$240,000

704 Creston Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$2,850
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
816 sqft
0.2 acres
$294 / 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: $240,000
  • Price/SqFt: $294
  • 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 Email: AccountsPayable@HomeServicesIowa.com
  • Listing Agent: Mitchell Wilson

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704 Creston Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 20, 2022
Home Sold
$178,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty 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.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $42,846. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most 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 RacesHorse Races
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Stein MartStein Mart
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BuickBuick
  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions

About 704 Creston Ave

The listing price of 704 Creston Ave property is $240,000.

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 $240,000.

In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $215,000 and the average listing age was 41 days.

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

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