PRIME LOCATION & PEACE OF MIND! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-full bath home has been renovated from top to bottom. Minutes from Downtown & 2 blocks to McKinley Elementary. Yard is fully fenced and includes garage, with driveway access from the rear. Behind the backyard is the Des Moines River and bike trail providing easy access to fishing, kayaking, boating, paddle boarding. A few blocks away is the Scott Avenue Whitewater Access point where surfing next to skyscrapers and Principal Park will soon become a reality thanks to the Iowa Confluence Water Trails. Whether you want to chill and grill on the spacious deck, go to Mullets, ball games, or enjoy downtown farmers market, and countless other arts and entertainment options; this home allows you to connect with nature and the City. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique property. Schedule your showing today and see all that it has to offer.
Sold for $220,000
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$220,000
836 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
1,346sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$218,300 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$2,095 Estimated rent
Home value
$218,300
$205,000 - $231,000
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Listed by:
Kim Poam Logan (515)491-9378,
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Bought with:
Joe Cuevas
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 719486
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,346
- Total interior livable area: 1,346 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 02000859000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1870
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Sold | $220,000$163/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #719486 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Pending sale | $220,000$163/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000+633.3%$163/sqft |
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| 4/10/2020 | Sold | $30,000-14.3%$22/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #592524 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2020 | Pending sale | $35,000$26/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #592524 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2020 | Price change | $35,000-29.9%$26/sqft |
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| 2/17/2020 | Price change | $49,900-9.3%$37/sqft |
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| 11/8/2019 | Price change | $55,000-21.3%$41/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #592524 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $69,900+74.8%$52/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #592524 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2006 | Sold | $40,000+14.3%$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2003 | Sold | $35,000$26/sqft |
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| 5/16/2000 | Sold | $35,000$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,152 +1.9% | $190,600 +232.1% |
| 2024 | $1,130 -2.1% | $57,400 |
| 2023 | $1,154 +0.7% | $57,400 +17.1% |
| 2022 | $1,146 -26.7% | $49,000 |
| 2021 | $1,564 +11.9% | $49,000 -21.9% |
| 2020 | $1,398 -16.4% | $62,700 |
| 2019 | $1,672 +1.1% | $62,700 +0.8% |
| 2018 | $1,654 | $62,200 |
| 2017 | $1,654 +5.5% | $62,200 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1,568 | $59,500 |
| 2015 | $1,568 +4.7% | $59,500 +1.7% |
| 2014 | $1,498 | $58,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $58,500 +0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $58,400 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $60,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $60,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,800 +43.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $42,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $42,500 +11.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,110 +26.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $30,150 |
| 2001 | -- | $30,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: McKinley School - Columbus Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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- 50315
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- 836 E Jackson Ave
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