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#721767, Zineta Imamovic, Listing office: Realty ONE Group Impact
$159,000 List price
705 E Miller Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
3 beds
1 full
1,256 sqft
0.5 acres
$127 / sqft
House
Property details
About 705 E Miller Ave
Charming 3BR/1BA bungalow on a spacious lot just under ½ acre in Des Moines! Newer roof and vinyl siding provide exterior peace of mind. The backyard offers plenty of green space—perfect for creating a private outdoor oasis. Inside, the home needs some TLC but offers great potential for first-time buyers or investors. Solid structure with room to update and make it your own. Don’t miss this opportunity to add value and build equity in a great location!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,256 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.47 Acres
Year built1912
MLS #721856
FireplaceElectric
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Electric
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $159,000
- Price/SqFt: $126
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,598
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Indianola Road to SE 5th Street. South on SE 5th Street to Miller Avenue. Go east on Miller Avenue until you reach the property.
- Year Built: 1912
- Living Area: 1,256 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.47 Acres
- MLS Number: 721856
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Platinum Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (515) 778-2572
- Listing Agent: Tylonda Mason
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2016 | Home Sold | $95,000 |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Home Sold | $43,000 |
| Nov 21, 2014 | Home Sold | $35,170 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $144,400 | $2,598 |
| 2021 | $119,400 | $2,598 |
| 2020 | $109,000 | $2,598 |
| 2019 | $109,000 | $2,418 |
| 2018 | $99,600 | $2,418 |
| 2017 | $99,600 | $2,222 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
3
Jackson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•3825 Indianola Ave
1
South Union Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 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 $51,758. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
29%
<35k
57%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
8%
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?
Horse Races
College Basketball
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dillards
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
Logan's Roadhouse
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Hyundai
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 705 E Miller Ave
The listing price of 705 E Miller Ave property is $159,000.
The property 705 E Miller Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 705 E Miller Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 705 E Miller Ave are: Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jackson 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), McCombs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), 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 $2,598 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 28, 2016 for $95,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 705 E Miller Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 705 E Miller Ave is 1,256 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 705 E Miller Ave is 1912.
This home is located at 705 E Miller Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the South Park neighborhood. This 1,256 square foot home, which was built in 1912, sits on a 0.47 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $159,000.
Over 67 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 153 listings were sold below the listed price and 78 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA decreased by 7% between May and June 2025. 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.