SANCTUARY IN THE CITY! This charming 1.5-story home sits on nearly ¾ acre just moments from downtown. Offering a rare combination of space, character, modern updates & privacy, this gem is sure to please! Enter through an enclosed front porch and step onto the original hardwood floors. The open family room offers great natural light. Formal dining room is perfect for gatherings. Spacious remodeled kitchen fts stainless steel appliances, updated flooring, and great cabinet space! 1st floor bedrm and bath are convenient for guests. Upstairs, you'll find two add'l bdrms with new carpet and fresh paint. Updated windows w/lifetime warranty and NEW HVAC system offer peace of mind! Step out to the patio and take in your own slice of heaven, a massive, fenced-in double lot with mature trees, 2 sheds, and plotted garden space! Hard to find this in the city and it's offered at an affordable price! See it today
Pending
$239,900
624 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,426sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
0.44 Acres Lot
$240,800 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsUpdated flooringMature treesPlotted garden spaceEnclosed front porchMassive fenced-in double lotNew hvac system
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Listed by:
Patrick Dorrian (515)865-1153,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Bryan York 515-318-1869,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747436
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,426
- Total interior livable area: 1,426 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12007226000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1925
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: $168/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $184,700
- Annual tax amount: $3,260
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$240,800
$229,000 - $253,000
$1,491/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Pending sale | $239,900$168/sqft |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$168/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listing removed | $239,900$168/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #743009 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$168/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Pending sale | $239,900$168/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+47880%$168/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Sold | $500-99.5% |
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| 11/21/2013 | Sold | $92,900$65/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #418856 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2013 | Price change | $92,900-1.1%$65/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #418856 Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2013 | Price change | $93,900-3.1%$66/sqft |
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| 6/1/2013 | Listed for sale | $96,900+12.7%$68/sqft |
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| 11/3/2005 | Sold | $86,000+29.3%$60/sqft |
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| 8/28/1997 | Sold | $66,500$47/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,054 +2.2% | $184,700 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $2,988 +5% | $162,400 |
| 2023 | $2,846 +0.8% | $162,400 +25.3% |
| 2022 | $2,824 +8.4% | $129,600 |
| 2021 | $2,606 -3.6% | $129,600 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $2,702 +9.4% | $113,000 |
| 2019 | $2,470 +1.3% | $113,000 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,438 | $100,400 |
| 2017 | $2,438 +11.6% | $100,400 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $2,184 | $91,600 |
| 2015 | $2,184 +12.2% | $91,600 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $1,946 | $84,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $84,900 -5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,800 -8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $98,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $98,200 -1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,600 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,800 +10.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,870 +17.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $72,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,180 |
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Neighborhood: Fort Des Moines
Nearby schools
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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