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$232,500

1232 Carrie Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

3 beds
1 full
1,025 sqft
0.3 acres
$227 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1232 Carrie Ave

Charming three-bedroom house in the heart of Des Moines Southwest side. Brick exterior adds to the charm of this southside staple ranch plan. The foyer offers access to the dining area and the living room. The kitchen has access to the back door, stairs and a door to the third bedroom that can be used as an additional dining space or office. The finish in the lower level is partial and ready for your finishing touches. Property has been well maintained and updated over the years with minimal deferred maintenance. Plenty of recent updates within the past 30 days.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,025 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.259 Acres
Year built1955
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #721697
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Dining Area
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $232,500
  • Price/SqFt: $226
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,688
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: From SW 14th St go East on Carrie Ave to property.
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Living Area: 1,025 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.259 Acres
  • MLS Number: 721697
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Modern Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 710-0994
  • Listing Agent: Todd Fatino

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 29, 2004
Home Sold
$132,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$200,300$3,688
2021$161,700$3,688
2020$151,100$3,688
2019$151,100$3,522
2018$141,100$3,522
2017$141,100$3,156

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

5001 SW 14th St

3

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

3141 SW 9th St

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

4201 S Union 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 $56,479. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of 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 BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1232 Carrie Ave

The listing price of 1232 Carrie Ave property is $232,500.

The property 1232 Carrie Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 1232 Carrie Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1232 Carrie Ave are: Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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 $3,688 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 29, 2004 for $132,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1232 Carrie Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1232 Carrie Ave is 1,025 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1232 Carrie Ave is 1955.

This home is located at 1232 Carrie Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Watrous South neighborhood. This 1,025 square foot home, which was built in 1955, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $232,500.

In June 2025 more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 78 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 153 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 7%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 38 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $216,801.

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

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