Charming ranch bungalow in convenient location directly across from MacRae Park! Step inside and you’ll find the main level offers two bedrooms (one with a walk in closet), a 3/4 bathroom, spacious family room and dining area with coved ceilings right off the galley kitchen with all appliances included. On the main level there is back room off of the kitchen and pantry that makes for a great drop zone with back door from driveway and detached garage. The main level is rounded out with a heated and cooled enclosed front porch which would make a perfect home office or hobby space (and adds 144 SqFt of space not included in the listing). There is plenty of storage with unfinished basement and 14x21 detached garage. Updates include: Furnace/Air Conditioner/Hot Water Heater updated in 2024, electrical updates in 2010, mostly Vinyl Windows. All of this wrapped up in a convenient location close to downtown, bike trails, schools, and directly across from MacRae Park featuring a playscape, tennis courts, walking trails, fishing pond, and more!
Sold for $142,000
$142,000
916 Davis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
1,004sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1909
10,410.84 Square Feet Lot
$141,500 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$1,357 Estimated rent
Home value
$141,500
$134,000 - $149,000
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Detached garageUnfinished basementSpacious family roomGalley kitchenWalk in closet
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Listed by:
James Von Gillern (515)321-2595,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
Rob Langloss
Realty ONE Group Impact
Kelly Schall
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 726077
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,004
- Total interior livable area: 1,004 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,410 sqft
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01000864000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $142,000-6.9%$141/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #726077 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $152,500$152/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Price change | $152,500-4.7%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #726077 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2025 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$159/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $170,000-2.9%$169/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $175,000$174/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,864 -2.4% | $186,300 +11.8% |
| 2024 | $2,934 +0.9% | $166,600 |
| 2023 | $2,908 +0.8% | $166,600 +25.9% |
| 2022 | $2,884 +4.9% | $132,300 |
| 2021 | $2,748 -3.5% | $132,300 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $2,848 +10% | $118,700 |
| 2019 | $2,590 +1.3% | $118,700 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $2,558 | $104,900 |
| 2017 | $2,558 +10.8% | $104,900 +8.9% |
| 2016 | $2,308 | $96,300 |
| 2015 | $2,308 +0.9% | $96,300 -2% |
| 2014 | $2,288 | $98,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,300 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,500 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,400 -4% |
| 2008 | -- | $105,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $105,600 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $97,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $97,900 +9.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $89,050 +41.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,910 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,910 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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