$165,000

Estimated payment $969/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,102 Sq Ft
$150 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Covered Deck
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Dining Area

About This Home

Welcome to 1946 Franklin Ave, a home that’s been thoughtfully refreshed from top to bottom. Inside, you’ll find new flooring, new appliances, completely updated bathrooms and kitchen, accompanied by fresh paint, updated trim, and clean bright spaces throughout. The main level offers an open living area with new LVP flooring and natural light. The kitchen features brand-new appliances, fresh cabinetry, butcher-block counters, and plenty of room to cook and gather between the kitchen and dining area. A main-floor bedroom and new 3⁄4 bath make daily living easy. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms sit next to a second renovated 3⁄4 bath, each with new fixtures, vanities, showers, and flooring. The exterior has received its own attention: a modern paint refresh and a newly built front porch that gives the home instant curb appeal. A solid, cleanly updated home at this price point in Des Moines is tough to find—this one delivers value without the renovation headache.

Listing Agent

Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 11/25/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,161

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 2,666 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned N5

Parking

  • No Driveway

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,102 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-00429000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,161

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: 1.5 Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 149.73
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: LVP
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Partial Bath Total: 2
  • Partial Bath 1st Floor: 1
  • Partial Bath 2nd Floor: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Dining Areas
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Included Items: Dishwasher, Microwave, Stove
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1102
  • Total Sq Ft: 1102

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Covered Deck
  • Foundation: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: None
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.0612
  • Lot S F: 2666
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Lot Size: 2666
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 080-00429000000
  • Zoning: N5

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: 1161.00
  • Net Taxes: 1161.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

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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
2025 $1,138 $61,700 $5,300 $56,400
2024 $1,138 $57,800 $4,500 $53,300
2023 $1,004 $57,800 $4,500 $53,300
2022 $996 $42,600 $3,500 $39,100
2021 $940 $42,600 $3,500 $39,100
2020 $1,295 $37,700 $3,100 $34,600
2019 $912 $37,700 $3,100 $34,600
2018 $902 $33,900 $2,700 $31,200
2017 $924 $33,900 $2,700 $31,200
2016 $902 $34,200 $2,700 $31,500
2015 $902 $34,200 $2,700 $31,500
2014 $1,028 $35,600 $3,200 $32,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/25/2025 11/25/25 For Sale $165,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $83,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $83,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $83,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $63,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $39,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $141,400 Construction
Previous Owner $63,512 New Conventional
Previous Owner $35,550 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Darson Grantham

Keller Williams Realty GDM

(515) 855-6496

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 730832

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 080-00429000000