#721232, Christopher Foster, Listing office: Weichert, Realtors - 515 Agency
$210,000 List price
126 E Maxwelton Dr Des Moines, IA 50315
3 beds
1 full
1,178 sqft
0.2 acres
$178 / sqft
House
Property details
About 126 E Maxwelton Dr
Home has a new roof 5/7/2024 with Class 3 shingles. (Some insurance companies give a discount for these shingles because they are rated harder for hail and wind.) Hardwood floors have been refinished and new interior paint throughout. The basement has an egress window, but is not finished. The lower level has been water-proofed and has a 40-year transferrable warranty to the new owner. Property has been a rental.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,178 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.201 Acres
Year built1966
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716696
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Split Level
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $210,000
- Price/SqFt: $178
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,674
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take McKinley Ave to S Union, go north 2 blocks to Maxwelton, go east to the home. It sits on the north side of the street.
- Year Built: 1966
- Living Area: 1,178 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.201 Acres
- MLS Number: 716696
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: McAfee Realty
- Office Phone: (515) 251-4570
- Listing Agent: Roberta McAfee
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2011 | Home Sold | $54,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $184,700 | $3,674 |
| 2021 | $157,000 | $3,674 |
| 2020 | $141,700 | $3,674 |
| 2019 | $141,700 | $3,320 |
| 2018 | $124,800 | $3,320 |
| 2017 | $124,800 | $3,162 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•4201 S Union St
4
Lovejoy Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•801 E Kenyon Ave
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•3141 SW 9th 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 $54,137. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
30%
Single, No Kids
24%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Burlington
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Hyundai
Chevrolet
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Urban Adult Contemporary
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 126 E Maxwelton Dr
The listing price of 126 E Maxwelton Dr property is $210,000.
The property 126 E Maxwelton Dr is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 126 E Maxwelton Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 126 E Maxwelton Dr are: South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lovejoy Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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 $3,674 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 26, 2011 for $54,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 126 E Maxwelton Dr has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 126 E Maxwelton Dr is 1,178 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 126 E Maxwelton Dr is 1966.
This home is located at 126 E Maxwelton Dr in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. This 1,178 square foot home, which was built in 1966, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $210,000.
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. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. 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.