$194,900

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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$194,900

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 11, 2023
Home Sold
$180,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $69,326. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

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?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • College FootballCollege Football
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Best BuyBest Buy
  • Academy Sports & OutdoorsAcademy Sports & Outdoors

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Little CaesarsLittle Caesars

What do the neighbors drive?

  • RamRam
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • GMCGMC

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • Contemporary ChristianContemporary Christian
  • CountryCountry
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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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.

Des Moines, IA housing market in February 2025 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 92 sold below. Between January and February 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 0.4%. The median list price of listings available in February 2025 was $215,530, while the average time on the real estate market was 50 days.

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

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