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#716696, Roberta McAfee, Listing Office: McAfee Realty
$209,500 List price
1230 Mckinley Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,488
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,585 sqft
0.2 acres
$132 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1230 Mckinley Ave
So much natural light and neutral finishes throughout this updated home. Lots of updates and upgrades in this 3+ BR home on a huge .4 acre lot. Nothing to do but move in! Fresh flooring, including carpet and LVP. 2 big living spaces, plus a cozy nook that could be used for an office or sitting area. One of those living spaces could also be a 4th BR. Main bedroom on first floor has a half bath. Big bathroom with double vanity. Big, eat-in kitchen with nice cabinetry and new quartz countertops. 1500+ sq. ft. of living space, plus plenty of room for storage in the unfinished basement. Laundry area was moved up from the basement for convenience. Includes 3 parcels for a 125X138 lot. NFC financing is available - a great opportunity to use the grant money for a garage!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingBaseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,585 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.238 Acres
Year built1949
MLS #710554
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $209,500
- Price/SqFt: $132
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,086
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From Fleur Drive and McKinley, go east on McKinley. House in on Southside of the street.
- Year Built: 1949
- Living Area: 1,585 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.238 Acres
- MLS Number: 710554
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 779-7500
- Listing Agent: Jenny Farrell
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,900 | $3,086 |
| 2021 | $126,500 | $3,086 |
| 2020 | $119,000 | $3,086 |
| 2019 | $119,000 | $2,810 |
| 2018 | $105,600 | $2,810 |
| 2017 | $105,600 | $2,712 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•5001 SW 14th St
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•4201 S Union St
4
Morris Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•1401 Geil 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 $52,273. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
16%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
41%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
Pro Boxing
College Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Family Dollar
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Logan's Roadhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Chevrolet
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Rock- Adult Standards
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Frequently asked questions
About 1230 Mckinley Ave
The listing price of 1230 Mckinley Ave property is $209,500.
The property 1230 Mckinley Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 1230 Mckinley Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1230 Mckinley Ave are: Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Morris 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 $3,086 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1230 Mckinley Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1230 Mckinley Ave is 1,585 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1230 Mckinley Ave is 1949.
This home is located at 1230 Mckinley Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,585 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $209,500.
Des Moines, IA housing market in April 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 58 sold at listed price and over 141 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.