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  • $238,500

    515 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    1,096sqft
    Residential
    Built in 1969
    9,234 Square Feet Lot
    $238,500 Zestimate®
    $218/sqft
    $1,623 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $238,500

    $227,000 - $250,000

    $1,623/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this Beautiful split Foyer home on the south side of the city of Des Moines. Close to the airport a few minutes from downtown. With 2000 sq ft of finished living space and hardwood flooring, A large summer room for your entertainment. 3 bedrooms with 1.5 baths and a master bedroom with it's own bathroom, A dining room and an updated kitchen. large living room on the top level. Lower level has another bedroom and full bath plus a big family room for relaxation. Laundry room plus storage room. It comes with 2 car garage and fenced back yard for your family privacy. Schedule your showing before it's gone.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 9,234 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12000183001000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Residential
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Foundation: Concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1969

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: City

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Air Conditioning: Central
    • MLS: Des Moines
    • Heat: Gas
    • Heat Source: Natural
    • Property Sub Type: Residential
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
    • Basement Desc: Finished
    • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
    • Lot Shape: Regular
    • Sewer: City
    • Trim: Oak
    • Water: City
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Block
    • Style: Split Foyer
    • Sellers Request: 0
    • Last Change Type: Pending
    • Geocode Source: PxPoint
    • Parcel Number: 12000183001000
    • Included Items: Microwave, Stove, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/4/2026Listing removed$240,000$219/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    3/27/2026Price change$240,000-3.2%$219/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    3/11/2026Price change$248,000-0.7%$226/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    3/9/2026Price change$249,8000%$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    2/25/2026Price change$249,9000%$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    2/7/2026Listed for sale$250,000$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    1/21/2026Pending sale$250,000$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    1/9/2026Price change$250,000-3.8%$228/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    10/21/2025Price change$260,000-1.9%$237/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    9/23/2025Listed for sale$265,000+35.9%$242/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #726753 Report a problem
    4/16/2021Sold$195,000-2%$178/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #622926 Report a problem
    3/9/2021Pending sale$199,000$182/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #622926 Report a problem
    2/24/2021Listed for sale$199,000+24.5%$182/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #622926 Report a problem
    8/4/2017Sold$159,900$146/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #541462 Report a problem
    6/10/2017Listed for sale$159,900$146/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #541462 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,904 +2%$276,100 +13%
    2024$4,806 +4.9%$244,300
    2023$4,582 +0.8%$244,300 +25.7%
    2022$4,546 +4.7%$194,400
    2021$4,340 -3.6%$194,400 +6.5%
    2020$4,504 +8.4%$182,500
    2019$4,154 +3.4%$182,500 +11.9%
    2018$4,018 $163,100
    2017$4,018 +7.8%$163,100 +6.3%
    2016$3,728 $153,500
    2015$3,728 +4.1%$153,500 +0.9%
    2014$3,582 $152,200
    2013-- $152,200 +0.8%
    2012-- $151,000
    2011-- $151,000 -4.4%
    2010-- $158,000
    2009-- $158,000 -4%
    2008-- $164,500
    2007-- $164,500 +10.5%
    2006-- $148,900
    2005-- $148,900 +4.7%
    2003-- $142,270 +14.7%
    2002-- $124,090
    2001-- $124,090

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    Neighborhood: Watrous Heights

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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