$1,758

closing credit¹

1944 Arlington Ave Des Moines, IA 50314

$148,000
4 beds
2 full
1,899 sqft
0.2 acres
$78 / sqft
House

Property details

About 1944 Arlington Ave

Check out this home in one of Des Moines' most historic neighborhoods, River Bend. This property is currently a single family home that could easily be converted back into a duplex or is the perfect set up for a remodel. Currently set up as 2 bed and 1 bath with kitchen and living room with a stairway leading upstairs both inside and outside plus the same upstairs There is plenty of space to create your dream property however you like. Join the regrowth in this exciting historic location that's close to both downtown and all of the exciting redevelopment and retail in Oak and Highland Park!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,899 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.241 Acres
Year built1916
MLS #696439

Summary

  • MLS Number: 696439
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
  • Office Phone: (515) 778-9669
  • Listing Agent: Jason Stuyvesant

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$148,000

1944 Arlington Ave

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$116,300$2,102
2021$93,200$2,102
2020$81,100$2,102
2019$81,100$1,964
2018$73,800$1,964
2017$73,800$1,894

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Moulton Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.4 mi

1541 8th St

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

3025 Oxford St

3

King Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

1849 Forest Ave

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 $22,453. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

61%
<35k
31%
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?

57%
Single, No Kids
22%
Single, with Kids
9%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
31%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • UFCUFC
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Burger KingBurger King
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • CadillacCadillac
  • PontiacPontiac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
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Frequently asked questions

About 1944 Arlington Ave

This home is located at 1944 Arlington Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50314 in the River Bend neighborhood. This 1,899 square foot home, which was built in 1916, sits on a 0.24 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 31, 2024 and is currently priced at $148,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in December 2024 saw over 35 listings sold above listed price, more than 50 sold at listed price and over 120 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between November and December 2024 decreased by 10.9%. While the average time on the market in December 2024 was 36 days, the median list price was $215,000.

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

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