$169,900

720 Oak Park Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

$2,018
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
1,287 sqft
0.1 acres
$132 / sqft
House

Property details

About 720 Oak Park Ave

Welcome to this tastefully updated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home in Northwest Des Moines/Oak Park! 3-season front porch greets you as you enter this home, great space to set up a mini garden/hangout area! Step inside to the spacious living room with windows all around allowing tons of natural light! Fireplace at the center, set up your big screen, and host game/movie time! Dining room at the core of the home, plenty of space for a 6-piece dining table! Updated kitchen with all appliances included right off dining room, great for hosting and entertaining! Bathroom tucked away at the side off dining room, flanked by two good sized bedrooms on the main level! Upstairs you'll find the third large bedroom, along with a huge walk in closet too! Clean and bright basement offers storage space as well as laundry and mechanicals. Covered deck off the back of the home, and a new driveway off the back alley for off street parking! Located in Oak Park, close to plenty of food options, Fareway, Walgreens, Ace Hardware. Easy access to Downtown Des Moines, I-35, and also I-235! Come check out this move in ready, nicely updated 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home in Des Moines! Call your favorite realtor for a showing today!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,287 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.135 Acres
Year built1914
MLS #715550

Summary

  • MLS Number: 715550
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: GoSynergy Realty
  • Office Phone: (515) 441-2173
  • Listing Agent: jHo Goh

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bungalow-style home featuring a chimney, fence, entry steps, a front yard, and roof with shingles

$169,900

720 Oak Park Ave

$2,018

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Nov 28, 2018
Home Sold
$50,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$105,200$1,962
2021$85,100$1,962
2020$75,700$1,962
2019$75,700$1,766
2018$75,100$1,766
2017$75,100$1,612

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Oak Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

3928 6th Ave

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3025 Oxford St

4

Madison Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.1 mi

806 Hoffman Ave

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 $41,532. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

46%
<35k
48%
35k-100k
6%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

49%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Big LotsBig Lots
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • CadillacCadillac
  • KiaKia

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • JazzJazz
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 720 Oak Park Ave

This home is located at 720 Oak Park Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Oak Park neighborhood. This 1,287 square foot home, which was built in 1914, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $169,900.

While more than 35 listings in Des Moines, IA in March 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 42 listings sold at asking price, and more than 124 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA between February and March 2025 increased by 6.3%. In March 2025 median list price was $215,179 and the average listing age was 47 days.

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

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