Here is a great house for a first time homebuyer or someone who wants to downsize. It also has a current rental certificate if you're a first time investor, or want to add to your current portfolio. 2 BR, 1 bath, big kitchen, living area with room for dining. Great neighborhood - 2 doors from Bordenaro's Pizza! Close to the zoo, downtown, and shopping. New siding
For sale
$129,000
911 Leland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,963 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Big kitchen
- 6 days |
- 512 |
- 32 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jenny Farrell (515)779-7500,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745213
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
- Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 850
- Total interior livable area: 850 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 3,963 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 102
Details
- Parcel number: 12000365000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
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: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $97,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,718
- Date on market: 7/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,113/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $129,000+17.3%$152/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745213 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Listing removed | $110,000$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740882 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $110,000+450%$129/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740882 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,100$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2026 | Price change | $1,100-8.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,200+20%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,000+5.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2020 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/1992 | Sold | $20,000$24/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,716 +2% | $97,200 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $1,682 +1.6% | $85,500 |
| 2023 | $1,656 +0.7% | $85,500 +21.6% |
| 2022 | $1,644 +4.7% | $70,300 |
| 2021 | $1,570 -3.7% | $70,300 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $1,630 +9% | $62,900 |
| 2019 | $1,496 +0.9% | $62,900 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $1,482 | $55,700 |
| 2017 | $1,482 +9.8% | $55,700 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $1,350 | $51,200 |
| 2015 | $1,350 +12.9% | $51,200 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $1,196 | $46,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $46,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $46,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,700 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $49,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $49,900 -6.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $53,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $53,300 +13.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,000 +6.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $43,990 +15% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,240 |
| 2001 | -- | $38,240 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Morris Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10McCombs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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