#718719, Karla Alaniz, Listing office: Keller Williams Realty GDM
$305,000 List price
1235 Virginia Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
3 beds
1 full
924 sqft
0.2 acres
$330 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1235 Virginia Ave
If you love space and want a home that’s been thoughtfully updated and well maintained, stop right here! There are too many updates to list—starting with the beautifully renovated kitchen featuring updated cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances (which stay with the home). Fresh paint throughout gives the home a clean, modern feel. Step inside to find a formal living room that can also serve as a flex space or dining room, perfect for your lifestyle needs. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space. The lower-level family room is spacious and bright, with walk-out access to a deck—ideal for entertaining. There's also a flex space in the basement, a dedicated workshop, and tons of extra storage. Outside, enjoy a large fenced-in backyard with a covered deck for year-round use. The oversized 3-car garage includes a workbench, offering plenty of room for projects and parking. Additional highlights include a heated floor in the upstairs bathroom and a peaceful location on a private dead-end street. Don’t miss this move-in-ready gem with room to grow and space to enjoy!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size924 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.243 Acres
Year built1994
ParkingDetached, Garage, Three Car Garage
MLS #722838
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceGas, Vented
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile, Vinyl
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Gas, Vented
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $305,000
- Price/SqFt: $330
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,202
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: SW 12th St north of Park Ave then head west on Virginia
- Year Built: 1994
- Living Area: 924 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.243 Acres
- MLS Number: 722838
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 577-0498
- Listing Agent: Dawn Edwards
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227,700 | $4,202 |
| 2021 | $194,400 | $4,202 |
| 2020 | $170,900 | $4,202 |
| 2019 | $170,900 | $3,908 |
| 2018 | $155,600 | $3,908 |
| 2017 | $155,600 | $3,718 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
4
Jefferson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2425 Watrous Ave
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•4201 S Union St
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 $72,642. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents 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 Basketball
Soccer
Symphony or Opera
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Burlington
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Wingstop
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Nissan
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Christian Adult Contemporary
Talk/Personality
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1235 Virginia Ave
The listing price of 1235 Virginia Ave property is $305,000.
The property 1235 Virginia Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Sale Pending: 1235 Virginia Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 1235 Virginia Ave are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jefferson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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 $4,202 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1235 Virginia Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1235 Virginia Ave is 924 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1235 Virginia Ave is 1994.
This home is located at 1235 Virginia Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 924 square foot home, which was built in 1994, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $305,000.
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. In June 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7% less homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 38 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $216,801 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.