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Sold for $218,000
  • $218,000

    801 Boulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    3beds
    892sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1940
    7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
    $218,000 Zestimate®
    $244/sqft
    $1,551 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $218,000

    $207,000 - $229,000

    $1,551/mo

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    What's special

    Functional inviting layoutFully fenced backyardLarge deck
    Charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home priced under $200,000—an outstanding value with major updates already completed. Ideally located just a 5-minute drive from downtown and easily bikeable, this home offers convenient access to parks, dining, and everyday amenities, along with seamless freeway connectivity. Exterior updates include a new roof on both the home and garage (2022) and newly built front and back decks (2022), perfect for outdoor living. Solar panels installed in 2023 come with a 30-year warranty for long-term energy savings. Inside, enjoy a functional, inviting layout with included appliances—gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and new washer and dryer (2025). The spacious living room is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a large deck, fully fenced backyard, and firepit— creating the perfect indoor-outdoor setting for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings at home. Major systems updates include a new AC unit (2025), regularly serviced furnace, cleaned ductwork (2025), upgraded electrical panel and wiring (2023), and a maintained radon mitigation system. A detached one-stall garage with workshop attached adds extra flexibility for hobbies, storage, or workspace needs. With its combination of location, updates, and price point, this home is a standout opportunity for buyers seeking value and long-term efficiency.

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    Listed by:

    Lindsey Crank 515-276-2872,

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Bought with:

    April Bent

    Sundance Realty

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738668MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 892
    • Total interior livable area: 892 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 300

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Fencing: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 7,405 sqft
    • Dimensions: 75 x 99
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01000016000000
    • Zoning: N5

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1940

    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: Asphalt

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/18/2026Sold$218,000+9.5%$244/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738668 Report a problem
    4/22/2026Pending sale$199,000$223/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738668 Report a problem
    4/17/2026Listed for sale$199,000+26.3%$223/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #738668 Report a problem
    5/20/2021Sold$157,500+5.1%$177/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #626843 Report a problem
    4/20/2021Pending sale$149,900$168/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #626843 Report a problem
    4/16/2021Listed for sale$149,900+41.4%$168/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #626843 Report a problem
    3/30/2016Sold$106,000+2.4%$119/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #512314 Report a problem
    8/6/2015Listing removed$103,500$116/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/27/2015Price change$103,500-3.7%$116/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/11/2015Price change$107,500-2.3%$121/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    9/11/2014Price change$110,000+37.7%$123/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    12/23/2009Listed for sale$79,900-21.3%$90/sqft
    Source: Dominion Enterprises #324729 Report a problem
    11/5/2009Sold$101,500-5.1%$114/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/17/2009Price change$107,000-1.8%$120/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #351343 Report a problem
    9/3/2009Price change$109,000-2.7%$122/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #351343 Report a problem
    8/2/2009Listed for sale$112,000+105.5%$126/sqft
    Source: Prudential Real Estate #351343 Report a problem
    11/14/2008Sold$54,500-9%$61/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/23/2008Price change$59,900-20.1%$67/sqft
    Source: Listhub #324729 Report a problem
    5/25/2008Price change$75,000-21.1%$84/sqft
    Source: Listhub #324729 Report a problem
    3/15/2008Listed for sale$95,000+12.4%$107/sqft
    Source: Listhub #324729 Report a problem
    9/25/2001Sold$84,500$95/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,156 +2.2%$186,900 +11.6%
    2024$3,088 +16.8%$167,400
    2023$2,644 +0.8%$167,400 +38.2%
    2022$2,622 +5%$121,100
    2021$2,498 -3.6%$121,100 +11.4%
    2020$2,590 +10%$108,700
    2019$2,354 +1.3%$108,700 +13.1%
    2018$2,324 $96,100
    2017$2,324 +10.7%$96,100 +8.7%
    2016$2,100 $88,400
    2015$2,100 -1.1%$88,400 -3.8%
    2014$2,124 $91,900
    2013-- $91,900 +6.1%
    2012-- $86,600
    2011-- $86,600 -0.2%
    2010-- $86,800
    2009-- $86,800 -12.8%
    2008-- $99,500
    2007-- $99,500 +6.4%
    2006-- $93,500
    2005-- $93,500 +9.2%
    2003-- $85,660 +3.5%
    2002-- $82,750
    2001-- $82,750

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    Neighborhood: Indianola Hills

    Nearby schools

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    • 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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