$220,000

1281 Amos Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,613
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,092 sqft
0.2 acres
$201 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1281 Amos Ave

Welcome to this beautiful ranch home located on the south side of Des Moines! This home offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a large detached 2 car garage, and large yard allowing you to enjoy those beautiful Iowa evenings. Some updates include new flooring in the kitchen, brand new vanity in the bathroom, and a recently poured concrete driveway. Reach out today for a private viewing of this beautiful home!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,092 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.249 Acres
Year built1964
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716482
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716482
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Hilltop
  • Office Phone: (515) 967-5424
  • Listing Agent: Fix Brown

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view of front of home featuring a garage, roof with shingles, a front lawn, and fence

$220,000

1281 Amos Ave

$2,613

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jul 19, 2018
Home Sold
$61,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$89,700$1,626
2021$72,000$1,626
2020$62,700$1,626
2019$62,700$2,196
2018$94,600$2,196
2017$94,600$2,146

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

Morris Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

1401 Geil Ave

4

Studebaker Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

300 E County Line Rd

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

5001 SW 14th 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 $38,900. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

44%
<35k
55%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

36%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
28%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 1281 Amos Ave

This home is located at 1281 Amos Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315. This 1,092 square foot home, which was built in 1964, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 24, 2025 and is currently priced at $220,000.

In March 2025 more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 42 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 124 were sold below. In March 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 6.3% more homes for sale than in February. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.

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

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