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    $231,500

    720 Cherokee Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    4beds
    1,712sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1912
    7,700 Square Feet Lot
    $231,500 Zestimate®
    $135/sqft
    $1,850 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $231,500

    $211,000 - $250,000

    $1,850/mo

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    What's special

    This could be the opportunity you are looking for Charming 4 bedroom, turn of the century home just minutes from the East Village or Downtown. Backing to Union Park, this home has tons of natural light, two living rooms, formal dining room, and a mezzanine area that would be a perfect office or reading nook. Large, open main floor with beautiful hardwood floors and woodwork. One bedroom and a full bath are also located on main floor. Upstairs you'll find three large bedrooms, a bathroom, and access to a possible roof deck overlooking the park. Lower level is great for storage and has a 2-car attached tuck-under garage that is accessed from the back of the home. Enjoy a quick walk to the bike trail, marina, or Captain Roy's. This home is currently undergoing some renovations - with a little TLC, this home can be a stunner Don't hesitate - call to schedule a showing today

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Freezer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,712 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street, On-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other, Wood, Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Park, City
    Lot
    • Size: 7,700 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 11005878000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Foundation: Masonry
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1912

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $135/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $233,000
    • Annual tax amount: $3,930

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/7/2019Sold$150,000-9.1%$88/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #572970 Report a problem
    11/20/2018Listed for sale$165,000+24.1%$96/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices First Realty #572970 Report a problem
    9/22/2017Sold$133,000-1.5%$78/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #546224 Report a problem
    8/22/2017Pending sale$135,000$79/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #546224 Report a problem
    8/18/2017Listed for sale$135,000$79/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #546224 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,930 +2.2%$233,000 +13.1%
    2024$3,846 -4.9%$206,000
    2023$4,044 +0.8%$206,000 +14.1%
    2022$4,012 +7.4%$180,500
    2021$3,734 -3.6%$180,500 +14.1%
    2020$3,874 -16.6%$158,200
    2019$4,644 +6.4%$158,200 -8.4%
    2018$4,364 $172,800
    2017$4,364 +6.3%$172,800 +5%
    2016$4,106 $164,500
    2015$4,106 +11.4%$164,500 +7.6%
    2014$3,686 $152,900
    2013-- $152,900 +0.5%
    2012-- $152,200
    2011-- $152,200 -5.3%
    2010-- $160,800
    2009-- $160,800 +1.9%
    2008-- $157,800
    2007-- $157,800 +13.9%
    2006-- $138,600
    2005-- $138,600 +14.3%
    2003-- $121,310 +20.1%
    2002-- $101,020
    2001-- $101,020
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Union Park

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