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$243,000

1513 Washington Ave Des Moines, IA 50314

4 beds
2 full
1,745 sqft
0.3 acres
$139 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1513 Washington Ave

Welcome to 1513 Washington Avenue, Des Moines! This spacious home offers 1,745 sq ft of living space with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus a bonus room in the finished attic. Sitting on a generous 11,250 sq ft fenced in lot, there?s plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Major updates in 2024 include new plumbing, windows, doors, carpet, flooring, insulation, drywall, fresh interior paint, updated electrical, and a brand new driveway. The furnace, AC, and water heater are approximately 2 years old. Move-in ready with modern upgrades throughout! All information obtained from seller and public records.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,745 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.258 Acres
Year built1916
MLS #721400

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Architectural Style: Two Story
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $243,000
  • Price/SqFt: $139
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,508
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: Going south on Martin Luther King Jr, turn left onto Washington Ave drive down pass 13th St and the house should be on your left
  • Year Built: 1916
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,745 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.258 Acres
  • MLS Number: 721400
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Precision
  • Office Phone: (515) 612-2702
  • Listing Agent: Beatris Mayorga

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Last updated on: 7/24/2025, 11:45:29 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$89,500$1,508
2021$66,100$1,508
2020$58,200$1,508
2019$58,200$1,170
2018$52,700$1,170
2017$52,700$1,194

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

1849 Forest Ave

3

Moulton Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.6 mi

1541 8th St

1

Edmunds Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

950 15th 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 $39,375. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

49%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

33%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
23%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

25%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
34%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1513 Washington Ave

The listing price of 1513 Washington Ave property is $243,000.

The property 1513 Washington Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314.

Active Listing: 1513 Washington Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1513 Washington Ave are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,508 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1513 Washington Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1513 Washington Ave is 1,745 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1513 Washington Ave is 1916.

This home is located at 1513 Washington Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the Mondamin Presidential neighborhood. This 1,745 square foot home, which was built in 1916, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $243,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in June 2025 saw over 67 listings sold above listed price, more than 78 sold at listed price and over 153 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $216,801 and the average listing age was 38 days.

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

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