$229,000
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1223 Emma Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,562/month

Total Views 817
3 Beds
2 Baths
977 Sq Ft
$234 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Ranch Style House
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Patio

About This Home

Welcome to your next home in the heart of Des Moines! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath gem features a finished basement, a spacious fenced yard perfect for kids or pets, and a tandem garage for extra parking or storage. The large shed out back is ready to become your workshop, studio, or hobby space. Just minutes from downtown, you'll enjoy easy access to all the city's best spots while still having plenty of room to breathe. Whether it's your first home or your next chapter, this is the perfect place to start building your life in Des Moines.

Listing Agent

Jayce Schorn-Pedro

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CENTER License #S66743 Listed on: 10/27/2025

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Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,330

Year Built

  • Built in 1971

Lot Details

  • 9,401 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55.6x169
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned N5

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 977 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Utility Room
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12002942000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,330

Year Built

Built in 1971

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 55.6x169
  • Road Frontage Type: Maintained
  • Road Surface Type: Hard Surface
  • Co List Office Mls Id: REMAX
  • Directions: GPS works to this location.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 977.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Year Built: 1971
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Terrain:Level: Yes
  • Floor:Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Foundation:Concrete Block: Yes
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Features:Main Floor Bedroom: Yes
  • Fireplace:Electric11: Yes
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Tile
  • Patio And Porch Features: Wood Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Information:Garage Type2: Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Information:Homeowners Association (HOA): No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Des Moines

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9401.0
  • Parcel #: 12002942000000
  • Zoning: N5

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Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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
2025 $4,330 $249,400 $35,900 $213,500
2024 $4,330 $220,100 $31,300 $188,800
2023 $4,104 $220,100 $31,300 $188,800
2022 $3,794 $174,100 $25,800 $148,300
2021 $3,578 $162,200 $25,800 $136,400
2020 $3,712 $152,000 $24,100 $127,900
2019 $3,418 $152,000 $24,100 $127,900
2018 $3,378 $135,700 $21,100 $114,600
2017 $3,220 $135,700 $21,100 $114,600
2016 $3,132 $127,600 $19,500 $108,100
2015 $3,132 $127,600 $19,500 $108,100
2014 $3,000 $126,100 $18,900 $107,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/27/2025 10/27/25 For Sale $229,000 +20.5% $234 / Sq Ft
03/03/2021 03/03/21 Sold $190,000 -7.3% $194 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/02/2021 03/02/21 Pending -- -- --
12/21/2020 12/21/20 For Sale $205,000 +125.3% $210 / Sq Ft
10/09/2020 10/09/20 Sold $91,000 -8.9% $93 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2020 08/24/20 For Sale $99,900 -- $102 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $190,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $91,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $109,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $184,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $79,170 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 68794

APN: 120-02942000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

1223 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA

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