1501 Osceola Ave Des Moines, IA 50316
Union Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,656/month
Highlights
- No HOA
- Family Room
- Wood Fence
- Home Gym
About This Home
This beautifully updated 1.5-story home blends classic charm with modern upgrades. Rich hardwood floors and an open layout greet you, flowing from the cozy family room into a formal dining area and show-stopping kitchen with stainless appliances, updated cabinetry, and added custom storage. Enjoy year-round relaxation in the four-season porch with oversized bay windows and panoramic backyard views. A new deck creates seamless indoor-outdoor living. The mail level features two guest bedrooms and a full bath, while the private upstairs suite include a remodeled en-suit with a walk in shower. The large yard is perfect for play or entertaining, with a detached two-car garage for storage. Ideally located near parks, schools, and just 10 minutes from downtown.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,646
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 10,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x208
- Wood Fence
- Property is zoned N5
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Metal Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,571 Sq Ft Home
- 1.5-Story Property
- Family Room
- Home Gym
Kitchen
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 11005642000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,408 | $173,200 | $30,500 | $142,700 |
| 2023 | $3,528 | $173,200 | $30,500 | $142,700 |
| 2022 | $3,502 | $149,700 | $27,700 | $122,000 |
| 2021 | $3,322 | $149,700 | $27,700 | $122,000 |
| 2020 | $3,450 | $133,100 | $24,500 | $108,600 |
| 2019 | $3,132 | $133,100 | $24,500 | $108,600 |
| 2018 | $3,100 | $116,500 | $21,100 | $95,400 |
| 2017 | $3,018 | $116,500 | $21,100 | $95,400 |
| 2016 | $2,940 | $111,600 | $19,800 | $91,800 |
| 2015 | $2,940 | $111,600 | $19,800 | $91,800 |
| 2014 | $2,540 | $95,600 | $18,300 | $77,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | Price Changed | $255,000 | -4.5% | $162 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | For Sale | $267,000 | +60.6% | $170 / Sq Ft |
| 10/13/2020 10/13/20 | Sold | $166,250 | +4.0% | $106 / Sq Ft |
| 10/09/2020 10/09/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/14/2020 09/14/20 | For Sale | $159,900 | +43.4% | $102 / Sq Ft |
| 02/13/2015 02/13/15 | Sold | $111,500 | -10.7% | $71 / Sq Ft |
| 01/19/2015 01/19/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/30/2014 09/30/14 | For Sale | $124,900 | +144.9% | $80 / Sq Ft |
| 05/23/2014 05/23/14 | Sold | $51,000 | -22.7% | $32 / Sq Ft |
| 04/23/2014 04/23/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 12/25/2013 12/25/13 | For Sale | $66,000 | -- | $42 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $166,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $111,500 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $55,000 | None Available | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $51,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $37,442 | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | $78,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $105,925 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $96,579 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $78,568 | FHA |
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 722504
APN: 110-05642000000
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