Come and check out this awesome home located in a quiet southside neighborhood. Just minutes away from downtown is this 3 bedroom 1 full bath situated on a large half acre lot with mature trees! This home features a large main floor primary bedroom, full bathroom, large living room, and kitchen. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms. the mechanicals are all newer and have been well maintained, there is also a wood-burning stove on the main level to supplement the furnace. The basement is a full dry basement for all your storage needs. This home is being sold as-is, all information is provided by information from seller & assessor.
Sold for $242,000
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$242,000
914 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
2,041sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.51 Acres Lot
$250,500 Zestimate®
$119/sqft
$1,678 Estimated rent
Home value
$250,500
$233,000 - $271,000
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Large half acre lotMature treesWood - burning stove
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Listed by:
Grant Gaumer (515)577-5019,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Meleah Stuckey
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 696849
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,041
- Total interior livable area: 2,041 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 460
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: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 220
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12000044000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $242,000-3.2%$119/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #696849 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2024 | Pending sale | $250,000$122/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696849 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $250,000$122/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #696849 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,660 -0.7% | $288,700 +12.7% |
| 2024 | $4,694 +3.3% | $256,100 |
| 2023 | $4,542 +0.8% | $256,100 +27% |
| 2022 | $4,506 -0.2% | $201,600 |
| 2021 | $4,516 -3.7% | $201,600 +6.3% |
| 2020 | $4,688 +8.9% | $189,600 |
| 2019 | $4,304 +1.1% | $189,600 +12.4% |
| 2018 | $4,256 | $168,700 |
| 2017 | $4,256 +7.1% | $168,700 +5.8% |
| 2016 | $3,974 | $159,500 |
| 2015 | $3,974 +3.3% | $159,500 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $3,848 | $159,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $159,200 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $159,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $159,500 -0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $160,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $160,600 -2.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $164,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $164,900 +9.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $150,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $150,200 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $138,450 +22.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $112,610 |
| 2001 | -- | $112,610 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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