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$184,900

1106 Gratis Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,244 sqft
0.4 acres
$149 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1106 Gratis Ave

Welcome to 1106 Gratis Ave—an updated 3 bed, 1.5 bath home nestled on a spacious nearly half-acre lot. Enjoy the expansive backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, or play. With two garages—a detached 2-car and an additional 1-car—there's room for all your toys and tools. Inside, you’ll find modern updates, functional living space, and room to grow. A rare find with this much outdoor space and garage capacity—schedule your showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,244 sqft
Lot size0.447 Acres
Year built1951
ParkingDetached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #721058
Garage3 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 3 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
  • Exterior: Fence
  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $184,900
  • Price/SqFt: $148
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,710
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From I-235E take exit 9 towards US-69/E 14th St. 0.5 mi. Take US-69 S/SE 14th St to Gratis Ave 2.2 mi. Keep Right. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto US-69/SE 14th St. 1.9 mi. Turn right on to Gratis Ave. Destination will be on right.
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Living Area: 1,244 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.447 Acres
  • MLS Number: 721058
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Real Broker, LLC
  • Office Phone: (855) 450-0442
  • Office Email: membership@therealbrokerage.com
  • Listing Agent: Rose, Celeste

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 04, 2019
Home Sold
$107,500
Sep 02, 2005
Home Sold
$113,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$145,100$2,710
2021$115,000$2,710
2020$104,500$2,710
2019$104,500$2,668
2018$100,300$2,668
2017$100,300$2,168

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

McKinley Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.5 mi

1610 SE 6th St

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

2

River Woods Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

2929 SE 22nd St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $46,167. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

43%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

35%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

22%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1106 Gratis Ave

The listing price of 1106 Gratis Ave property is $184,900.

The property 1106 Gratis Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 1106 Gratis Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1106 Gratis Ave are: McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), River Woods Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,710 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 4, 2019 for $107,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1106 Gratis Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 1106 Gratis Ave is 1,244 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1106 Gratis Ave is 1951.

This home is located at 1106 Gratis Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 1,244 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 0.45 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $184,900.

In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $216,801, while the average time on the real estate market was 38 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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