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#715538, Adam Bentz, Listing Office: Agency Iowa
$194,900 List price
1257 NE 50th Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
$2,314
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
930 sqft
0.5 acres
$210 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1257 NE 50th Ave
Bungalow style home on .5 acres in Saydel school system in NE Des Moines. Many new updates including some wiring and plumbing, new hickory kitchen cabinets, newer living room and dining area flooring, & upgrades in bathroom with lower threshold handicapped shower grab bars. Exterior features new roof and siding, a newer septic & rear open deck with partially fenced yard. There is a two-car slab for your future garage has wiring to slab. Lower-level non-conforming BR with daylight windows bedroom has painted cement floor new window and no closet. Other interior features include hardwoods in upstairs bedrooms and vintage doorknobs, mirrored closets and hall and front closet for additional storage. Formal dining room with closet currently being used as storage has a slider to the rear deck. The lower level includes a storage room off the furnace room and laundry area with included washer and dryer. A bonus living area and second bath can be found in the lower level. Security camera reserved and in use at this home. Owners are in the process of updating some light and fan fixtures, staining hardwoods, painting walls, trim and basement floors. All this and more at a modest price.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size930 sqft
Lot size0.5 Acres
Year built1939
MLS #707349
Summary
- MLS Number: 707349
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Covered Bridge Realty
- Office Phone: (515) 462-9292
- Listing Agent: Toni Tindle
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | Home Sold | $180,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $122,700 | $1,484 |
| 2021 | $98,800 | $1,484 |
| 2020 | $88,700 | $1,484 |
| 2019 | $88,700 | $1,406 |
| 2018 | $82,600 | $1,406 |
| 2017 | $82,600 | $1,174 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Cornell Elementary
Public District PK-4
1.1 mi
•5817 NE 3rd St
4
Madison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•806 Hoffman Ave
3
Oak Park Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.7 mi
•3928 6th 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 $69,326. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
32%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
32%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
NASCAR
College Football
Extreme Sports
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dollar General
Best Buy
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Little Caesars
What do the neighbors drive?
Ram
Chevrolet
GMC
What do the neighbors listen to?
Classic Country
Contemporary Christian- Country
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About 1257 NE 50th Ave
This home is located at 1257 NE 50th Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313. This 930 square foot home, which was built in 1939, sits on a 0.50 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 7, 2024 and is currently priced at $194,900.
In March 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 35 sold above asking price, over 124 sold below and more than 42 were sold right at the asked price. Between February and March 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.3%. Listings spent 47 days on the market in March 2025, and had a median list price of $215,179 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.