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817 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50313

$148,500

Home List Price

$1,763*

Closing Credit

2 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
684 SqFt
$217/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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817 Douglas Ave, Des Moines$148,500

Buyer Closing Credits

$1,763*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
ParkingDetached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage1 space
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
MLS #695664
Lot Size0.17 Acres
StatusActive

About 817 Douglas Ave

Come see this cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath Bungalow in Highland Park for under $150k! Kitchen includes the refrigerator and stove. Covered front porch, nice back deck, metal siding and a detached 14x20 garage. This home qualifies for NFC financing, a forgivable loan up to $10k for home improvements.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Living Area: 684 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 208-1504
  • Listing Agent: Scott Myers

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Eat-in Kitchen

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 0.17 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • North High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Harding Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Madison Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From 2nd Avenue, go west onto Douglas to home

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $148,500
  • Price Per SqFt: $217/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $1,998
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$209.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$187

Avg. Days On Market

29

# of Sold Homes

255

817 Douglas Ave vs Des Moines

13 DAYS ON ROCKET

-16 Days

$148,500

-$61.4K Less

$217/SqFt

+$30 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $61.4K less than the Median Sold Price and $30/SqFt more than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #695664

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Century 21 Signature
  • Office Phone: (515) 208-1504
  • Listing Agent: Scott Myers

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Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$1,998$86,500
2020$1,998$77,100
2019$1,878$77,100
2018$1,878$70,600
2017$1,734$70,600

History based on county public records data.

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$809

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$512

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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4
/10

  • Madison Elementary School

  • 806 Hoffman Ave

  • 0.22 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Harding Middle School

  • 203 E Euclid Ave

  • 0.45 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 2.34 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 5.26 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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3
/10

  • North High School

  • 501 Holcomb Ave

  • 1.13 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $31,579. Most Des Moines, IA residents have annual incomes less than $35k. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 817 Douglas Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 817 Douglas Ave property is $148,500.

What type of property is this?

The property 817 Douglas Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50313.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 817 Douglas Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 817 Douglas Ave are:
Madison Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Harding Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
North High School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $1,998 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 817 Douglas Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 817 Douglas Ave is 684 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 817 Douglas Ave is 1915.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50313›817 Douglas Ave

This home is located at 817 Douglas Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50313 in the Highland Park neighborhood. This 684 square foot home, which was built in 1915, sits on a 0.17 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 21, 2024 and is currently priced at $148,500.

Over 68 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2024 in Des Moines, IA. In the same period over 119 listings were sold below the listed price and 68 listings were sold for the listed price. Between April 2024 and May 2024, Des Moines, IA real estate market has seen decrease in the number of listings by 1.5%. While the average time on the market in May 2024 was 29 days, the median list price was $209,989.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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