Looking for an opportunity to build equity and make a home your own? This well-positioned property on McKinley offers great potential and is set back from the road for added privacy. Updates: HVAC and water heater all replaced in 2021. The property features a detached 1-car garage and a screened-in porch, creating a comfortable space to relax and enjoy the backyard. Thoughtfully laid out and efficient with its square footage, the home offers 3 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, and a bright, inviting family room with an abundance of natural light. One of the bedrooms currently accommodates the washer and dryer. Situated on a crawl space, this home provides an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking to add some personal touches and create value over time. This home has been preinspected and radon tested as well. Welcome home!
For sale
$155,000
211 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
912sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,015 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Screened-in porchSpacious kitchen
- 18 hours |
- 142 |
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Listed by:
Michelle Hanson (515)229-2662,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747353
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
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 912
- Total interior livable area: 912 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 8,015 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 59 x 136
Details
- Parcel number: 12003241000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
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: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,733
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $155,000$170/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747353 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,588 +2.1% | $145,000 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $2,536 +4.9% | $128,900 |
| 2023 | $2,418 +0.8% | $128,900 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $2,400 +6.3% | $102,600 |
| 2021 | $2,258 -3.8% | $102,600 +13.4% |
| 2020 | $2,346 +7.4% | $90,500 |
| 2019 | $2,184 +1% | $90,500 +11.3% |
| 2018 | $2,162 | $81,300 |
| 2017 | $2,162 +30.4% | $81,300 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $1,658 | $75,000 |
| 2015 | $1,658 +7.8% | $75,000 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $1,538 | $72,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,400 -5.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $76,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,500 -0.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $77,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $77,200 +3.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $74,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,600 +6.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,900 +9.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,780 +27.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,060 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,060 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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