Welcome home to this charming bungalow on the SW side of Des Moines! Conveniently located near schools, restaurants, shopping, and everyday amenities, this 3-bedroom home is move-in ready and full of updates. Step inside to find high ceilings, spacious bedrooms, stainless steel appliances, and all new LVP flooring throughout the main level along with fresh carpet and paint. The updated feel continues with a new water heater installed in 2024. Outside, you’ll love the large backyard featuring a wooden privacy fence—perfect for pets, entertaining, or relaxing evenings at home. Adorable, updated, and ready for its next owner!
Pending
Price cut: $3K (6/23)
$189,000
937 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
7,666 Square Feet Lot
$185,300 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Austin Postier (515)689-0684,
RE/MAX Results
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741404
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,204
- Total interior livable area: 1,204 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,666 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 51 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 01000627000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1913
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: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,400
- Annual tax amount: $2,880
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$185,300
$176,000 - $195,000
$1,586/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $189,000$157/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $189,000-1.6%$157/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Price change | $192,000-1.5%$159/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $195,000+41.3%$162/sqft |
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| 10/30/2020 | Sold | $138,000+4.5%$115/sqft |
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| 9/22/2020 | Pending sale | $132,000$110/sqft |
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| 9/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $132,000+52.6%$110/sqft |
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| 2/23/2018 | Listing removed | $1,175$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Solutions, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,175$1/sqft |
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| 4/11/2017 | Listing removed | $1,175$1/sqft |
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| 4/7/2017 | Price change | $1,175-1.7%$1/sqft |
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| 3/27/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,195+3.9%$1/sqft |
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| 2/6/2016 | Listing removed | $1,150$1/sqft |
Source: Pyramid Property Group Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2016 | Listed for rent | $1,150$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2015 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/22/2015 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 10/5/2006 | Sold | $86,500+38.4%$72/sqft |
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| 6/1/2000 | Sold | $62,500$52/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,612 +2% | $177,400 +14.7% |
| 2024 | $2,560 +2.3% | $154,700 |
| 2023 | $2,502 +0.7% | $154,700 +18.3% |
| 2022 | $2,484 +11.5% | $130,800 |
| 2021 | $2,228 -3.8% | $130,800 +14.8% |
| 2020 | $2,316 +10.2% | $113,900 |
| 2019 | $2,102 -23.1% | $113,900 +10.8% |
| 2018 | $2,734 | $102,800 |
| 2017 | $2,734 +31.1% | $102,800 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $2,086 | $94,800 +7.8% |
| 2015 | $2,086 +10.6% | $87,900 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $1,886 | $82,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,600 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $81,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $81,900 -7% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $88,100 +5.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $83,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,800 +14.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,400 +8.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,600 +36% |
| 2002 | -- | $49,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $49,690 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Gray's Lake
- 937 Creston Ave





