Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom layout. The updated kitchen offers modern touches, while the cozy living spaces make this a perfect starter home or downsizing opportunity.
Enjoy the outdoors on the front deck or in the large fenced backyard—great for pets or entertaining. A massive 3+ car garage with upper-level access provides plenty of storage or potential to finish for additional living space. There's also a handy shed off the garage for even more storage!
Recent updates include:
New roof & siding (2021)
Newer furnace, A/C, and windows
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a well-maintained home on a spacious lot with room to grow!
Sold for $160,000
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$160,000
437 E Dunham Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.33 Acres Lot
$159,500 Zestimate®
$242/sqft
$1,036 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,500
$150,000 - $169,000
$1,036/mo
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Convenient jack-and-jill bathroom layoutUpdated kitchenCozy living spacesLarge fenced backyardFront deck
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Listed by:
DEBRA MCGHEE 515-360-3652,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
DEBRA MCGHEE
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 721773
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
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 660
- Total interior livable area: 660 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 50
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 02000093000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Sold | $160,000-3%$242/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #721773 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2025 | Pending sale | $165,000+6.5%$250/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721773 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $155,000+40.9%$235/sqft |
Source:  Iowa Realty #721773 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2017 | Sold | $110,000-3.5%$167/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #529379 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2016 | Price change | $114,000-4.8%$173/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #529379 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $119,750$181/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #529379 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,634 +2% | $150,900 +15% |
| 2024 | $2,582 -1.4% | $131,200 |
| 2023 | $2,618 +0.8% | $131,200 +18.1% |
| 2022 | $2,598 +6% | $111,100 |
| 2021 | $2,452 -3.8% | $111,100 +13% |
| 2020 | $2,548 +12.7% | $98,300 |
| 2019 | $2,260 +1% | $98,300 +16.9% |
| 2018 | $2,238 | $84,100 |
| 2017 | $2,238 +19% | $84,100 +5% |
| 2016 | $1,880 | $80,100 |
| 2015 | $1,880 -1.5% | $80,100 -4% |
| 2014 | $1,908 | $83,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,400 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $84,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $84,100 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,700 +19.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $71,900 +15.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $62,420 +15.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,910 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,910 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: McKinley School - Columbus Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 1/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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