Attention Investors: This affordable 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow in Southside of Des Moines is the fixer-upper you?ve been waiting for. Located just minutes from downtown and the Des Moines River, this property is a handyman special priced as a bargain for those ready to build equity. Being sold as-is, this home is a prime candidate for a rehab or flip. Must sell needs lots of TLC. Bring your tools and your vision. Bring a facemask during the walk through. Offers to be reviewed by Thursday 3pm. Please present your highest and best. OFFER HAS BEEN ACCEPTED AS OF 6/26/26
Pending
$50,000
23 Hillside Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$53/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days |
- 143 |
- 11 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 743645
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
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 944
- Total interior livable area: 944 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Pool features: Above Ground
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 02000215000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1888
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: $53/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $103,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,950
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $50,000$53/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $50,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,630 +2.4% | $103,500 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $1,592 +4.3% | $91,400 |
| 2023 | $1,526 +0.9% | $91,400 +24.2% |
| 2022 | $1,512 -1.8% | $73,600 |
| 2021 | $1,540 -3.4% | $73,600 +4.7% |
| 2020 | $1,594 +10.5% | $70,300 |
| 2019 | $1,442 +1.4% | $70,300 +13% |
| 2018 | $1,422 | $62,200 |
| 2017 | $1,422 +13.6% | $62,200 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $1,252 | $56,200 |
| 2015 | $1,252 +3.5% | $56,200 |
| 2014 | $1,210 | $56,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,200 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $55,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $55,700 -2.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $57,200 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,500 +16.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $48,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $48,400 +10.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,630 +32.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $32,920 |
| 2001 | -- | $32,920 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Indianola Hills
- 23 Hillside Ave




