This is a fixer-upper. The home has had a kitchen fire. The seller will not make any repairs. The finished square footage in the basement appears to be more than the assessor shows.
Sold for $101,555
$101,555
2536 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
784sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$100,900 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,329 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Roberta McAfee (515)251-4570,
McAfee Realty
Bought with:
Fix Brown
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719977
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 784
- Total interior livable area: 784 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 384
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 144
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06005307002000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $101,555+6.9%$130/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #719977 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2025 | Pending sale | $95,000$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719977 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $95,000+79.2%$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #719977 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2010 | Sold | $53,000-19.3%$68/sqft |
Source:  CIBR #30315 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2010 | Listing removed | $65,700$84/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 2/8/2010 | Price change | $65,700-10%$84/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2010 | Listed for sale | $73,000+47.5%$93/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2000 | Sold | $49,500$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,526 +2.1% | $198,400 +13% |
| 2024 | $3,454 +0.2% | $175,600 |
| 2023 | $3,446 +0.8% | $175,600 +20.1% |
| 2022 | $3,420 +5.6% | $146,200 |
| 2021 | $3,240 -3.7% | $146,200 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $3,366 +11.8% | $129,800 |
| 2019 | $3,010 +1% | $129,800 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $2,980 | $112,000 |
| 2017 | $2,980 +8.9% | $112,000 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $2,736 | $103,800 |
| 2015 | $2,736 -3.2% | $103,800 -6% |
| 2014 | $2,826 | $110,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,400 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $110,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,600 +1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $109,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $109,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $109,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $109,200 +26.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $86,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $86,300 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,170 +14.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,350 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,350 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 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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