$174,900

903 Morton Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

$2,077
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full
1,258 sqft
0.2 acres
$139 / sqft
House

Property details

About 903 Morton Ave

This Union Park home is perfectly suited for the small family or couple. Located The front door opens into the large, enclosed porch that is the perfect spot for a fresh cup of coffee in the morning. Continuing into the home, the entryway greets you with hardwood floors displaying the original craftsman woodwork. These gorgeous floors run throughout the living room and dining rooms, which have stunning pocket doors to separate the spaces if desired. The spacious kitchen has new flooring, tons of cabinetry freshened up to make more contemporary, and upgraded stainless-steel appliances. Adjacent the kitchen, is a pantry with extra cabinet storage that is connected to a renovated laundry/mudroom right off the back door. Each of the two bedrooms has its own walk-in closet space. The full bathroom is complete with shower/tub, vanity, toilet which were redone in 2023. The whole home was freshly painted white in 2023. The backyard is large with plenty of space to build a garage in the NFC approved area. Sellers are ready to sell. Don't hesitate!!!

Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,258 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.152 Acres
Year built1907
MLS #712836

Summary

  • MLS Number: 712836
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Agency Iowa
  • Office Email: dan@greenberetrealty.com
  • Listing Agent: Dan Douglas

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$174,900

903 Morton Ave

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 24, 2023
Home Sold
$167,000
Oct 27, 2021
Home Sold
$117,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$135,000$2,164
2021$106,000$2,164
2020$92,300$2,164
2019$92,300$1,864
2018$78,800$1,864
2017$78,800$1,692

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Cattell Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

3101 E 12th St

4

Findley Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

3025 Oxford St

4

Madison Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 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 $39,688. The most common annual income of people living in Des Moines, IA is less than $<35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

47%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
25%
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?

47%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
37%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
5%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 903 Morton Ave

This home is located at 903 Morton Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50316 in the Union Park neighborhood. This 1,258 square foot home, which was built in 1907, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $174,900.

Des Moines, IA housing market in February 2025 saw over 16 listings sold above listed price, more than 37 sold at listed price and over 92 sold below. In February 2025 in Des Moines, IA there were 0.4% more homes for sale than in January. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 50 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $215,530.

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

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