Charming Historic Home in Des Moines, a beautifully maintained single-family residence built in 1902. Your new, two-story home features THREE BEDROOMS and TWO FULL bathrooms spread across 1,710 sqft of living space. The home boasts a FORMAL DINING ROOM (or SECOND LIVING ROOM) and an eat-in kitchen, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The LVP flooring throughout your home adds a touch of elegance, while the unfinished basement provides potential for future expansion and has ample STORAGE SPACE. Your two-car detached garage provides abundant parking and even more STORAGE SPACE. The 7,187 sqft lot offers a spacious deck, patio, and PARTIALLY FENCED YARD, ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation. The back alley parking access will keep your cars off the street. Located in Des Moines' Little Italy neighborhood, your home is across the street from McKinley Elementary School, and is a short, seven minute commute to downtown Des Moines and a quick, four minute drive to the East Village entertainment and shopping district. Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities such as the Striking Sparrow Lounge, La Baja Mexican Cuisine and Scornovacca's South Italian Restaurant. Adore the character and charm of a historic neighborhood! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to own a piece of Des Moines history! Schedule your tour today and see the potential this home has to offer. Property under contract and will pend when inspection has been satisfied.
Sold for $221,655 on 08/20/25
$221,655
504 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,710sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
7,187.4 Square Feet Lot
$221,700 Zestimate®
$130/sqft
$1,716 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 26, 2025 at 09:34am
Listed by:
Jesse Kern (319)423-4139,
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with:
Kelsey Ripperger
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711588
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,710
- Total interior livable area: 1,710 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Patio
- Fencing: Wood,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,187 sqft
- Dimensions: 60 x 120
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 02000640000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete