$145,000

1521 Clinton Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

$1,722
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
680 sqft
0.2 acres
$213 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1521 Clinton Ave

Fantastic opportunity to own a 2 bedroom 1 bath home with a large front porch for which you can enjoy your morning coffee, or wind down in the evenings. One car detached garage. Beautiful hardwood floors in the bedrooms. New windows in 2023, new roof in 2019, updated wiring in 2011, kitchen updated in 2020 and new interior paint. This home is move in ready. This won't last long, schedule your viewing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size680 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.152 Acres
Year built1915
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #715241
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $145,000
  • Price/SqFt: $213
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,500
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: I235 to Exit 7A for ML King Jr Pkway toward 19th St, continue straight onto School St, Turn left onto 19th St, Turn right onto US-6/Euclid Ave turn left onto 16th St, turn right onto Clinton Ave
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Living Area: 680 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.152 Acres
  • MLS Number: 715241
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Homefront Real Estate, LLC
  • Office Phone: (515) 468-0409
  • Listing Agent: Sarah Cowman

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2020
Home Sold
$74,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$91,300$1,500
2021$75,000$1,500
2020$66,700$1,500
2019$66,700$1,396
2018$61,200$1,396
2017$61,200$1,268

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Oak Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

3928 6th Ave

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

3025 Oxford St

1

Monroe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.4 mi

2250 30th 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 $43,028. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

40%
<35k
58%
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?

45%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

18%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Horse RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1521 Clinton Ave

The listing price of 1521 Clinton Ave property is $145,000.

The property 1521 Clinton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.

Active Listing: 1521 Clinton Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1521 Clinton Ave are: Oak Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Monroe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Meredith Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,500 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on August 20, 2020 for $74,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1521 Clinton Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1521 Clinton Ave is 680 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1521 Clinton Ave is 1915.

This home is located at 1521 Clinton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Oak Park neighborhood. This 680 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $145,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in April 2025 saw over 49 listings sold above listed price, more than 58 sold at listed price and over 141 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between March and April 2025 increased by 7.2%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 41 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,000.

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

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