Corner-lot gem in Des Moines packed with updates, space, and extras you’ll love! This 3-bedroom + 2 BONUS ROOMS. ( Could be used as a 5 bedroom ). 1-bath home is move-in ready with bright living areas and smart updates throughout. Step outside to a fenced backyard designed for fun—fire pit for cozy nights, shed for storage, and plenty of room to play. (Kennels reserved.) The heated 2-stall garage is a true perk—whether you’re shielding your car from winter or tackling projects year-round.
Downstairs, the basement brings flexibility with two bonus rooms—perfect as a den, office, gym, or even two unconventional bedrooms (no egress). Major peace-of-mind upgrades include a foundation professionally repaired by Anchored Walls with crank system + transferable lifetime warranty. Plus, big-ticket updates: furnace & A/C (2019), roof (2020), tankless water heater (2015), and seamless leaf-guard gutters.
With a corner lot, versatile spaces, and upgrades already done, this home is anything but ordinary. Close to parks, schools, shopping, and major roads—it blends comfort, convenience, and character in one neat package. Don’t miss it—this one checks every box!
Sold for $216,000
$216,000
500 Scandia Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1971
10,715 Square Feet Lot
$215,800 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$1,413 Estimated rent
Home value
$215,800
$205,000 - $229,000
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Listed by:
Lovitt, Julie (402)806-7664,
NextHome Your Way
Bought with:
Liz Zamora
Iowa Realty South
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726438
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 912
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 912
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Fire Pit, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Full
Lot
- Size: 10,715 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12002820142000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1971
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: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $189,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,580
- Date on market: 9/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 75 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2025 | Sold | $216,000-1.3%$237/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726438 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Pending sale | $218,750$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726438 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $218,750-1%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726438 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listing removed | $221,000$242/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721327 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $221,000-1.8%$242/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721327 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2025 | Price change | $225,000+4.7%$247/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721327 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $215,000+53.6%$236/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #721327 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2020 | Sold | $140,000+156.9%$154/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2006 | Sold | $54,500$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,160 +2.2% | $189,700 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $3,092 -4% | $167,600 |
| 2023 | $3,222 +28.5% | $167,600 +21.4% |
| 2022 | $2,508 +2.9% | $138,000 +18.8% |
| 2021 | $2,438 -11.5% | $116,200 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $2,756 +17.1% | $106,300 |
| 2019 | $2,354 +1% | $106,300 +21.3% |
| 2018 | $2,330 | $87,600 |
| 2017 | $2,330 +5.4% | $87,600 +4.4% |
| 2016 | $2,210 | $83,900 |
| 2015 | $2,210 +2.9% | $83,900 |
| 2014 | $2,148 | $83,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,900 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $84,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $84,500 -6.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,800 +23.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $73,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,500 -27.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,400 +12.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,470 +10.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,120 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,120 |
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Neighborhood: South Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lovejoy Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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