$280,000

Estimated payment $1,759/month

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
$136 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Home Office
  • Freestanding Bathtub
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

If you love beautiful turn-of-the Century Homes with an abundance of Charm and Character but still want well-functioning spaces with modern updates in your Kitchen and Baths and 2nd Floor Laundry which is a nice modern convenience, then this is the Home for you. Built in 1904 with Quality Craftsmanship, you get beautiful Original Hardwood Floors, Windows, Woodwork, Doors, Trim and Pocket Doors. This Home originally had 3 Spacious Bedrooms but with the Finished Walk-up Attic Space, you can now have the entire 3rd Floor as the 4th Bedroom or Bonus Flex Space. The updated Kitchen has Maple Cabinets, Granite Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances and Tiled Floors. Adjacent to the Kitchen is an updated Guest Half Bath with a beautiful Window. The 2nd Floor Bathroom is also updated with a beautiful large Tiled Walk-in Shower with an era defining Clawfoot Tub (even more character!), Tiled Floors, updated Toilet and White Pedestal Sink and the Laundry. All 3 Bedrooms on the 2nd Floor are spacious with updated Ceiling Fans/Lighting and generous Closets to boot. The Main Level has the gorgeous Living Room and Formal Dining Room that could both be closed off with the Original Pocket Doors plus a Sitting Room/Den or Office Space also with Pocket Doors. Did I mention the huge covered Front Porch that feels like an extension of the Home? Plenty of space for outdoor furniture to enjoy the outdoors and your cup of tea or coffee or your favorite beverage. The back porch leads you to the huge tree-lined Fenced-in Backyard as this Home sits on a 17,282 SF (0.3970 acre) Lot with a Storage Shed plus a Concrete Pad that could be used as an Open Patio space. Plenty of room for Gardening and additional Sheds if needed. The Lot has a Concrete Driveway on one side and a Gravel Driveway on the other side and is situated about 4 Blocks from the State Fairgrounds. This home is the definition of timeless beauty. You are going to love it! Sellers will allow all Showings through 6:30pm Monday 3/9/26 and review any and all offers after 6:30pm on Monday 3/9/26 and respond before Noon on Tuesday 3/10/26.

Listing Agent

Baba Agbaje

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames License #S59802 Listed on: 03/04/2026

CENTURY 21 SIGNATURE-Ames

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1904

Lot Details

  • 0.4 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59.9x292
  • Fenced
  • Property is zoned M-1

Home Design

  • Brick Foundation
  • Wood Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 2,064 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Freestanding Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Porch

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 050/00187-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1904

Lot Details

0.4 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4
  • Lot Size: 59.9X292
  • Directions: Take University Avenue to E. 30th to Dean Avenue
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 890.0
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Sewer:Public: Yes
  • Water:Public2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Floor:Tile2: Yes
  • Features:Sump Pump2: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Features:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Exterior Features Fence: Yes
  • Foundation:Brick2: Yes
  • Features:Storage Shed4: Yes
  • Floor:Hardwood: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Full, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
  • Basement:Full2: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Trim:Wood11: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Tile
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Features:Window Treatment(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Information:Garage Type2: None

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: 17282.0
  • Parcel #: 050/00187-000-000
  • Zoning: M-1

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $3,852 $240,700 $36,600 $204,100
2024 $3,852 $206,300 $31,100 $175,200
2023 $3,622 $206,300 $31,100 $175,200
2022 $3,594 $162,600 $25,500 $137,100
2021 $3,076 $162,600 $25,500 $137,100
2020 $1,600 $131,900 $22,400 $109,500
2019 $1,204 $131,900 $22,400 $109,500
2018 $1,186 $114,700 $19,200 $95,500
2017 $1,000 $114,700 $19,200 $95,500
2016 $1,200 $106,900 $17,900 $89,000
2015 $1,200 $106,900 $17,900 $89,000
2014 $2,328 $87,600 $17,400 $70,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/04/2026 03/04/26 For Sale $280,000 +60.0% $136 / Sq Ft
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Sold $175,000 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/15/2020 06/15/20 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2020 05/06/20 For Sale $175,000 +50.2% $85 / Sq Ft
09/25/2015 09/25/15 Sold $116,500 -16.7% $56 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/17/2015 08/17/15 Pending -- -- --
06/16/2015 06/16/15 For Sale $139,900 +210.9% $68 / Sq Ft
06/07/2013 06/07/13 Sold $45,000 0.0% $26 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2013 05/16/13 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2013 04/18/13 For Sale $45,000 -- $26 / Sq Ft
Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $175,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $116,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $45,000 None Available
Corporate Deed $59,500 None Available
Corporate Deed $47,000 --
Sheriffs Deed $70,984 --
Warranty Deed $74,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $169,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $114,389 FHA
Previous Owner $77,500 Construction
Previous Owner $60,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Central Iowa Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 69536

APN: 050-00187000000

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