$245,000

1608 Mondamin Ave Des Moines, IA 50314

$2,909
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,056 sqft
0.2 acres
$232 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1608 Mondamin Ave

Newly updated Duplex. I bed 1 bath on each side. With 2 non conforming bedrooms and living space in the basement. New roof, siding, gutters, mechanicals, plumbing and electrical in basement. Permits pulled so home could be eligible for a tax abatement. Call the city of Des Moines for the details. Yard is fully fenced. Driveways for parking off street as well.

Highlights

Home typeOther
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,056 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.212 Acres
Year built1936
MLS #714988

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Laminate
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $245,000
  • Price/SqFt: $232
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,278
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: from 235, go to MLK Pkwy head north. follow to Mondamin take a right. Home is on the right.
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Living Area: 1,056 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.212 Acres
  • MLS Number: 714988
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Revolution
  • Office Phone: (515) 979-4279
  • Listing Agent: Joanne May

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1608 Mondamin Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 08, 2024
Home Sold
$79,500
Jun 08, 2021
Home Sold
$80,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$75,000$1,278
2021$54,800$1,278
2020$49,300$1,278
2019$49,300$1,202
2018$45,200$1,202
2017$45,200$1,246

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 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

0.9 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 $37,955. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

46%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
1%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
27%
Single, with Kids
13%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

24%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 1608 Mondamin Ave

The listing price of 1608 Mondamin Ave property is $245,000.

The property 1608 Mondamin Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50314.

Active Listing: 1608 Mondamin Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1608 Mondamin Ave are: King Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Moulton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Edmunds Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), 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 $1,278 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on April 8, 2024 for $79,500 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 1608 Mondamin Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 1608 Mondamin Ave is 1,056 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1608 Mondamin Ave is 1936.

This home is located at 1608 Mondamin Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the Mondamin Presidential neighborhood. This 1,056 square foot home, which was built in 1936, sits on a 0.21 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $245,000.

While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. 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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