Home has fresh paint and carpet, and a 4 bedroom/1 bath! Large kitchen! It is in the InvestDSM zone.
Previously rented for $1,695 so it would make a good rental also. Current rental certificate!
For sale
Price cut: $2.6K (8/21)
$159,900
240 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
1,462sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1877
9,931 Square Feet Lot
$157,200 Zestimate®
$109/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 35 days |
- 410 |
- 29 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chase Gochnauer 515-313-1265,
Swift Properties LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745518
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,462
- Total interior livable area: 1,462 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,931 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 124
Details
- Parcel number: 02000412001000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1877
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $109/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $167,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,810
- Date on market: 7/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$157,200
$149,000 - $165,000
$1,649/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Price change | $159,900-1.6%$109/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745518 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Price change | $162,500-1.5%$111/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745518 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2026 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$113/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745518 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900+296.5%$116/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745518 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Listing removed | $1,795$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $1,795+5.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,695+16.9%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,450$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2015 | Sold | $42,850-4.8%$29/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #452217 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $45,000-34.8%$31/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #452217 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2014 | Listing removed | $69,000$47/sqft |
Source: Iotis Realty LLC #422492 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $69,000-7.4%$47/sqft |
Source: Iotis Realty LLC #422492 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2004 | Sold | $74,500$51/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,404 +2.1% | $167,200 +17.2% |
| 2024 | $2,354 +0.2% | $142,700 |
| 2023 | $2,350 +0.8% | $142,700 +16.3% |
| 2022 | $2,332 +11.5% | $122,700 |
| 2021 | $2,092 -3.7% | $122,700 +14.9% |
| 2020 | $2,172 +8.9% | $106,800 |
| 2019 | $1,994 +1% | $106,800 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $1,974 | $97,200 |
| 2017 | $1,974 +75% | $97,200 +5.8% |
| 2016 | $1,128 | $91,900 +114.7% |
| 2015 | $1,128 -56% | $42,800 -56.1% |
| 2014 | $2,561 | $97,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $97,500 +0.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,900 +4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $93,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,000 +2.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $90,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $90,900 +12.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $80,550 +17.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $68,340 |
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Neighborhood: McKinley School - Columbus Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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