$2,357 Closing Credit¹
#711954, George Archer, Listing office: RE/MAX Concepts
$220,000 List price
836 E Jackson Ave Des Moines, IA 50315
$2,613
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full
1,346 sqft
0.2 acres
$163 / sqft
House
Property details
About 836 E Jackson Ave
PRIME LOCATION & PEACE OF MIND! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-full bath home has been renovated from top to bottom. Minutes from Downtown & 2 blocks to McKinley Elementary. Yard is fully fenced and includes garage, with driveway access from the rear. Behind the backyard is the Des Moines River and bike trail providing easy access to fishing, kayaking, boating, paddle boarding. A few blocks away is the Scott Avenue Whitewater Access point where surfing next to skyscrapers and Principal Park will soon become a reality thanks to the Iowa Confluence Water Trails. Whether you want to chill and grill on the spacious deck, go to Mullets, ball games, or enjoy downtown farmers market, and countless other arts and entertainment options; this home allows you to connect with nature and the City. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this unique property. Schedule your showing today and see all that it has to offer.
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)
(Pending)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,346 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.165 Acres
Year built1870
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #719486
Garage2 spaces
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck, Fully Fenced
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $220,000
- Price/SqFt: $163
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,398
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take SE 6th Street North of Hartford Ave. Right (East) on Jackson Ave to the end of the street. Property on the left. Street parking to access through front gate or left at the end of the street to driveway in back.
- Year Built: 1870
- Living Area: 1,346 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.165 Acres
- MLS Number: 719486
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: RE/MAX Concepts
- Office Phone: (515) 491-9378
- Listing Agent: Kim Poam Logan
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2020 | Home Sold | $30,000 |
| May 20, 2016 | Home Sold | $40,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $57,400 | $1,398 |
| 2021 | $49,000 | $1,398 |
| 2020 | $62,700 | $1,398 |
| 2019 | $62,700 | $1,654 |
| 2018 | $62,200 | $1,654 |
| 2017 | $62,200 | $1,610 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
1
McKinley Elementary School
Public District EE-5
0.3 mi
•1610 SE 6th St
3
Howe Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•2900 Indianola Ave
1
Capitol View Elementary School
Public District EE-5
1.3 mi
•320 E 16th 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 $34,899. Typical income of Des Moines, IA residents is less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
50%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
47%
Single, No Kids
18%
Single, with Kids
18%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
9%
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?
Figure Skating
Pro Boxing
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Big Lots
Burlington
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Church's Chicken
White Castle
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Chevrolet
Kia
What do the neighbors listen to?
Jazz
Rock
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 836 E Jackson Ave
The listing price of 836 E Jackson Ave property is $220,000.
The property 836 E Jackson Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.
Sale Pending: 836 E Jackson Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.
The nearby schools for 836 E Jackson Ave are: McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Howe Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Capitol View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hiatt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), East High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Lincoln High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Virtual Campus (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,398 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 13, 2020 for $30,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 836 E Jackson Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 836 E Jackson Ave is 1,346 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 836 E Jackson Ave is 1870.
This home is located at 836 E Jackson Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the McKinley School / Columbus Park neighborhood. This 1,346 square foot home, which was built in 1870, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $220,000.
Over 61 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 143 listings were sold below the listed price and 69 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Des Moines, IA increased by 0.9% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $215,247, while the average time on the real estate market was 42 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.