$129,900

616 E Ovid Ave Des Moines, IA 50313

Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $916/month

Total Views 118
2 Beds
1 Bath
780 Sq Ft
$167 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Bungalow

About This Home

Diamond in the rough. Your chance to build equity by completing work on this solid 2-bedroom bungalow with hardwood floors, full bath, eat in kitchen, 2 car detached garage, newer furnace and central air, updated electric and refinished hardwood floors. This home is currently going through updates and "sold as is." Agent is the owner of property.

Listing Agent

Joe Henry

Iowa Realty South Listed on: 06/27/2025

Iowa Realty South

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,346

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 7,348 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x110
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 780 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 07000201000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,346

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Bungalow, Two Story
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 166.54
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Call Listing Agent
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Tile Floors
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 660
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Family Room: 1st Floor
  • Other Rooms: 4 Season
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 780
  • Total Sq Ft: 780

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Partially Fenced Yard
  • Fence Type: Wood
  • Foundation: Block, Brick, Tile
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete, Gravel
  • Garage Sq Ft: 576
  • Garage: 2 Detached
  • Garage Parking Stalls: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1690
  • Lot S F: 7348
  • Lot Size: 65X110
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 07000201000000
  • Zoning: Res

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: 2346.00
  • Net Taxes: 2346.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

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 $2,346 $129,700 $26,100 $103,600
2023 $2,242 $129,700 $26,100 $103,600
2022 $2,222 $104,000 $22,100 $81,900
2021 $2,116 $104,000 $22,100 $81,900
2020 $2,194 $93,400 $19,700 $73,700
2019 $2,104 $93,400 $19,700 $73,700
2018 $2,078 $86,800 $17,900 $68,900
2017 $1,920 $86,800 $17,900 $68,900
2016 $1,866 $79,500 $16,100 $63,400
2015 $1,866 $79,500 $16,100 $63,400
2014 $1,774 $78,200 $15,600 $62,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $129,900 +80.5% $167 / Sq Ft
01/31/2025 01/31/25 Sold $71,975 +2.8% $92 / Sq Ft
11/11/2024 11/11/24 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2024 11/08/24 For Sale $70,000 -- $90 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $72,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $72,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $100,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 721223

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 070-00201000000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50313 Highland Park

616 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 616 E Ovid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313 and is currently priced at $129,900, approximately $166 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 616 E Ovid Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including Findley Elementary School, Harding Middle School, and North High School.

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