For sale

Price cut: $4.6K (2/2)

$129,900

1243 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

2beds

609sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1929

7,013.16 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$213/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bright natural lightSpacious layoutLarge yard

Great Investment Opportunity – 2 Bed, 1 Bath Home! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath property is the perfect investment or starter home! Featuring a spacious layout, bright natural light, and a large yard with plenty of potential, this home offers endless possibilities for investors or first-time buyers alike. With just a little TLC, it could be transformed into a high cash-flow rental or an attractive resale. Located in a convenient neighborhood 1 block from an elementary school, shopping, and major highways, this property combines affordability and opportunity in one neat package. Don’t miss your chance to own a solid investment in a growing area—schedule a showing today!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Appliances

Included: Refrigerator
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
Basement: Crawl Space

Interior area

Total structure area: 609
Total interior livable area: 609 sqft

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Property

Parking

Parking features: Carport
Has carport: Yes

Features

Stories: 1
Exterior features: Fully Fenced
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood,Full

Lot

Size: 7,013.16 Square Feet
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 12003681000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Wood Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1929

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $213/sqft
Tax assessed value: $66,600
Annual tax amount: $1,433
Date on market: 10/31/2025
Cumulative days on market: 144 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,036/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/2/2026	Price change	$129,900-3.4%$213/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729215 Report a problem
12/8/2025	Price change	$134,500-3.6%$221/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729215 Report a problem
10/31/2025	Listed for sale	$139,500$229/sqft
Source: DMMLS #729215 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$1,310 +1.6%	$66,600
2023	$1,290 +0.8%	$66,600 +21.8%
2022	$1,280 +0.8%	$54,700
2021	$1,270 -3.8%	$54,700 +7.5%
2020	$1,320 +9.6%	$50,900
2019	$1,204 +1%	$50,900 +13.6%
2018	$1,192	$44,800
2017	$1,192 +7.2%	$44,800 +6.2%
2016	$1,112	$42,200
2015	$1,112 +11%	$42,200 +7.9%
2014	$1,002	$39,100
2013	--	$39,100 -0.8%
2012	--	$39,400
2011	--	$39,400 -11.1%
2010	--	$44,300
2009	--	$44,300 -0.7%
2008	--	$44,600
2007	--	$44,600 +33.1%
2006	--	$33,500
2005	--	$33,500 +13.3%
2003	--	$29,580 +14.6%
2002	--	$25,820
2001	--	$25,820