$205,900

1108 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,445
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
871 sqft
0.2 acres
$236 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1108 Creston Ave

Bungalow located in a great SW side neighborhood. 2 bedrooms with hardwood floors, new carpet in living room and hallway. Eat in kitchen area and kitchen has updated quartz countertops. Vinyl windows throughout. Front porch has been rebuilt. Bsmt has some carpet, no finished ceiling. Driveway has been updated, fenced in backyard, big 2 car garage with new overhead and service door. Ready to move in!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size871 sqft
Lot size0.161 Acres
Year built1926
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720264
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Exterior: Fence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $205,900
  • Price/SqFt: $236
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,562
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Just North of Lincoln High School on SW 9th between SW 9th and SW 12th Street on Creston
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Living Area: 871 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.161 Acres
  • MLS Number: 720264
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 720-4290
  • Listing Agent: Steve Nissly

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1108 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 - view of front of home with a chimney, a front lawn, and a porch

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 08, 2024
Home Sold
$183,000
Feb 29, 2012
Home Sold
$95,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$144,500$2,562
2021$123,200$2,562
2020$107,600$2,562
2019$107,600$2,330
2018$96,300$2,330
2017$96,300$2,190

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

3141 SW 9th St

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

4201 S Union St

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

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 $72,642. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

20%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

40%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Chico'sChico's

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Boston MarketBoston Market

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • NissanNissan
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1108 Creston Ave

The listing price of 1108 Creston Ave property is $205,900.

The property 1108 Creston Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 1108 Creston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1108 Creston Ave are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,562 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on July 8, 2024 for $183,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1108 Creston Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1108 Creston Ave is 871 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1108 Creston Ave is 1926.

This home is located at 1108 Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 871 square foot home, which was built in 1926, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $205,900.

While more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 69 listings sold at asking price, and more than 143 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between April and May 2025 increased by 0.9%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $215,247, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.

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

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