$235,000

504 E Jackson Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,791
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,710 sqft
0.2 acres
$137 / sqft
House

Property details

About 504 E Jackson Ave

Charming Historic Home in Des Moines! Welcome home to 504 E Jackson Ave, a beautifully maintained single-family residence built in 1902. Your new, two-story home features THREE BEDROOMS and TWO FULL bathrooms spread across 1,710 sqft of living space. The home boasts a FORMAL DINING ROOM (or SECOND LIVING ROOM) and an eat-in kitchen, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The LVP flooring throughout your home adds a touch of elegance, while the unfinished basement provides potential for future expansion and has ample STORAGE SPACE. Your two-car detached garage provides abundant parking and even more STORAGE SPACE. The 7,187 sqft lot offers a spacious deck, patio, and PARTIALLY FENCED YARD, ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation. The back alley parking access will keep your cars off the street. Located in Des Moines' Little Italy neighborhood, your home is across the street from McKinley Elementary School, and is a short, seven minute commute to downtown Des Moines and a quick, four minute drive to the East Village entertainment and shopping district. Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities such as the Striking Sparrow Lounge, La Baja Mexican Cuisine and Scornovacca's South Italian Restaurant. Adore the character and charm of a historic neighborhood! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to own a piece of Des Moines history! Schedule your tour today and see the potential this home has to offer.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,710 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.165 Acres
Year built1902
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #711588
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711588
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Legacy Group
  • Office Phone: (319) 423-4139
  • Listing Agent: Jesse Kern

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504 E Jackson Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 23, 2019
Home Sold
$55,500
May 23, 2006
Home Sold
$95,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$127,400$2,146
2021$104,600$2,146
2020$91,000$2,146
2019$82,800$2,890
2018$108,600$2,890
2017$108,600$2,778

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

McKinley Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.1 mi

1610 SE 6th St

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

3

Walnut Street Elementary School

Public District EE-5

1.4 mi

901 Walnut 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 $34,899. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically 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 SkatingFigure Skating
  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • JazzJazz
  • RockRock
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 504 E Jackson Ave

This home is located at 504 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the McKinley School / Columbus Park neighborhood. This 1,710 square foot home, which was built in 1902, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 12, 2025 and is currently priced at $235,000.

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. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.4% between January and February 2025. 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.

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