$209,500

Estimated payment $1,384/month

Total Views 838
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,326 Sq Ft
$158 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Recreation Room
  • Fenced Yard
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Patio

About This Home

Welcome to this inviting one and a half story home on Virginia Avenue in Des Moines. The main level features two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath along with living and dining spaces that flow naturally. Upstairs you will find a nonconforming bedroom or flex space that can easily serve as an office, guest room, or hobby area. The basement is partially finished and provides additional living space along with a laundry room that includes a wash tub sink. Step out the back door to a shaded patio that overlooks a very large fenced backyard, creating the perfect place to relax or entertain. Park Avenue Elementary is less than half a mile away and Lincoln High School is also close by, while neighborhood shops and dining add to the convenience of this location. This home has been well maintained and is ready to welcome its next owner.

Listing Agent

Chassy Pollard

Better Way Realty Listed on: 10/02/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,230

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Bookcases
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Lincoln High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010/01698-000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,230

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: SINGLE FAMILY/ACREAGE
  • Total Sq Ft: 1326
  • Homebuilder: Unknown
  • Owner Name L F Mi: Reader
  • Ownership Type: Single Family
  • Photo Code: Broker Loaded
  • Remarks: Remove shoes or wear shoe covers and turn off lights. Buyer / Buyer Agent to verify schools.
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Subdivision: Unknown
  • Directions: Headed north on Indianola Ave Turn Left onto E Park Ave then Turn Right onto S Union St then Turn Left onto Virginia Ave
  • Aging In Place Form: No
  • Amenities: Street Lights
  • Basement Remarks: Full
  • Fireplace Type Location: None
  • Interior R: Bookcases
  • Kitchen Breakfast R: Kit/Dining Rm Comb
  • Lot Description R: Less than .5 Acre
  • Possession R: Negotiable
  • Possible Finance R: Cash, Conventional
  • Stories Style R: Other
  • Remarks2: Welcome to this inviting one and a half story home on Virginia Avenue in Des Moines. The main level features two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath along with living and dining spaces that flow naturally. Upstairs you will find a nonconforming bedroom or flex space that can easily serve as an office, guest room, or hobby area. The basement is partially finished and provides additional living space along with a laundry room that includes a wash tub sink. Step out the back door to a shaded patio that overlooks a very large fenced backyard, creating the perfect place to relax or entertain. Park Avenue Elementary is less than half a mile away and Lincoln High School is also close by, while neighborhood shops and dining add to the convenience of this location. This home has been well maintained and is ready to welcome its next owner.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Satellite Dish, Washer
  • Number Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Number Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Sq Ft Above: 1126
  • Total Full Baths: 1
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Lower Level Finished Sq Ft: 200
  • Laundry Location: Basement
  • Mstr Br Level: Main
  • Number of Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Fenced Yard, Patio, Shed

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1 Car

Utilities

  • Internet: Yes
  • Water Sewer: City Sewer, City Water, Water Heater
  • Heating Cooling: Gas, Central, Forced Air

Schools

  • High School: Lincoln

Lot Info

  • Acreage: 0.25
  • Geo Subdivision: IA
  • Lot Dimensions: 10,950
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010/01698-000-000

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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
2024 $3,230 $164,200 $33,900 $130,300
2023 $2,856 $164,200 $33,900 $130,300
2022 $2,834 $130,100 $27,900 $102,200
2021 $2,700 $130,100 $27,900 $102,200
2020 $2,800 $116,800 $24,800 $92,000
2019 $2,550 $116,800 $24,800 $92,000
2018 $2,518 $103,400 $21,600 $81,800
2017 $2,340 $103,400 $21,600 $81,800
2016 $2,274 $95,000 $19,500 $75,500
2015 $2,274 $95,000 $19,500 $75,500
2014 $2,290 $94,900 $19,300 $75,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $209,500 -0.2% $158 / Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 For Sale $209,900 +16.6% $186 / Sq Ft
07/26/2023 07/26/23 Sold $180,000 +5.9% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/17/2023 06/17/23 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $170,000 +9.7% $124 / Sq Ft
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Sold $155,000 +0.6% $138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/05/2022 07/05/22 Pending -- -- --
06/30/2022 06/30/22 For Sale $154,000 0.0% $137 / Sq Ft
06/10/2022 06/10/22 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2022 06/09/22 For Sale $154,000 +28.4% $137 / Sq Ft
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Sold $119,900 0.0% $106 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/23/2017 06/23/17 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2017 05/12/17 For Sale $119,900 -- $106 / Sq Ft
Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $180,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $155,000 Fischer & Bouslog Pc
Warranty Deed $120,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $65,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $80,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $104,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $171,000 New Conventional
Closed $171,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,350 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,727 FHA
Previous Owner $61,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $84,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Closed $150,350 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 202506181

Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-01698000000