$139,500

1243 Hackley Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Watrous South Neighborhood

Estimated payment $854/month

Total Views 2,598
2 Beds
1 Bath
609 Sq Ft
$229 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area
  • No HOA
  • Family Room
  • Property is Fully Fenced

About This Home

Great Investment Opportunity – 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath property is the perfect investment or starter home! Featuring a spacious layout, bright natural light, and a large yard with plenty of potential, this home offers endless possibilities for investors or first-time buyers alike. With just a little TLC, it could be transformed into a high cash-flow rental or an attractive resale. Located in a convenient neighborhood 1 block from an elementary school, shopping, and major highways, this property combines affordability and opportunity in one neat package. Don’t miss your chance to own a solid investment in a growing area—schedule a showing today!

Listing Agent

Talor Woodson

Iowa Realty Ankeny Listed on: 10/31/2025

Iowa Realty Ankeny

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,433

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 7,013 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Chain Link Fence

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 609 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Carport
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12003681000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,433

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Architecture: Traditional
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 229.06
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: 1st Flr Laundry, Carpeting, Laminate Floors, Smoke Detector
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Refrigerator
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 609
  • Total Sq Ft: 609

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fully Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Chain Link, Wood
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Gravel
  • Garage: Carport

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1610
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12003681000000
  • 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: 1433.00
  • Net Taxes: 1433.00
  • Tax Year: 2026

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $1,310 $76,200 $33,600 $42,600
2024 $1,310 $66,600 $29,300 $37,300
2023 $1,290 $66,600 $29,300 $37,300
2022 $1,280 $54,700 $24,100 $30,600
2021 $1,270 $54,700 $24,100 $30,600
2020 $1,320 $50,900 $22,600 $28,300
2019 $1,204 $50,900 $22,600 $28,300
2018 $1,192 $44,800 $19,700 $25,100
2017 $1,142 $44,800 $19,700 $25,100
2016 $1,112 $42,200 $18,300 $23,900
2015 $1,112 $42,200 $18,300 $23,900
2014 $1,002 $39,100 $16,600 $22,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/31/2025 10/31/25 For Sale $139,500 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $7,850 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $2,812 --
Source: Public Records

Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 729215

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 120-03681000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Watrous South

1243 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA

For Sale

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