$1,603 Closing Credit¹
#712741, Laurry Wailes, Listing office: The American Real Estate Co.
$95,000 List price
2536 Morton Ave Des Moines, IA 50317
$1,128
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
784 sqft
0.2 acres
$121 / sqft
House
Property details
About 2536 Morton Ave
This is a fixer-upper. The home has had a kitchen fire. The seller will not make any repairs. The finished square footage in the basement appears to be more than the assessor shows.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size784 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.165 Acres
Year built1978
MLS #719977
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $95,000
- Price/SqFt: $121
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,366
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take Guthrie Ave exit off I-235, head east to E 24th St, go north 3 blocks to Morton. Turn east to the home. It sits on the north side of the street.
- Year Built: 1978
- Living Area: 784 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.165 Acres
- MLS Number: 719977
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: McAfee Realty
- Office Phone: (515) 251-4570
- Listing Agent: Roberta McAfee
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,600 | $3,366 |
| 2021 | $146,200 | $3,366 |
| 2020 | $129,800 | $3,366 |
| 2019 | $129,800 | $2,980 |
| 2018 | $112,000 | $2,980 |
| 2017 | $112,000 | $2,808 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Garton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•2820 E 24th St
2
Phillips Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•1701 Lay St
2
Stowe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•1411 E 33rd 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 $61,492. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
29%
<35k
46%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
18%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
College Basketball
Pro Boxing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dillards
Family Dollar
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
White Castle
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Hyundai
Chevrolet
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 2536 Morton Ave
The listing price of 2536 Morton Ave property is $95,000.
The property 2536 Morton Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50317.
Sale Pending: 2536 Morton Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 2536 Morton Ave are: Garton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Phillips Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Stowe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoyt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,366 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 2536 Morton Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 2536 Morton Ave is 784 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 2536 Morton Ave is 1978.
This home is located at 2536 Morton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Fairmont Park neighborhood. This 784 square foot home, which was built in 1978, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $95,000.
Over 61 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 143 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 42 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,247.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.