 3 bedrooms with additional non conforming bedrooms. Large 2 story addition and 2+ car garage added in 1980s. Kitchen area in original part has been converted to a 1st floor laundry/utility room. The basement would make a great mother-in-law apartment.The addition has a large, open kitchen with huge walk-in pantry, dining room and living room area with gas fireplace. The upstairs has an app. 916 sf master bedroom with large bathroom and double closet. The layout is such that you could easily put another bedroom up there. There is a large 2+ car garage under this section (also app. 916 sf).There is a large covered porch on the back of the house. Has a partially fenced back yard. The summer/garden house in the back is app. 378 sf. Sits on app. 1 acre of land.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,867 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 1 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01001291000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1949

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $111/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $328,400
    • Annual tax amount: $6,138

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/4/2022Sold$239,500$84/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #647351 Report a problem
    3/11/2022Pending sale$239,500$84/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #647351 Report a problem
    3/10/2022Listed for sale$239,500+40.9%$84/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #647351 Report a problem
    8/28/2015Sold$170,000-9.3%$59/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/17/2015Pending sale$187,500$65/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    6/2/2015Price change$187,500-6.2%$65/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    5/2/2015Price change$199,999-2.4%$70/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    4/18/2015Price change$204,999-4.6%$72/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    4/11/2015Price change$214,900-4.4%$75/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    3/14/2015Price change$224,9000%$78/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    2/21/2015Listed for sale$225,000+40.6%$78/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #449195 Report a problem
    12/31/2013Sold$160,000-28.9%$56/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    2/5/2013Listing removed$225,000$78/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #410662 Report a problem
    12/29/2012Listed for sale$225,000+40.6%$78/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Greater Des Moines #410662 Report a problem
    12/7/2007Sold$160,000$56/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,138 +2.1%$328,400 +7.4%
    2024$6,014 +6.6%$305,700
    2023$5,644 +4.7%$305,700 +27.6%
    2022$5,392 +7.3%$239,500
    2021$5,024 -3.6%$239,500 +14.1%
    2020$5,214 -5.5%$209,900
    2019$5,517 +11.9%$209,900 +8.1%
    2018$4,932 $194,100
    2017$4,932 +9%$194,100 +5.7%
    2016$4,524 $183,700
    2015$4,524 +4.6%$183,700 +3.3%
    2014$4,324 $177,800
    2013-- $177,800 -0.4%
    2012-- $178,600 -4.8%
    2011-- $187,700 -18.7%
    2010-- $230,800
    2009-- $230,800 -0.4%
    2008-- $231,700
    2007-- $231,700 +15.1%
    2006-- $201,300
    2005-- $201,300 +8%
    2003-- $186,420 +27.3%
    2002-- $146,390
    2001-- $146,390
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    Neighborhood: Indianola Hills

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

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