Rare opportunity to own an in-town property offering an expansive yard, mature trees, and an incredible amount of garage & storage space that's hard to find! This charming two-story home offers over 1700SF filled with character & warmth. The enclosed front porch welcomes you into a home showcasing beautiful original woodwork, LVP flooring, and a cozy living room with an electric fireplace & custom built-in shelving. The rustic kitchen is full of personality w/ exposed brick walls, wood ceilings, SS appliances & new countertops. The formal dining room opens to the wraparound deck, creating a seamless transition for entertaining indoors and out. A 1/2 bath completes the main level. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms, including a primary suite with a private half bath, plus an updated full hallway bath. The sun-filled four-season room offers walls of windows and French doors leading to the deck, making it the perfect spot to relax year-round. Car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or anyone needing extra storage will love the multiple buildings, including a detached two-car garage, an additional detached garage & another storage garage providing endless possibilities. Two separate driveways offer added convenience & easy access. The lower level includes a functional wood-burning stove, along with the washer, dryer and deep freeze. New roof in 2020. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown, this one-of-a-kind property offers space, character, and garage capacity that's rare to find in town.
For sale
$384,900
424 Virginia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.64 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$226/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomAnother storage garageBeautiful original woodworkWraparound deckTwo separate drivewaysCustom built-in shelvingMature trees
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Listed by:
Scott Myers (515)208-1504,
Century 21 Signature,
Molly Myers 515-208-2545,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744260
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.64 Acres
- Dimensions: 74 x 126
Details
- Parcel number: 01001714006000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1911
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: $226/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $313,500
- Annual tax amount: $7,021
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $384,900+209.2%$226/sqft |
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| 5/30/2012 | Sold | $124,500-19.7%$73/sqft |
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| 7/19/2009 | Listing removed | $155,000$91/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #341640 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2009 | Price change | $155,000-6.1%$91/sqft |
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| 5/26/2008 | Price change | $165,000-2.9%$97/sqft |
Source: Point2 #328342 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2008 | Price change | $169,999-5.5%$100/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker** #317355 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2008 | Price change | $179,900+5.8%$106/sqft |
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| 2/26/2008 | Listed for sale | $169,999$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,374 +2.1% | $313,500 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $5,262 +8.4% | $277,900 |
| 2023 | $4,856 +0.8% | $277,900 +29.3% |
| 2022 | $4,816 +5.8% | $214,900 |
| 2021 | $4,550 -3.6% | $214,900 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $4,720 +10% | $190,900 |
| 2019 | $4,292 +1.2% | $190,900 +13.5% |
| 2018 | $4,242 | $168,200 |
| 2017 | $4,242 +10.9% | $168,200 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $3,826 | $153,900 |
| 2015 | $3,826 +3.1% | $153,900 +0.1% |
| 2014 | $3,710 | $153,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $153,800 +1.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $152,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $152,200 -1.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $153,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $153,900 +3.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $148,800 +4% |
| 2007 | -- | $143,100 +10.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $129,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $129,400 +10% |
| 2003 | -- | $117,670 +30.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,940 |
| 2001 | -- | $89,940 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Indianola Hills
- 424 Virginia Ave






