Welcome to 2129 Morton Avenue. Set on a rare and spacious 0.9230 acre lot, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home combines charm, updates, and room to grow all in a peaceful East Des Moines neighborhood. Major updates in 2016 include a new house roof, siding, insulation, and windows, with a new garage roof added in fall 2023. The oversized 2-car garage offers excellent space for vehicles, storage, or a workshop. Step outside to your own backyard oasis, featuring blackberries, raspberries, and grapevines, perfect for gardeners and nature lovers. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and I-235, this move in ready property is a rare find with nearly an acre to call your own
All information obtained from seller and public records.
Sold for $250,000 on 06/13/25
$250,000
2129 Morton Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
3beds
1,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1919
0.92 Acres Lot
$248,000 Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$1,524 Estimated rent
Home value
$248,000
$236,000 - $260,000
$1,524/mo
Zestimate® history
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 13, 2025 at 12:01pm
Listed by:
Beatris Mayorga (515)612-2702,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
Escher, Jake
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 717331
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,232
- Total interior livable area: 1,232 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.92 Acres
- Dimensions: 121 x 331
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06004862000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2025 | Sold | $250,000+2%$203/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #717331 | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Pending sale | $245,000$199/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717331 | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $245,000+71.3%$199/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #717331 | ||
| 9/16/2019 | Sold | $143,000+5.9%$116/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #586672 | ||
| 7/15/2019 | Pending sale | $135,000$110/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #586672 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,712 +10% | $148,300 |
| 2023 | $2,466 +0.8% | $148,300 +30.7% |
| 2022 | $2,446 +6.2% | $113,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Garton West
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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