$234,500
PENDING

1004 E Salem Ave Indianola, IA 50125

Estimated payment $1,563/month

Total Views 1,910
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,267 Sq Ft
$185 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage

About This Home

Rare and beautifully updated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a desirable Indianola neighborhood. Just a quick 5 minute walk to McVay trail, walking distance to Indianola High School and short drive to Indianola Middle School and Emerson Elementary. In addition to the bright and open floor plan, this home boasts a newly added primary bathroom, a main floor primary bedroom, a main floor laundry room, and gorgeous woodwork that is classic to the early 1900's. Upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms with newly added air conditioning duct work and venting. Nestled on an expansive .31 acre flat lot with a fully fenced in backyard, this home is perfect for entertaining. While out back, step inside the oversized 2 car garage, perfect for all your toys and tools. Next to the garage is an additional slab, ideal for boat or RV parking. Enjoy your summer evenings out back under the beautifully lit covered porch adorned with cabana curtains and a ceiling fan. This home has it all!

Listing Agent

Amy Dempsey

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing Listed on: 07/23/2025

Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,210

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 90x150
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,267 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 1 Primary Bedroom on Main

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Play Equipment

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 48860000631, 48860000635

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,210

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Architecture: Farmhouse
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 185.08
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, LVP, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Partial Bath Total: 1
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Partial, Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 424
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Rm
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1267
  • Total Sq Ft: 1267

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Children’s Play Set, Covered Patio, Exterior Storage Shed, Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Iron
  • Foundation: Block, Brick, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Garage Sq Ft: 600
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Indianola

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.3099
  • Lot S F: 13500
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 90X150
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 48860000631, 48860000635
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 3210.00
  • Net Taxes: 3210.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Indianola

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,210 $179,100 $40,500 $138,600
2023 $2,552 $179,100 $40,500 $138,600
2022 $2,526 $128,700 $40,500 $88,200
2021 $2,540 $128,700 $40,500 $88,200
2020 $2,540 $122,400 $40,500 $81,900
2019 $2,246 $122,400 $40,500 $81,900
2018 $2,144 $107,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,052 $107,800 $0 $0
2016 $2,000 $101,000 $0 $0
2015 $2,000 $101,000 $0 $0
2014 $2,042 $103,100 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $234,500 +28.8% $185 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Sold $182,000 +1.2% $144 / Sq Ft
06/02/2022 06/02/22 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2022 06/01/22 For Sale $179,900 +99.9% $142 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Sold $90,000 -10.0% $71 / Sq Ft
04/19/2014 04/19/14 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2014 02/13/14 For Sale $100,000 -- $79 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $182,000 Simpson Jensen Abels Fischer &
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $90,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $145,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $84,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $91,836 New Conventional
Previous Owner $83,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $11,500 Construction
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 722888

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 48860000631