$250,000

4157 Leyden Ave Des Moines, IA 50317

$2,969
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,096 sqft
$228 / sqft
House

Property details

About 4157 Leyden Ave

Welcome to 4157 Leyden Ave—a charming and updated 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in Des Moines and near all the amenities Altoona has to offer! Step inside to find a bright and spacious main floor featuring three bedrooms, two beautifully updated bathrooms, and a large living room perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The eat-in kitchen offers ample space for cooking and gathering, with newer appliances and built-in pantry shelving that adds thoughtful storage throughout the home. Enjoy the ease of main-floor laundry and the bonus of a recently finished basement—perfect for a second living space, home office, playroom, or guest area. This home has been well cared for with big-ticket updates already done for you, including a new roof, new AC, new water heater, newer furnace, and newer appliances. Outside, unwind on your front or back deck and enjoy the quiet, private backyard—ideal for morning coffee or summer evenings. Just 8 minutes from downtown and 4 minutes to Altoona’s main shopping hub, work commutes and running errands are a breeze!- All that’s left to do is move in!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,096 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1974
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #716357
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 716357
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 402-6026
  • Listing Agent: Taylor Hird

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$250,000

4157 Leyden Ave

$2,969

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
May 16, 2019
Home Sold
$167,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$210,100$4,070
2021$169,000$4,070
2020$157,000$4,070
2019$157,000$3,420
2018$137,300$3,420
2017$137,300$3,218

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

Brubaker Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

2900 E 42nd St

6

Delaware Elementary

Public District PK-5

1.1 mi

4401 E 46th St

2

Stowe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.7 mi

1411 E 33rd St

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 $65,304. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
54%
35k-100k
24%
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?

28%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
24%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
21%
18-34 yrs old
39%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 4157 Leyden Ave

This home is located at 4157 Leyden Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50317 in the Sheridan Gardens neighborhood. This 1,096 square foot home was built in 1974. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.

Over 35 listings were sold over their listed price in March 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 124 listings were sold below the listed price and 42 listings were sold for the listed price. Between February and March 2025, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.3%. The median list price of listings available in March 2025 was $215,179, while the average time on the real estate market was 47 days.

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

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