2516 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Home value
$193,500
$184,000 - $205,000
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Marlene Thatcher (515)770-9331,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Antonio Romero
EXIT Realty & Associates
Facts & 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: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,076
- Total interior livable area: 1,076 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,058 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52 x 155
Details
- Parcel number: 08002891000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1954
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: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,922
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Sold | $193,000-3.5%$179/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Pending sale | $199,900$186/sqft |
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| 10/3/2025 | Price change | $199,900-4.8%$186/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $209,900-4.5%$195/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900+57.1%$204/sqft |
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| 3/19/2025 | Sold | $140,000$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,852 -2.4% | $182,300 +9.8% |
| 2024 | $2,922 -2.1% | $166,000 |
| 2023 | $2,984 +0.8% | $166,000 +22.5% |
| 2022 | $2,960 +6.4% | $135,500 |
| 2021 | $2,782 -3.6% | $135,500 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,886 +12.7% | $120,100 |
| 2019 | $2,560 +1.2% | $120,100 +15.7% |
| 2018 | $2,530 | $103,800 |
| 2017 | $2,530 +15.7% | $103,800 +13.2% |
| 2016 | $2,186 | $91,700 |
| 2015 | $2,186 +10.5% | $91,700 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $1,978 | $86,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,200 -14.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,300 -0.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $100,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $100,700 +1.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,500 +3.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,200 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,290 +22.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $71,960 |
| 2001 | -- | $71,960 |
Neighborhood: Prospect Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Monroe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 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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