For sale

$199,900

701 Boston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

4beds

1,216sqft

$1,559/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1917

4,748 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$164/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Welcome to 701 Boston Avenue! This move in ready home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing plenty of space and comfort for its next owners. With many of the major updates and costly improvements already completed, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a home that's ready for you to settle right in. One of the highlights of this property is its convenient location! Located near Riverview Park, where you can enjoy scenic walking trails, outdoor recreation, and community events at the Riverview Amphitheater. You'll also love the proximity to the charming Highland Park neighborhood, known for its local shops, & restaurants. Just minutes from downtown Des Moines, this location offers easy access to additional shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday conveniences. With its combination of space, updates, and a fantastic location near some of Des Moines' favorite destinations, this home is one you won't want to miss!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,216
Total interior livable area: 1,216 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Fencing: Other

Lot

Size: 4,748 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 95

Details

Parcel number: 07002875000000
Zoning: N5

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1917

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: $164/sqft
Tax assessed value: $117,900
Annual tax amount: $2,084
Date on market: 10/12/2026
Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/13/2026	Listed for sale	$199,900+233.2%$164/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751094 Report a problem
11/9/2016	Sold	$60,000-18.9%$49/sqft
Source: DMMLS #525702 Report a problem
7/3/2016	Price change	$74,000-6.3%$61/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #509957 Report a problem
1/15/2016	Listed for sale	$79,000$65/sqft
Source: Keller Williams - Greater Des Moines #509957 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,838 +2.3%	$117,900 +15.8%
2024	$1,796	$101,800
2023	$1,796 +0.9%	$101,800 +19.6%
2022	$1,780 +8.7%	$85,100
2021	$1,638 -3.4%	$85,100 +14.7%
2020	$1,696 +12.2%	$74,200
2019	$1,512 +1.3%	$74,200 +14.5%
2018	$1,492	$64,800
2017	$1,492 -11.4%	$64,800 +1.4%
2016	$1,684	$63,900
2015	$1,684 +0.6%	$63,900 -2.3%
2014	$1,674	$65,400
2013	--	$65,400 +0.5%
2012	--	$65,100
2011	--	$65,100 -1.5%
2010	--	$66,100
2009	--	$66,100 +1.1%
2008	--	$65,400
2007	--	$65,400 +16.2%
2006	--	$56,300
2005	--	$56,300 +12.7%
2003	--	$49,950 +16%
2002	--	$43,050
2001	--	$43,050