$142,500

926 Wolcott Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

$1,692
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 bath
834 sqft
0.2 acres
$171 / sqft
House

Property details

About 926 Wolcott Ave

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Highlights

Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size834 sqft
Lot size0.159 Acres
Year built1946
ParkingDetached, Garage, Two Car Garage
MLS #710387
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Appliances: Dryer, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $142,500
  • Price/SqFt: $170
  • Annual Tax Amount: $2,326
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Directions: Headed South on SW 9th turn right on Wolcott, the house is on the left side of the road.
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Living Area: 834 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.159 Acres
  • MLS Number: 710387
  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 229-0237
  • Listing Agent: Nicole McGlothlin

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$129,900$2,326
2021$111,600$2,326
2020$98,500$2,326
2019$98,500$2,146
2018$89,400$2,146
2017$89,400$2,026

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Park Avenue Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.4 mi

3141 SW 9th St

1

South Union Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.7 mi

4201 S Union St

3

Wright Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

5001 SW 14th St

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 $41,835. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is 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
42%
35k-100k
15%
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
11%
Single, with Kids
25%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

13%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
25%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

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

Where do the neighbors shop?

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

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

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

What do the neighbors drive?

  • HyundaiHyundai
  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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Frequently asked questions

About 926 Wolcott Ave

The listing price of 926 Wolcott Ave property is $142,500.

The property 926 Wolcott Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Active Listing: 926 Wolcott Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 926 Wolcott Ave are: Park Avenue Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Union Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Brody Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Weeks 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 $2,326 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 926 Wolcott Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 926 Wolcott Ave is 834 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 926 Wolcott Ave is 1946.

This home is located at 926 Wolcott Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 834 square foot home, which was built in 1946, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 17, 2025 and is currently priced at $142,500.

In April 2025 more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 58 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 141 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.

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

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