#715602, Cindy Garrison, Listing office: Century 21 Signature
$225,000 List price
400 W Salem Ave Indianola, IA 50125
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,444 sqft
0.1 acres
$156 / sqft
House
Property details
About 400 W Salem Ave
Welcome Home to this charming Craftsman style home nestled on a beautiful corner lot in the heart of Indianola. This full remodel combines timeless character with modern upgrades, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. Original hardwood floors, trim and woodwork add character throughout. The spacious floorplan features 2 bedrooms with extra large closets, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile bonus room with french doors on the main floor - ideal as an additional bedroom or home office. The stunning kitchen and bathroom renovations showcase granite countertops, stainless steel appliances (included for your convenience) and modern fixtures. Large pantry and built-ins in the formal dining room offer lots of storage. Enjoy the convenience of the drop zone off the enclosed mud room, perfect for every day organization. Lower level is ready to be finished, with plumbing stubbed for a 3rd bathroom and ample space to create a rec room, home gym, or additional bedrooms. Large closets throughout ensure plenty of storage. Enclosed front and back porches provide additional comfortable living space to relax or entertain. Additional updates include: New roof, A/C, water heater, windows, and new electrical & plumbing throughout. The detached garage and fully fenced yard offer privacy and security. Located within walking distance to local parks, schools, shopping & restaurants, this home combines convenience with charm. Call today to schedule a private tour and make this Your New Home!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,444 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1481 Acres
Year built1930
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #721639
Garage1 space
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Craftsman, One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $225,000
- Price/SqFt: $155
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,398
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From Hwy 65/69, west on Salem to house
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 1,444 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1481 Acres
- MLS Number: 721639
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
- Office Phone: (515) 865-5697
- Listing Agent: Carrie Webber
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,000 | $1,398 |
| 2023 | $78,000 | $1,440 |
| 2022 | $76,500 | $1,424 |
| 2021 | $76,500 | $1,462 |
| 2020 | $74,100 | $1,622 |
| 2018 | $66,100 | $1,302 |
| 2017 | $66,100 | $1,242 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Irving Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•500 W Clinton Ave
7
Whittier Elementary
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•1306 W Salem Ave
5
Emerson Elementary
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•1109 E Euclid 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 $54,771. Most Indianola, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
32%
<35k
58%
35k-100k
8%
100k-200k
2%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
46%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
19%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Pro Wrestling
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Wal-Mart
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Sonic
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Contemporary Inspirational- Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 400 W Salem Ave
The listing price of 400 W Salem Ave property is $225,000.
The property 400 W Salem Ave is a house located in Indianola, Iowa, 50125.
Active Listing: 400 W Salem Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 400 W Salem Ave are: Irving Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Whittier Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Emerson Elementary (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Indianola Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Norwalk Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Carlisle Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Indianola High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Martensdale - St. Marys Jr. / Sr. High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Norwalk High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,398 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 400 W Salem Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 400 W Salem Ave is 1,444 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 400 W Salem Ave is 1930.
This home is located at 400 W Salem Ave in Indianola, IA and zip code 50125. This 1,444 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 6, 2025 and is currently priced at $225,000.
Over 3 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Indianola, IA. In the same period over 14 listings were sold below the listed price and 8 listings were sold for the listed price. Between May and June 2025, Indianola, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 3.5%. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 26 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $300,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.