Home with great views of downtown is being being sold “as is” and the possibilities here are sky high. A one bedroom, 1 bath with single tuck under garage perfect for a getaway or a starter home for a person that wants an incredible view of downtown and a convenient location. Development is occurring all around this property. Update the home? Add onto the home? Home needs foundational work.
Pending
Price cut: $35K (7/9)
$125,000
718 Monona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
1beds
--baths
644sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
10,410 Square Feet Lot
$120,600 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Incredible view of downtownGreat views of downtownSingle tuck under garageOne bedroom
- 66 days
- 48
- 0
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Randy Kramer 515-453-6629,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 718065
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 644
- Total interior livable area: 644 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 10,410 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 208
Details
- Parcel number: 02000285000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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: $194/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,847
- Date on market: 5/14/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 483 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$120,600
$115,000 - $127,000
$973/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/22/2026 | Pending sale | $125,000$194/sqft |
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| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $125,000-21.9%$194/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $160,000$248/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $160,000$248/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Price change | $160,000-13.5%$248/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $185,000-15.9%$287/sqft |
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| 8/4/2025 | Price change | $220,000-12.7%$342/sqft |
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| 5/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $252,000+600%$391/sqft |
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| 10/17/2007 | Sold | $36,000+35.8%$56/sqft |
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| 6/2/2004 | Sold | $26,500$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,554 +2.4% | $97,900 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $1,518 +3.1% | $87,600 |
| 2023 | $1,472 +1% | $87,600 +22.9% |
| 2022 | $1,458 -3.1% | $71,300 |
| 2021 | $1,504 -3.5% | $71,300 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $1,558 +9% | $68,900 |
| 2019 | $1,430 +1.4% | $68,900 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $1,410 | $61,700 |
| 2017 | $1,410 +12.4% | $61,700 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $1,254 | $56,300 |
| 2015 | $1,254 +5.7% | $56,300 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,186 | $55,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $55,200 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $55,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $55,400 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $59,400 +1.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $58,600 +2.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $57,100 +2.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $55,660 +12.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,430 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,430 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
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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