$2,375 Closing Credit¹
#717955, Jenny Overturf, Listing office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$225,000 List price
16 E Leach Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,672
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
810 sqft
0.3 acres
$278 / sqft
House
Property details
About 16 E Leach Ave
The cutest Southside home you ever did see! This home is a charmer! This 1942 ranch/bungalow was renovated with love and design in mind. The square footage used in this home is ample! Fresh paint throughout the entire house. The kitchen has been completely redone from top to bottom. The cabinets go to the ceiling allowing for ample storage. The brand new quartz countertops wrap the entirety of the cabinets to give you as much prep space as you need! All new stainless steel appliances. Brand new flooring and a backsplash to the ceiling. DREAM KITCHEN! In this home you will also find two nice size bedrooms and a full bathroom with brand new marble floors, tiled bath/shower, beadboard and a new sink with cabinet storage. As if the inside was enough..the outside of this home includes an oversized two car detached garage, a large she shed and .3 acres of land!! Call your favorite agent and book your showing today!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size810 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3 Acres
Year built1942
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #720336
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Patio
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $277
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,360
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take Army Post Rd. to SW 9th and go left. Take SW 9th to Leach Ave and go right. House is on the left about a mile and a half down the road.
- Year Built: 1942
- Living Area: 810 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.3 Acres
- MLS Number: 720336
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 276-2872
- Listing Agent: Andria Lang
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,500 | $2,360 |
| 2021 | $102,000 | $2,360 |
| 2020 | $99,800 | $2,360 |
| 2019 | $99,800 | $2,104 |
| 2018 | $87,800 | $2,104 |
| 2017 | $87,800 | $1,914 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•4201 S Union St
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
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. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically 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
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Frequently asked questions
About 16 E Leach Ave
The listing price of 16 E Leach Ave property is $225,000.
The property 16 E Leach Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 16 E Leach Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 16 E Leach Ave are: South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $2,360 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 16 E Leach Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 16 E Leach Ave is 810 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 16 E Leach Ave is 1942.
This home is located at 16 E Leach Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. This 810 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.30 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 16, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 61 sold above asking price, over 143 sold below and more than 69 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. Listings spent 42 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $215,247 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.