$1,817 Closing Credit¹
#718356, Roberta McAfee, Listing office: McAfee Realty
$160,000 List price
832 E Lacona Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$1,900
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
864 sqft
0.2 acres
$185 / sqft
House
Property details
About 832 E Lacona Ave
This charming ranch-style home, built in 1959 and spanning 864?sq?ft, offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on a generous 8,537?sq?ft lot—ideal for both growing families and savvy investors. Nestled in the established Indianola Hills neighborhood, residents enjoy easy access to McKinley Elementary, Weeks Middle, and Lincoln High—all within a mile—plus proximity to local parks, cozy neighborhood eateries, and quick transit routes into downtown. With a modest footprint and solid fundamentals, the property presents excellent upside through cosmetic updates or rental income. If you're looking for a manageable fixer-upper or a turnkey investment in a stable, central Des Moines pocket, this home checks all the boxes.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size864 sqft
Lot size0.196 Acres
Year built1959
MLS #721147
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $160,000
- Price/SqFt: $185
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,865
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: From Park Ave and SE 14th Street head north. Turn left on E Lacona. House will be on the right.
- Year Built: 1959
- Living Area: 864 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.196 Acres
- MLS Number: 721147
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 339-0317
- Listing Agent: Donald Easton
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | $2,865 |
| 2021 | $107,500 | $2,865 |
| 2020 | $95,200 | $2,865 |
| 2019 | $95,200 | $2,330 |
| 2018 | $87,600 | $2,330 |
| 2017 | $87,600 | $2,258 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.7 mi
•1610 SE 6th St
3
Jackson Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•3825 Indianola 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 $46,167. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most 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?
43%
<35k
50%
35k-100k
7%
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?
35%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
22%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Mexican League Soccer
College Basketball
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Books-a-Million
Burlington
Dillards
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
Logan's Roadhouse
Wingstop
What do the neighbors drive?
Toyota
Chevrolet
Hyundai
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
Urban Adult Contemporary
Rock
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Frequently asked questions
About 832 E Lacona Ave
The listing price of 832 E Lacona Ave property is $160,000.
The property 832 E Lacona Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Active Listing: 832 E Lacona Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 832 E Lacona Ave are: Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Jackson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,865 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 832 E Lacona Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 832 E Lacona Ave is 864 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 832 E Lacona Ave is 1959.
This home is located at 832 E Lacona Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Indianola Hills neighborhood. This 864 square foot home, which was built in 1959, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $160,000.
Des Moines, IA housing market in May 2025 saw over 61 listings sold above listed price, more than 69 sold at listed price and over 143 sold below. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $215,247 and the average listing age was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.