For sale

Price cut: $10K (10/6)

$95,000

439 Des Moines Ave, Ellsworth, IA 50075

2beds

1,238sqft

$759/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1916

6,534 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$77/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Detached garageBeautiful woodworkOriginal hardwood floorsOriginal doorsSpacious front porch

Bring your vision to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Ellsworth. With 1,238 square feet, original hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, original doors, a spacious front porch and a detached garage, this property offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, flipper or buyer looking to create a home with character. The home is ready for updating and offers plenty of potential to restore its original charm while adding modern finishes. Whether you're looking for your next flip, rental investment or a project to make your own, this property is worth a look. Offered at $105,000 -- bring your contractor, your ideas and your vision!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 2

Level: Upper

Bedroom 3

Level: Upper

Half bathroom

Level: Main

Full bathroom

Level: Upper

Dining room

Level: Main

Kitchen

Level: Main

Laundry

Level: Main

Living room

Level: Main

Other

Level: Main

Office

Level: Main

Utility room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Carpet
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Full,Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,238
Total interior livable area: 1,238 sqft
Finished area above ground: 728

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 130

Details

Parcel number: 40872330356002
Zoning: Residential
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Stucco
Foundation: Block

Condition

Year built: 1916

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Ellsworth

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $77/sqft
Tax assessed value: $89,670
Annual tax amount: $1,286
Date on market: 7/28/2026
Road surface type: Hard Surface

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,124/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/6/2026	Price change	$95,000-9.5%$77/sqft
Source: CIBR #70230 Report a problem
9/2/2026	Price change	$105,000-8.7%$85/sqft
Source: CIBR #70230 Report a problem
8/14/2026	Price change	$115,000-8%$93/sqft
Source: CIBR #70230 Report a problem
7/28/2026	Listed for sale	$125,000$101/sqft
Source: CIBR #70230 Report a problem
5/27/2026	Listing removed	$125,000$101/sqft
Source: CIBR #70230 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Listed for sale	$125,000+194.1%$101/sqft
Source: CIBR #70230 Report a problem
6/15/2015	Sold	$42,500$34/sqft
Source: CIBR #38940 Report a problem
12/13/2013	Listing removed	$42,500$34/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #38940 Report a problem
10/23/2013	Listed for sale	$42,500+372.2%$34/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER #38940 Report a problem
9/9/2008	Sold	$9,000-80%$7/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
12/12/2003	Sold	$45,000$36/sqft
Source: CIBR #16355 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,286 +2.9%	$89,670 +1.7%
2024	$1,250 +3.1%	$88,200
2023	$1,212 +1.5%	$88,200 +21.6%
2022	$1,194 +26.5%	$72,510
2021	$944 +4.2%	$72,510 +28.9%
2020	$906 +8.1%	$56,260
2019	$838	$56,260 +10.1%
2018	$838	$51,100 +4.5%
2017	$838 +3.2%	$48,910
2016	$812	$48,910 +6%
2015	$812 -6.7%	$46,140
2014	$870	$46,140
2013	--	$46,140 +7.8%
2012	$194 -51.5%	$42,790
2007	$400 +38.9%	--
2005	$288	--