4237 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
What's special
Big character, big yard, and right in Ingersoll Park. Nearly a half-acre lot brings rare space to this 4-bedroom home close to schools, parks, and dining. Main level features quarter-sawn English oak hardwood floors, large windows, formal dining room, two living spaces with wood-burning fireplaces, and a 1/2 bath. Kitchen includes all appliances with new dishwasher (2026). Upstairs holds four bedrooms, full bath, plus a finished attic (optional 5th bedroom) with portable AC. Lower level adds a 3/4 bath, laundry with new dryer (2026), extra fridge, storage, and sump pump with emergency backup (2026). Step outside to a private deck overlooking a fully fenced yard with mature perennial gardens. 2-car detached garage with 40-amp service. Major updates: house & garage paint 2025, windows 2024-2025, exterior doors 2023, roof & gutters 2022, HVAC & water heater 2017. Call your agent today to schedule a tour before it's gone!
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Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSTravel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Heather Wright 515-229-2012,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Chelsey Martin 641-840-2768,
RE/MAX Concepts
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,348
- Total interior livable area: 2,348 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 09002220000000
- Zoning: N1B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1915
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: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $502,100
- Annual tax amount: $9,189
- Date on market: 10/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $500,000+103.7%$213/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #751733 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2005 | Sold | $245,500$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,730 +0.6% | $502,100 +9.4% |
| 2024 | $8,682 +0.7% | $458,800 |
| 2023 | $8,620 +0.8% | $458,800 +22.5% |
| 2022 | $8,552 +6.1% | $374,600 |
| 2021 | $8,060 -3.7% | $374,600 +13% |
| 2020 | $8,368 +4.6% | $331,600 |
| 2019 | $8,002 +1.1% | $331,600 +8.3% |
| 2018 | $7,916 | $306,300 |
| 2017 | $7,916 +13.8% | $306,300 +12.3% |
| 2016 | $6,956 | $272,700 |
| 2015 | $6,956 +6% | $272,700 +2.8% |
| 2014 | $6,562 | $265,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $265,200 -0.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $266,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $266,600 -3.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $277,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $277,500 +9.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $252,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $252,900 +12.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $225,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $225,300 +11.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $202,870 +18.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $171,840 |
| 2001 | -- | $171,840 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$561,000
$499,000 - $628,000
$2,392/mo
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