#720040, Pennie Carroll, Listing office: Pennie Carroll & Associates
$289,000 List price
205 E Livingston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
4 beds
2 full
1,530 sqft
0.2 acres
$189 / sqft
House
Property details
About 205 E Livingston Ave
Comfort and convenience mesh well with location at this recently updated 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home not far from all that Des Moines has to offer. Recent updates include windows, siding, and driveway as well as interior paint & flooring. The fully fenced in backyard with covered patio is a great place to enjoy time with kids & pets in the quiet neighborhood. Ample storage can also be found outside with 3 storage individual sheds. Inside features main level laundry, kitchen, living & dining area as well as bathroom. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms and additional bathroom. The garage has been converted into a home gym, but could easily go back to being a single car garage. This home is great for any newly weds, growing families, or anyone in general tired of paying rent to live in the Des Moines area.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
Size1,530 sqft
Lot size0.231 Acres
Year built1980
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #721864
Attached garage1 space
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Vinyl
- Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced, Play Structure, Patio, Storage
- Architectural Style: Two Story
- Heating: Natural Gas
- List Price: $289,000
- Price/SqFt: $188
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,848
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Property is between SE 1st and SE 6th on E Livingston Ave.
- Year Built: 1980
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,530 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.231 Acres
- MLS Number: 721864
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 290-5601
- Listing Agent: Travis See
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $154,900 | $2,848 |
| 2021 | $134,700 | $2,848 |
| 2020 | $118,700 | $2,848 |
| 2019 | $118,700 | $2,678 |
| 2018 | $109,400 | $2,678 |
| 2017 | $109,400 | $2,602 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•1610 SE 6th St
3
Walnut Street Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.1 mi
•901 Walnut St
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 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 $34,899. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Figure Skating
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 205 E Livingston Ave
The listing price of 205 E Livingston Ave property is $289,000.
The property 205 E Livingston Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 205 E Livingston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 205 E Livingston Ave are: McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Walnut Street Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,848 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 205 E Livingston Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 205 E Livingston Ave is 1,530 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 205 E Livingston Ave is 1980.
This home is located at 205 E Livingston Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the McKinley School / Columbus Park neighborhood. This 1,530 square foot home, which was built in 1980, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $289,000.
Over 67 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between May and June 2025 decreased by 7%. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 38 days, the median list price was $216,801.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.