What a perfect starter home located on a corner lot. Conveniently located to amenities. It has a partially fenced backyard with a two car detached garage. Property is being sold As-Is. Inspections are for buyers knowledge only. Buyer will be responsible for all abstracting costs. This property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists. Seller is The Secretary of Veterans Affairs. This property may qualify for seller financing (Vendee). Call for your personal showing!
Foreclosure
$79,000
2950 Mahaska Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$91/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Corner lotTwo car detached garagePartially fenced backyard
- 48 days
- 1,363
- 72
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Brent Kelso (515)333-1710,
Silverado Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744981
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Main Level
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 139
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06006421000000
- Zoning: N5
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
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: $91/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $126,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,870
- Date on market: 7/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 49 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,100/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Sold | $80,688-32.5%$93/sqft |
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| 4/6/2025 | Listing removed | $119,500$137/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $119,500-0.8%$137/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $120,500-1.6%$139/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Price change | $122,500-1.2%$141/sqft |
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| 3/1/2025 | Price change | $124,000-5.3%$143/sqft |
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| 2/12/2025 | Price change | $131,000-1.5%$151/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $133,000+91.4%$153/sqft |
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| 9/14/2016 | Sold | $69,500-0.6%$80/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #455454 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2016 | Listing removed | $69,900$80/sqft |
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| 12/24/2015 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2015 | Listed for rent | $800$1/sqft |
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| 5/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $69,900-4.1%$80/sqft |
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| 11/14/2014 | Listing removed | $72,900$84/sqft |
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| 5/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $72,900$84/sqft |
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| 9/13/2013 | Listing removed | $800$1/sqft |
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| 9/6/2013 | Listed for rent | $800$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,870 +2.5% | $126,800 +13.4% |
| 2024 | $1,824 +1.6% | $111,800 |
| 2023 | $1,796 +0.9% | $111,800 +26.3% |
| 2022 | $1,780 +3.9% | $88,500 |
| 2021 | $1,714 -3.4% | $88,500 +9.8% |
| 2020 | $1,774 +9.1% | $80,600 |
| 2019 | $1,626 +1.5% | $80,600 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $1,602 | $72,300 |
| 2017 | $1,602 -11.1% | $72,300 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $1,802 | $68,400 |
| 2015 | $1,802 +4% | $68,400 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $1,732 | $67,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,600 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,900 -3.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $70,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,600 +9.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,700 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $61,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $61,900 +13.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,710 +13.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $48,020 |
| 2001 | -- | $48,020 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: ACCENT
Nearby schools
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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