This charming 1.5-story home, previously used as an Airbnb near Des Moines Airport, offers fantastic potential as an Airbnb, rental property, or an owner-occupied residence. Step inside to be greeted by a decorative stone fireplace, leading into an open living and dining area with beautiful hardwood floors, accented by the character of wood beams and windows for plenty of natural light. The vinyl siding ensures easy exterior maintenance, and the home comes with a brand-new roof installed in 2022. The layout includes 1 bedroom with LVP flooring and a full bath on the main level, with 2 additional bedrooms upstairs. Outside, the nearly half-acre lot is perfect for entertaining, featuring a fully fenced-in yard and a newly poured patio. The home also boasts a cute mudroom just off the kitchen, adding extra convenience and charm to this property. Come check it out!
Sold for $169,000
$169,000
919 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,002sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
0.44 Acres Lot
$169,600 Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$1,517 Estimated rent
Home value
$169,600
$158,000 - $181,000
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Decorative stone fireplaceNearly half-acre lotBeautiful hardwood floorsFully fenced-in yardNewly poured patioCute mudroomWood beams
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Listed by:
Scott Venteicher 515-279-6700,
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Bought with:
Joshua Moncivais
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 706419
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
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,002
- Total interior livable area: 1,002 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 173
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12000130001000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1906
Details
- Warranty included: Yes
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: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $160,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,468
- Date on market: 10/23/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 33 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Sold | $169,000-3.4%$169/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #706419 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Pending sale | $175,000$175/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706419 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $175,000$175/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706419 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2024 | Pending sale | $175,000$175/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706419 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $175,000+43.4%$175/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #706419 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2022 | Sold | $122,000-2.4%$122/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2022 | Pending sale | $125,000$125/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $125,000$125/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2022 | Pending sale | $125,000$125/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649260 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2022 | Listed for sale | $125,000+27.6%$125/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #649260 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2019 | Sold | $98,000-2%$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #590034 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2019 | Pending sale | $100,000$100/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Signature Real Estate #590034 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $100,000+102%$100/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Signature #590034 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2006 | Sold | $49,500+58.5%$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2004 | Sold | $31,228$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,520 +2.1% | $160,100 +27.6% |
| 2024 | $2,468 +4.5% | $125,500 |
| 2023 | $2,362 +0.8% | $125,500 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $2,344 +0.9% | $100,200 |
| 2021 | $2,324 -3.7% | $100,200 +7.6% |
| 2020 | $2,414 +4.3% | $93,100 |
| 2019 | $2,314 +1% | $93,100 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $2,290 | $86,100 |
| 2017 | $2,290 +8.5% | $86,100 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $2,110 | $80,100 |
| 2015 | $2,110 +13.7% | $80,100 +8.8% |
| 2014 | $1,856 | $73,600 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $72,500 +0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $71,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $71,900 -9.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,300 +10.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $71,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $71,800 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $64,100 +6.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,140 +14.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,420 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,420 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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