#719174, Marvin, Taylor R, Listing office: Real Broker, LLC
$129,900 List price
616 E Ovid Ave Des Moines, IA 50313
2 beds
1 full
780 sqft
0.2 acres
$167 / sqft
House
Property details
About 616 E Ovid Ave
Diamond in the rough. Your chance to build equity by completing work on this solid 2-bedroom bungalow with hardwood floors, full bath, eat in kitchen, 2 car detached garage, newer furnace and central air, updated electric and refinished hardwood floors. This home is currently going through updates and "sold as is." Agent is the owner of property.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size780 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.169 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #721223
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Fence
- Architectural Style: Bungalow, Two Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $129,900
- Price/SqFt: $166
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,194
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Take E 14th St. to Ovid Avenue to house.
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 780 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.169 Acres
- MLS Number: 721223
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Iowa Realty South
- Office Phone: (515) 453-5576
- Listing Agent: Joseph G. Henry
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $129,700 | $2,194 |
| 2021 | $104,000 | $2,194 |
| 2020 | $93,400 | $2,194 |
| 2019 | $93,400 | $2,078 |
| 2018 | $86,800 | $2,078 |
| 2017 | $86,800 | $1,920 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Cattell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•3101 E 12th St
4
Findley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•3025 Oxford St
4
Madison Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•806 Hoffman 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 $52,362. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
27%
<35k
67%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
20%
Single, with Kids
20%
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
9%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Golden Corral
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Adult Standards- Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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About 616 E Ovid Ave
The listing price of 616 E Ovid Ave property is $129,900.
The property 616 E Ovid Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.
Active Listing: 616 E Ovid Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 616 E Ovid Ave are: Cattell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Findley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Madison Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Harding Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Goodrell Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), North High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Saydel High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,194 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 616 E Ovid Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 616 E Ovid Ave is 780 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 616 E Ovid Ave is 1920.
This home is located at 616 E Ovid Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 780 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $129,900.
While more than 67 listings in Des Moines, IA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 78 listings sold at asking price, and more than 153 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between May and June 2025 decreased by 7%. In June 2025 median list price was $216,801 and the average listing age was 38 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.