Three bed, two bath brick ranch located within a short walk of the state capitol. Living room, hall and bedrooms have new vinyl plank flooring. Dining area has ceramic tile floor, built-in hutch, and access to the backyard via French double doors. Kitchen has dark wood cabinets, plenty of counter space, and the continuation of ceramic tile. The main bathroom is off the hall. It has a modern walk-in shower, and small desk/vanity, oval porcelain sink with brushed nickel faucet, and full length ceramic backsplash and full size closet. The downstairs rec room has carpet squares, deep cantilevered shelving, and a small half bath. Laundry is in the utility room along with water softener. Additional spaces are available for storage, office, and non-conforming bedroom. Large backyard is fenced and has a storage shed. 336 sq ft single attached garage. Newer roof.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/21)
$230,000
1551 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,097sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
6,882.48 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Single attached garageModern walk-in showerDownstairs rec roomSmall half bathNew vinyl plank flooringCarpet squaresFull length ceramic backsplash
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: May 13, 2025 at 07:40am
Listed by:
Donna Meador (515)771-3955,
Century 21 Signature,
Roy Meador 515-771-3942,
Century 21 Signature
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 711618
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,097
- Total interior livable area: 1,097 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,097
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 6,882.48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 69 x 100
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04003581000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,824
- Date on market: 2/8/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
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