#720894, Frank Lowery, Listing office: Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
$209,500 List price
704 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
816 sqft
0.2 acres
$257 / sqft
House
Property details
About 704 Creston Ave
Come see this move in ready home in the South East area of Des Moines. With newly renovated features throughout the house, not to mention a fully fenced spacious backyard, this 3 bedroom house is sure to catch anyone's attention. From a newer kitchen, bathroom, windows, doors, roof, and siding, this house is just missing you! All appliances are included with the sale of the house. Come see how this house can make your home buying goals a reality!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size816 sqft
Lot size0.179 Acres
Year built1949
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #717160
Garage1 space
FireplaceElectric
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Flooring Type: Laminate, Vinyl
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Fireplace
- Fireplace: Electric
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: Other, Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $209,500
- Price/SqFt: $256
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,462
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Turn off of Park Ave and head North along SW 9th Street. Turn onto Creston Ave and see the house on the right of the street.
- Year Built: 1949
- Living Area: 816 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.179 Acres
- MLS Number: 717160
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: BHHS First Realty Westown
- Office Phone: (515) 453-7200
- Listing Agent: Mitchell Wilson
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2022 | Home Sold | $178,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,300 | $2,462 |
| 2021 | $115,700 | $2,462 |
| 2020 | $103,800 | $2,462 |
| 2019 | $103,800 | $2,210 |
| 2018 | $91,800 | $2,210 |
| 2017 | $91,800 | $2,050 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Park Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•3141 SW 9th St
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•4201 S Union St
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 $42,846. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
7%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
44%
Single, No Kids
19%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
36%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Mexican League Soccer
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Church's Chicken
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Toyota
Nissan
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Adult Hits
Christian Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 704 Creston Ave
The listing price of 704 Creston Ave property is $209,500.
The property 704 Creston Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 704 Creston Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 704 Creston Ave are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,462 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 20, 2022 for $178,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 704 Creston Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 704 Creston Ave is 816 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 704 Creston Ave is 1949.
This home is located at 704 Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 816 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $209,500.
In June 2025, from all listings sold in Des Moines, IA there were more than 67 sold above asking price, over 153 sold below and more than 78 were sold right at the asked price. In June 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 7% less homes for sale than in May. Listings spent 38 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $216,801 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.