This is an adorable bungalow that you must see. Enter the home through the large, enclosed front
porch. Inside you will find 2 bedrooms (one currently being used as a living room), 1 bath, a formal
dining room or make that the living room. Large kitchen with great counter space and room for an
eating area as well. The washer and dryer are in the very clean lower level. The yard is fenced and
there is a great covered patio off the 1 car garage for entertaining. Current owner added central air
conditioning, radon mitigation and a sump pump w/ battery back up. Home is in an NFC area as well. Come take a look.
Sold for $135,000
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$135,000
720 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
624sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$147,300 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$1,244 Estimated rent
Home value
$147,300
$138,000 - $156,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelly Schall (515)250-2133,
Realty ONE Group Impact,
Rob Langloss 515-991-0734,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Misty Darling
BH&G Real Estate Innovations
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 693724
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 624
- Total interior livable area: 624 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Other,Full
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11003023000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1916
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: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,159
- Date on market: 4/22/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 1 day
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 | Listing removed | $149,900$240/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724346 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Price change | $149,900-1.7%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724346 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $152,500+13%$244/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724346 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Sold | $135,000+8%$216/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693724 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2024 | Pending sale | $125,000$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693724 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $125,000+24.1%$200/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693724 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2020 | Sold | $100,685-2.2%$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #613552 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2020 | Pending sale | $103,000$165/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #613552 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2020 | Price change | $103,000-6.4%$165/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #613552 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2020 | Price change | $110,000-4.3%$176/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #613552 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2020 | Price change | $115,000-4.2%$184/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #613552 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2020 | Listed for sale | $120,000+70.2%$192/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #613552 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2006 | Sold | $70,500+62.1%$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/8/2006 | Sold | $43,500$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,168 +13% | $129,400 +19.8% |
| 2024 | $1,918 +7.8% | $108,000 |
| 2023 | $1,780 +0.9% | $108,000 +28% |
| 2022 | $1,764 +15.4% | $84,400 |
| 2021 | $1,528 +16.6% | $84,400 +20.9% |
| 2020 | $1,310 -1.8% | $69,800 |
| 2019 | $1,334 +14.4% | $69,800 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $1,166 | $62,600 |
| 2017 | $1,166 +17.8% | $62,600 +10.8% |
| 2016 | $990 | $56,500 |
| 2015 | $990 +21.6% | $56,500 +10.1% |
| 2014 | $814 | $51,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,300 -17.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $62,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $62,200 -13.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $72,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,000 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,900 +30.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $51,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $51,900 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,040 +19.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $39,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $39,340 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Findley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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