Super sweet and extremely well kept bungalow home is immaculately clean and ready for a new owner! This adorable 3 bed 1 bath home has had a ton of updates including windows with a transferable lifetime warranty. Other updates include, siding, roof, flooring, paint, countertops and custom designed closet system. The main level has a large living room, beautiful kitchen with plenty of cabinets and countertop space, a sunny dining area, 2 nice bedrooms and a full bath. Upstairs is a very spacious bedroom with double closets! The basement is an open blank slate to either finish or leave as is. There is a one car attached garage as well as a super nice 2 car detached garage. The back deck is right off the dining area and overlooks the fenced back yard. This location is close to everything! Schedule your private showing today!
Sold for $237,000
$237,000
712 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,223sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.26 Acres Lot
$241,200 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$1,555 Estimated rent
Home value
$241,200
$229,000 - $253,000
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Custom designed closet systemBack deckPlenty of cabinetsBeautiful kitchenOpen blank slateSunny dining area
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Listed by:
Sarah Cowman (515)468-0409,
Homefront Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Tonya Mendez
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 692531
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,223
- Total interior livable area: 1,223 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, One Car Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 06817000000
- 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
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2024 | Sold | $237,000-0.8%$194/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #692531 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Pending sale | $239,000$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692531 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $239,000$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692531 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2024 | Pending sale | $239,000$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692531 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $239,000+210.4%$195/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692531 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2013 | Sold | $77,000-3.6%$63/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #412846 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2013 | Price change | $79,900-11.1%$65/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX AMERICAN DREAM REALTY #412846 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $89,900-9.6%$74/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX AMERICAN DREAM REALTY #412846 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2012 | Listing removed | $99,500$81/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #398770 Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2012 | Price change | $99,500-5.2%$81/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #398770 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2012 | Listed for sale | $105,000-12.5%$86/sqft |
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| 11/3/2011 | Listing removed | $120,000$98/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #380013 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2011 | Price change | $120,000-4%$98/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #380013 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2011 | Price change | $125,000-3.1%$102/sqft |
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| 4/23/2011 | Price change | $129,000-0.8%$105/sqft |
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| 3/1/2011 | Listed for sale | $130,000+40.5%$106/sqft |
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| 3/17/2004 | Sold | $92,500$76/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,554 +8.5% | $231,400 +30.7% |
| 2024 | $3,276 +7.5% | $177,000 |
| 2023 | $3,048 +0.9% | $177,000 +28.1% |
| 2022 | $3,022 -0.3% | $138,200 |
| 2021 | $3,030 -3.6% | $138,200 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $3,142 +8.5% | $130,000 |
| 2019 | $2,896 +14.1% | $130,000 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,538 | $116,300 |
| 2017 | $2,538 +8.4% | $116,300 +5.9% |
| 2016 | $2,342 | $109,800 |
| 2015 | $2,342 +5.1% | $109,800 +11% |
| 2014 | $2,228 | $98,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,900 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,400 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $110,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,100 +8.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,200 +11.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $90,600 +7.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,500 +5.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $79,830 +13.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $70,360 |
| 2001 | -- | $70,360 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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- Polk County
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- 712 Emma Ave
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