For sale

$159,900

3233 Kinsey Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

3beds

901sqft

$1,259/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1942

7,056 Square Feet Lot

$157,500 Zestimate^®

$177/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Unique vintage characterComfortable layoutCovered back patio

Adorable, affordable, and full of charm! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is nestled on a quaint street close to schools and the beloved Iowa State Fairgrounds. Inside, you'll find unique vintage character, including original 1940s Geneva metal kitchen cabinets that add a fun retro touch. Enjoy the covered back patio and comfortable layout with plenty of potential to make it your own. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or an investor looking for a great opportunity, this charming home is one you won't want to miss!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Basement: Finished,Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 901
Total interior livable area: 901 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 7,056 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 141

Details

Parcel number: 06007467000000
Zoning: Res

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: 1942

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: $177/sqft
Tax assessed value: $129,800
Annual tax amount: $2,014
Date on market: 10/9/2026
Cumulative days on market: 8 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$157,500

$150,000 - $165,000

$1,383/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/9/2026	Listed for sale	$159,900+93.8%$177/sqft
Source: DMMLS #750989 Report a problem
1/13/2020	Sold	$82,500-7.8%$92/sqft
Source: DMMLS #593755 Report a problem
12/13/2019	Pending sale	$89,500$99/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #593755 Report a problem
12/11/2019	Listed for sale	$89,500$99/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #593755 Report a problem
11/4/2019	Pending sale	$89,500$99/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #593755 Report a problem
10/31/2019	Listed for sale	$89,500$99/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #593755 Report a problem
10/28/2019	Pending sale	$89,500$99/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #593755 Report a problem
10/24/2019	Listed for sale	$89,500+8.5%$99/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #593755 Report a problem
8/30/2002	Sold	$82,500$92/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,686 +2.1%	$129,800 -3%
2024	$2,632 +2.3%	$133,800
2023	$2,574 +0.8%	$133,800 +22.5%
2022	$2,554 +2.5%	$109,200
2021	$2,492 -3.8%	$109,200 +9.3%
2020	$2,590 -0.3%	$99,900
2019	$2,597 +7.6%	$99,900 +10.1%
2018	$2,412	$90,700
2017	$2,412 +5.4%	$90,700 +4.5%
2016	$2,288	$86,800
2015	$2,288 +6.1%	$86,800 +3.1%
2014	$2,156	$84,200
2013	--	$84,200 -0.5%
2012	--	$84,600
2011	--	$84,600 -6%
2010	--	$90,000
2009	--	$90,000
2008	--	$90,000
2007	--	$90,000 -1.2%
2006	--	$91,100
2005	--	$91,100 +10.7%
2003	--	$82,330 +17.7%
2002	--	$69,920
2001	--	$69,920