For sale

$240,000

314 E Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

1,120sqft

$1,740/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1967

0.53 Acres Lot

$236,400 Zestimate^®

$214/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Comfortable layoutApproximately half-acre lotPeaceful wooded settingMature treesSpacious private backyard

A rare opportunity to enjoy a little more space without leaving the city! This charming ranch sits on an impressive approximately half-acre lot in Des Moines, offering the kind of room that's hard to find in town. The spacious, private backyard provides plenty of possibilities for gardeners, homesteaders, hobbyists or anyone dreaming of creating their own outdoor oasis. Imagine raised garden beds, fruit trees, a backyard garden, entertaining space or simply room for the kids and pets to road. Inside, you'll find a comfortable layout with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a finished walkout lower level offering additional living space. Mature trees an a peaceful wooded setting make the backyard feel like a retreat while still being conveniently located on Des Moines' south side. If you've been looking for a home where you can spread out, grow a little and make the property your own, this one is worth a look!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Dining Area, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,120
Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Finished area below ground: 1,120

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Open, Patio
Exterior features: Patio
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 0.53 Acres
Dimensions: 75 x 309
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 01001597000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1967

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $214/sqft
Tax assessed value: $247,300
Annual tax amount: $4,430
Date on market: 8/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 11 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$236,400

$225,000 - $248,000

$1,553/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/24/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000+6.7%$214/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747637 Report a problem
11/25/2025	Sold	$225,000$201/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729078 Report a problem
11/18/2025	Pending sale	$225,000$201/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729078 Report a problem
10/24/2025	Listed for sale	$225,000+235.8%$201/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729078 Report a problem
8/26/2025	Sold	$67,000-28.7%$60/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
8/8/1997	Sold	$94,000$84/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,236 +2.2%	$247,300 +7.7%
2024	$4,144 +3.7%	$229,700
2023	$3,996 +0.9%	$229,700 +26.3%
2022	$3,962 +8.1%	$181,800
2021	$3,664 -3.5%	$181,800 +14.6%
2020	$3,798 +4.9%	$158,700
2019	$3,620 +1.2%	$158,700 +8.3%
2018	$3,576	$146,500
2017	$3,576 +10.3%	$146,500 +8.4%
2016	$3,242	$135,100
2015	$3,242 +8.1%	$135,100 +7.2%
2014	$2,998	$126,000
2013	--	$126,000 -0.2%
2012	--	$126,300
2011	--	$126,300 -12.5%
2010	--	$144,400
2009	--	$144,400 +5.8%
2008	--	$136,500
2007	--	$136,500 +10.4%
2006	--	$123,600
2005	--	$123,600 +8.1%
2003	--	$114,330 +23%
2002	--	$92,950
2001	--	$92,950