For sale

$240,000

131 Hartford Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

1,172sqft

$1,857/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1965

0.44 Acres Lot

$204,000 Zestimate^®

$205/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Big lotFinished basementFinished rec roomPlenty of storageFantastic eat-in kitchenCoffee bar cabinetFenced yard

Here's your chance to own a nice home on a big lot, with potential future development opportunity. A 1960s ranch home with 3 Bedrooms, plus a finished basement. The front room has floor to ceiling picture windows, and there is a fantastic eat-in kitchen with lots of prep space, cabinetry and also a coffee bar cabinet. Lower level has a finished rec room, as well as 2 non-conforming bedrooms, and plenty of storage. An oversized 2 car garage, fenced yard, a covered carport, and plenty of parking space. Out your front window, you have a beautiful view of the downtown skyline. Close to some of Des Moines' favorite local restaurants and grocers. What a great investment for a first time homebuyer or investor!There are 3 parcels included with this sale: 2011 Indianola Ave., 131 & 201 Hartford Ave.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
3/4 bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Attic Fan, Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove

Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,172
Total interior livable area: 1,172 sqft
Finished area below ground: 120

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: Low Threshold Shower

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 0.44 Acres

Details

Parcel number: 01001075000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Metal Siding
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1965

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $205/sqft
Tax assessed value: $214,700
Annual tax amount: $4,012
Date on market: 10/22/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$204,000

$182,000 - $224,000

$1,547/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/22/2026	Listed for sale	$240,000$205/sqft
Source: DMMLS #751762 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,012 +2.1%	$214,700 +7.5%
2024	$3,930 +8.1%	$199,800
2023	$3,634 +0.8%	$199,800 +29.6%
2022	$3,606 +7.1%	$154,200
2021	$3,366 +3%	$154,200 +14.3%
2020	$3,268 +4.7%	$134,900
2019	$3,122 +1.2%	$134,900 +8.2%
2018	$3,086	$124,700
2017	$3,086 +10%	$124,700 +8.2%
2016	$2,806	$115,200
2015	$2,806 -2.2%	$115,200 -4.7%
2014	$2,868	$120,900
2013	--	$120,900 -0.2%
2012	--	$121,200
2011	--	$121,200 -0.6%
2010	--	$121,900
2009	--	$121,900 +4.3%
2008	--	$116,900
2007	--	$116,900 +11.7%
2006	--	$104,700
2005	--	$104,700 +7.9%
2003	--	$97,070 +5.6%
2002	--	$91,930
2001	--	$91,930