$2,696 Closing Credit¹
#708486, Tiffany Huynh, Listing Office: Huynh Realty
$259,000 List price
231 E Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$3,076
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,199 sqft
1.0 acres
$216 / sqft
House
Property details
About 231 E Creston Ave
Here's your chance to buy an acre (0.99 per assessor) within 2 minutes of downtown with all the big ticket items done for you - roof (2022), heating (2018), AC (2019), water heater (2021)! The main floor boasts hardwood and tile floors throughout a beautiful family/living room with fireplace & ample windows to let in tons of natural light, a formal dining room, kitchen and 2 good sized bedrooms with a full bathroom. Upstairs has tall ceilings, plenty of closet space and a half bathroom featuring exposed brick and lots of nooks! Walkout basement functions as a whole separate living suite with a 2nd family fireplace room (or nonconforming bedroom- has egress but no closet), kitchenette, 3/4 bathroom, storage room, and large utility/laundry/mud room (previously used for dog grooming) complete with walk-out door to 5ft fenced area! Outside, the privacy hedges are a classy touch as is the huge wraparound drive, which brings you to the main floor kitchen, or basement grooming/mudroom door, or the detached 2car garage, your choice. The garage has power to it and a kennel building added to the back featuring 3 indoor/outdoor runs plus 2 different fenced yards for a total of THREE SEPARATE fully fenced yards for all your pets to enjoy and stretch their legs!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,199 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size1 Acres
Year built1951
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #707631
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- MLS Number: 707631
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: CDM Real Estate Services
- Office Phone: (515) 901-3403
- Listing Agent: Kelley Frary
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Price information
Property sales
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $239,900 | $3,972 |
| 2021 | $184,800 | $3,972 |
| 2020 | $162,000 | $3,972 |
| 2019 | $162,000 | $3,726 |
| 2018 | $148,800 | $3,726 |
| 2017 | $148,800 | $3,494 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.9 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 $63,636. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
13%
<35k
71%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
39%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
25%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Wingstop
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Hyundai
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Christian Adult Contemporary
Rock
Adult Hits
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Frequently asked questions
About 231 E Creston Ave
This home is located at 231 E Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 1,199 square foot home, which was built in 1951, sits on a 1.00 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 11, 2024 and is currently priced at $259,000.
In February 2025 more than 16 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 37 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 92 were sold below. In February 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.4% more homes for sale than in January. While the average time on the market in February 2025 was 50 days, the median list price was $215,530.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.