$2,172 Closing Credit¹
#711535, Joe Cuevas, Listing office: RE/MAX Revolution
$140,000 List price
1226 Emma Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,663
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,106 sqft
0.1 acres
$127 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1226 Emma Ave
Welcome home to this clean & cozy bungalow! This freshly updated home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a large partially fenced yard. Newer roof, interior paint, kitchen appliances, flooring and countertops, along with maintenance free siding--nothing to do but move in this charmer! Schedule your private showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
Size1,106 sqft
Lot size0.146 Acres
Year built1930
MLS #716205
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Exterior: Deck
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $140,000
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,914
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: SW 9th to Emma, turn right, home is on the left.
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 1,106 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.146 Acres
- MLS Number: 716205
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: LPT Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 822-0171
- Listing Agent: Amy Meyer
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2006 | Home Sold | $77,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,200 | $1,914 |
| 2021 | $79,500 | $1,914 |
| 2020 | $73,800 | $1,914 |
| 2019 | $73,800 | $1,864 |
| 2018 | $70,100 | $1,864 |
| 2017 | $70,100 | $1,810 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•4201 S Union St
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2425 Watrous 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 $56,479. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
69%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Horse Races
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Stein Mart
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
LongHorn Steakhouse
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Buick
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Contemporary Inspirational
Christian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1226 Emma Ave
The listing price of 1226 Emma Ave property is $140,000.
The property 1226 Emma Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Sale Pending: 1226 Emma Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 1226 Emma Ave are: Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,914 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 23, 2006 for $77,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1226 Emma Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1226 Emma Ave is 1,106 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1226 Emma Ave is 1930.
This home is located at 1226 Emma Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,106 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $140,000.
In May 2025 more than 61 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 69 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 143 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.9%. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.