Charming and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home priced under $200,000—an outstanding value with major updates already completed. Ideally located just a 5-minute drive from downtown and easily bikeable, this home offers convenient access to parks, dining, and everyday amenities, along with seamless freeway connectivity.
Exterior updates include a new roof on both the home and garage (2022) and newly built front and back decks (2022), perfect for outdoor living. Solar panels installed in 2023 come with a 30-year warranty for long-term energy savings.
Inside, enjoy a functional, inviting layout with included appliances—gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and new washer and dryer (2025). The spacious living room is filled with natural light and flows seamlessly to a large deck, fully fenced backyard, and firepit— creating the perfect indoor-outdoor setting for hosting gatherings or enjoying quiet evenings at home.
Major systems updates include a new AC unit (2025), regularly serviced furnace, cleaned ductwork (2025), upgraded electrical panel and wiring (2023), and a maintained radon mitigation system. A detached one-stall garage with workshop attached adds extra flexibility for hobbies, storage, or workspace needs.
With its combination of location, updates, and price point, this home is a standout opportunity for buyers seeking value and long-term efficiency.
Pending
$199,000
801 Boulder Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
892sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
7,405.2 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$223/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Functional inviting layoutFully fenced backyardLarge deck
- 22 hours |
- 249 |
- 17 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lindsey Crank 515-276-2872,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 738668
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 892
- Total interior livable area: 892 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 300
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 7,405.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 99
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01000016000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $223/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $186,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,522
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/22/2026 | Pending sale | $199,000$223/sqft |
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| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,000+26.3%$223/sqft |
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| 5/20/2021 | Sold | $157,500+5.1%$177/sqft |
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| 4/20/2021 | Pending sale | $149,900$168/sqft |
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| 4/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $149,900+41.4%$168/sqft |
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| 3/30/2016 | Sold | $106,000+2.4%$119/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Listing removed | $103,500$116/sqft |
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| 5/27/2015 | Price change | $103,500-3.7%$116/sqft |
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| 3/11/2015 | Price change | $107,500-2.3%$121/sqft |
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| 9/11/2014 | Price change | $110,000+37.7%$123/sqft |
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| 12/23/2009 | Listed for sale | $79,900-21.3%$90/sqft |
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| 11/5/2009 | Sold | $101,500-5.1%$114/sqft |
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| 9/17/2009 | Price change | $107,000-1.8%$120/sqft |
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| 9/3/2009 | Price change | $109,000-2.7%$122/sqft |
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| 8/2/2009 | Listed for sale | $112,000+105.5%$126/sqft |
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| 11/14/2008 | Sold | $54,500-9%$61/sqft |
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| 8/23/2008 | Price change | $59,900-20.1%$67/sqft |
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| 5/25/2008 | Price change | $75,000-21.1%$84/sqft |
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| 3/15/2008 | Listed for sale | $95,000+12.4%$107/sqft |
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| 9/25/2001 | Sold | $84,500$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,156 +2.2% | $186,900 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $3,088 +16.8% | $167,400 |
| 2023 | $2,644 +0.8% | $167,400 +38.2% |
| 2022 | $2,622 +5% | $121,100 |
| 2021 | $2,498 -3.6% | $121,100 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $2,590 +10% | $108,700 |
| 2019 | $2,354 +1.3% | $108,700 +13.1% |
| 2018 | $2,324 | $96,100 |
| 2017 | $2,324 +10.7% | $96,100 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $2,100 | $88,400 |
| 2015 | $2,100 -1.1% | $88,400 -3.8% |
| 2014 | $2,124 | $91,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $91,900 +6.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,600 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $86,800 -12.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,500 +6.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,500 +9.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $85,660 +3.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $82,750 |
| 2001 | -- | $82,750 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,276/mo
Principal & interest
$1026
Property taxes
$250
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Indianola Hills
- 801 Boulder Ave



