$186,500

1505 E Court Ave Des Moines, IA 50316

Capitol East Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,262/month

Total Views 101
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,683 Sq Ft
$111 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

Located near State Capital and convenient to downtown Des Moines. Each side hosts 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and an enclosed front porch. All appliances stay. Each unit is metered separately. Presently tenants pay electric, gas, water, and garbage. Total structure living sq. footage = 1,683 sq. ft. Ample off street parking in back.

Listing Agent

Eldon Hutcheson

Nerem & Associates License #S30181

Map

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,670

Year Built

1876

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Multi-Family
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size: 52' X 166'
  • Directions: From I-235, use exit 9, south on US 69 to E. Court Avenue, east on E. Court Ave to property.
  • Architectural Style: 2 Story
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1876
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement:Partial2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Steel
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar

Garage/Parking

  • Keywords:Garage Capacity3: None
  • Keywords:Garage Type3: None
  • Keywords:Parking Spaces2: 1 - 5 Spaces

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • 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: 8715.0
  • Parcel #: 040/03232-000-000
  • Zoning: Res
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet

Rental Info

  • Who Pays Trash: Tenant
  • Who Pays Water: Tenant

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2732.0

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
2024 $2,670 $135,700 $13,600 $122,100
2023 $1,904 $135,700 $13,600 $122,100
2022 $1,890 $80,800 $11,000 $69,800
2021 $1,756 $80,800 $11,000 $69,800
2020 $1,826 $70,400 $9,700 $60,700
2019 $1,744 $70,400 $9,700 $60,700
2018 $1,909 $64,900 $8,000 $56,900
2017 $1,620 $64,900 $8,000 $56,900
2016 $1,578 $59,900 $7,400 $52,500
2015 $1,578 $59,900 $7,400 $52,500
2014 $1,474 $57,600 $7,300 $50,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $186,500 -- $111 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $153,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $138,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $50,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $28,000 None Available
Corporate Deed $49,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $122,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $37,500 Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 67479

APN: 040-03232000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50316 Capitol East

1505 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA

Homes for Sale in Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 1505 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 and is currently priced at $186,500, approximately $110 per square foot. This property was built in 1876. 1505 E Court Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Capitol View Elementary School, Hiatt Middle School, and East High School.

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