$2,363 Closing Credit¹
#713796, Katie Stiles, Listing Office: RE/MAX Precision
$230,000 List price
1551 E Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50316
$2,731
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,097 sqft
0.2 acres
$210 / sqft
House
Property details
About 1551 E Court Ave
Three bed, two bath brick ranch located within a short walk of the state capitol. Living room, hall and bedrooms have new vinyl plank flooring. Dining area has ceramic tile floor, built-in hutch, and access to the backyard via French double doors. Kitchen has dark wood cabinets, plenty of counter space, and the continuation of ceramic tile. The main bathroom is off the hall. It has a modern walk-in shower, and small desk/vanity, oval porcelain sink with brushed nickel faucet, and full length ceramic backsplash and full size closet. The downstairs rec room has carpet squares, deep cantilevered shelving, and a small half bath. Laundry is in the utility room along with water softener. Additional spaces are available for storage, office, and non-conforming bedroom. Large backyard is fenced and has a storage shed. 336 sq ft single attached garage. Newer roof.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,097 sqft
Lot size0.158 Acres
Year built1965
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #711618
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- MLS Number: 711618
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Century 21 Signature
- Office Phone: (515) 771-3955
- Listing Agent: Donna Meador
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,000 | $2,510 |
| 2021 | $119,400 | $2,510 |
| 2020 | $105,600 | $2,510 |
| 2019 | $105,600 | $2,160 |
| 2018 | $89,900 | $2,160 |
| 2017 | $89,900 | $2,052 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
Capitol View Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.2 mi
•320 E 16th St
1
Carver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•705 E University Ave
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.3 mi
•1610 SE 6th 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 $23,780. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
62%
<35k
36%
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?
48%
Single, No Kids
26%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
21%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing- UFC
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Popeyes
Burger King
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Dodge
Buick
Cadillac
What do the neighbors listen to?
Urban Contemporary
Jazz
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1551 E Court Ave
This home is located at 1551 E Court Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Capitol East neighborhood. This 1,097 square foot home, which was built in 1965, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $230,000.
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.