$1,413

closing credit¹

609 E Edison Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$119,000
3 beds
1 full
844 sqft
$141 / sqft
House

Property details

About 609 E Edison Ave

Charming and affordable, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is perfect for first-time buyers or investors looking for a great opportunity. A cute enclosed front porch welcomes you inside . The interior includes a functional layout with all appliances included, Outside you have a large concrete parking pad and additional storage with a shed. Conveniently located near schools and just minutes from downtown’s East Village, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size844 sqft
Year built1955
MLS #711554

Summary

  • MLS Number: 711554
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 525-8251
  • Listing Agent: Tynesha Haynes

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$119,000

609 E Edison Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jun 19, 2009
Home Sold
$59,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$89,400$1,564
2021$78,400$1,564
2020$69,100$1,564
2019$69,100$1,446
2018$63,100$1,446
2017$63,100$1,416

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

1

McKinley Elementary School

Public District EE-5

0.2 mi

1610 SE 6th St

3

Howe Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

2900 Indianola Ave

3

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.5 mi

3141 SW 9th 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. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn less than $<35k each year. Most families are 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 609 E Edison Ave

This home is located at 609 E Edison Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the McKinley School / Columbus Park neighborhood. This 844 square foot home was built in 1955. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $119,000.

In January 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 19 sold above asking price, over 88 sold below and more than 27 were sold right at the asked price. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 3.9% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $215,388 and the average listing age was 46 days.

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

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