***OFFER HAS BEEN ACCEPTED; BACK-UP OFFERS WILL STILL BE ACCEPTED*** 1 ACRE LOT!!!! Impossible to find FLAT 1 Acre lot that gives a world of potential and privacy!! Awesome completely renovated house!! Walk in the front door to large open family room plus 2 bedrooms on main level, and bathroom with double sinks and great eat-in kitchen with Quartz countertops and all new appliances!! Upstairs is the primary bedroom with its own bath with custom tiled shower and dual sinks!! House was taken down to the studs and rebuilt with all new electrical, HVAC, plumbing, roof, windows, siding, drywall, trim, etc... so pretty much like new construction! This is a needle in a haystack 1 acre, all newly renovated house that you need to see today!! Listing agent is the seller, inspections for buyers knowledge only, seller will not participate in any radon mitigation, house to remain Active on market until all inspections are completed. All information obtained from seller and public records
Sold for $249,900
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$249,900
840 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1892
0.99 Acres Lot
$249,900 Zestimate®
$177/sqft
$1,830 Estimated rent
Home value
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$237,000 - $262,000
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Quartz countertopsDual sinksLarge open family roomGreat eat-in kitchenAll new appliancesCustom tiled showerBathroom with double sinks
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Listed by:
Jason Juran (515)669-2054,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Briseida Carrillo Ceniceros
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741477
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,410
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.99 Acres
- Dimensions: 141 x 305
Details
- Parcel number: 11004595000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1892
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $177/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $69,600
- Annual tax amount: $2,598
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 3 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $249,900$177/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741477 Report a problem | ||
| 6/17/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$177/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741477 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900$177/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741477 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,598 +2% | $69,600 -46.2% |
| 2024 | $2,546 +6.3% | $129,400 |
| 2023 | $2,394 +0.8% | $129,400 +27.4% |
| 2022 | $2,376 +7.5% | $101,600 |
| 2021 | $2,210 -3.7% | $101,600 +14.7% |
| 2020 | $2,296 +7.6% | $88,600 |
| 2019 | $2,134 +1% | $88,600 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $2,112 | $79,400 |
| 2017 | $2,112 +12% | $79,400 +10.9% |
| 2016 | $1,886 | $71,600 |
| 2015 | $1,886 +3.7% | $71,600 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,818 | $71,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $71,000 -17.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,100 -4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,400 -15.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $106,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $106,800 +22.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,500 +11.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $78,560 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $69,170 |
| 2001 | -- | $69,170 |
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Neighborhood: Highland Park
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Harding Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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