#715023, Kurt Clements, Listing office: ListWithFreedom.com
$234,500 List price
1004 E Salem Ave Indianola, IA 50125
3 beds
1 full
1,267 sqft
0.3 acres
$185 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1004 E Salem Ave
Rare and beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a desirable Indianola neighborhood. Just a quick 5 minute walk to McVay trail, walking distance to Indianola High School and short drive to Indianola Middle School and Emerson Elementary. In addition to the bright and open floor plan, this home boasts a newly added primary bathroom, a main floor primary bedroom, a main floor laundry room, and gorgeous woodwork that is classic to the early 1900's. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms with newly added air conditioning duct work and venting. Nestled on an expansive .31 acre flat lot with a fully fenced in backyard, this home is perfect for entertaining. While out back, step inside the oversized 2 car garage, perfect for all your toys and tools. Next to the garage is an additional slab, ideal for boat or RV parking. Enjoy your summer evenings out back under the beautifully lit covered porch adorned with cabana curtains and a ceiling fan. This home has it all!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,267 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3099 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #722888
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Play Structure, Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse, One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $234,500
- Price/SqFt: $185
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,210
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: South on N Jefferson Way. Left on E Salem Ave. Home is on the left.
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 1,267 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3099 Acres
- MLS Number: 722888
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
- Office Phone: (323) 204-1936
- Listing Agent: Amy Dempsey
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2022 | Home Sold | $182,000 |
| May 21, 2014 | Home Sold | $90,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,100 | $3,210 |
| 2023 | $179,100 | $2,552 |
| 2022 | $128,700 | $2,526 |
| 2021 | $128,700 | $2,540 |
| 2020 | $122,400 | $2,680 |
| 2018 | $107,800 | $2,246 |
| 2017 | $107,800 | $2,144 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Emerson Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•1109 E Euclid Ave
9
Irving Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•500 W Clinton Ave
7
Whittier Elementary
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•1306 W Salem Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $56,761. Most Indianola, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
43%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
19%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
19%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Extreme Sports
College Football
Where do the neighbors shop?
Kmart
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Best Buy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Little Caesars
Texas Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Chevrolet
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Oldies
Country
Contemporary Christian
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1004 E Salem Ave
The listing price of 1004 E Salem Ave property is $234,500.
The property 1004 E Salem Ave is a house located in Indianola, Iowa, 50125.
Active Listing: 1004 E Salem Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1004 E Salem Ave are: Emerson Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Irving Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Whittier Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Indianola Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Carlisle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Norwalk Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indianola High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Martensdale - St. Marys Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Carlisle High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,210 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on July 12, 2022 for $182,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1004 E Salem Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1004 E Salem Ave is 1,267 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1004 E Salem Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 1004 E Salem Ave in Indianola, IA and zip code 50125. This 1,267 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.31 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $234,500.
In June 2025 more than 3 listings in Indianola, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 8 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 14 were sold below. The number of listings in Indianola, IA decreased by 3.5% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $300,000 and the average listing age was 26 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.