In-town acreage with massive potential, located in the desirable Johnston School District.This 1.35-acre property offers privacy, space, and opportunity in a hard-to-find location.
The split-level home features 1,440 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, a living room, family room, fireplace, walkout lower level, deck, patio, and an oversized 24x26 two-car garage. The layout and lot size make this a prime candidate for renovation, expansion, or a full refresh.
This is a true fixer-upper and is being sold as-is. If you are looking for a project with strong upside, a top-rated school district, and a rare acreage setting close to town, this is the one.
Sold for $290,000
$290,000
4650 NW Lovington Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
980sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1.35 Acres Lot
$310,600 Zestimate®
$296/sqft
$1,530 Estimated rent
Home value
$310,600
$295,000 - $326,000
$1,530/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 02, 2026 at 12:14pm
Listed by:
Fix Brown (515)967-5424,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Chris Ranallo 515-321-1101,
RE/MAX Concepts
Bought with:
George Archer
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733090
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
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 460
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 1.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 138 x 420
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 31000521000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Sold | $290,000-7.9%$296/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #733090 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $315,000$321/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733090 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$321/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733090 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+44.4%$332/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #733090 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2019 | Sold | $225,000$230/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #583947 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,416 +2.6% | $265,500 |
| 2023 | $3,328 -12.8% | $265,500 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $3,818 +1.4% | $220,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 50310
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Henry A Wallace Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnston
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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50310
- 4650 NW Lovington Dr