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1209 Creston Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

$190,000

Home List Price

$2,256*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
1,285 SqFt
$148/SqFt
House
Schools Nearby

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1209 Creston Ave, Des Moines$190,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$2,256*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeResidential
Year Built1949
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
MLS #692706
Lot Size0.16 Acres
StatusSale Pending
(Pending)

About 1209 Creston Ave

Ready set go…this home is move in ready, under 200k and looking for its next owner. Kitchen updated and new appliances in 2024, fresh paint in most rooms in 2024, added additional entertainment space, man cave, or teenager hangout in basement in 2024, shed added in 2023. Bonus space finished in the attic! Nice size backyard for a garden or play area. Close to downtown and schools. Schedule your showing before this one is gone.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Living Area: 1,285 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 777-4676
  • Listing Agent: Kathy Lukenbill

Interior Features

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Rectangular Lot
  • Lot Size: 0.16 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Lincoln High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Brody Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Cowles Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8
  • Goodrell Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Park Ave Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From SW 9th turn west onto Creston Ave take a slight left on SW12th to continue on Creston. Home is on the right. GPS works to this destination.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $190,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $148/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $3,098
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Des Moines, IA

City

Med. Sold Price

$207.6K

Med. Price/SqFt

$184

Avg. Days On Market

43

# of Sold Homes

235

1209 Creston Ave vs Des Moines

23 DAYS ON ROCKET

-20 Days

$190,000

-$17.6K Less

$148/SqFt

-$36 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $17.6K less than the Median Sold Price and $36/SqFt less than other homes in Des Moines, IA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: DMAAR
  • MLS Number: #692706

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Realty ONE Group Impact
  • Office Phone: (515) 777-4676
  • Listing Agent: Kathy Lukenbill

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Data displayed may be a portion of, and not a complete set of all listings published in the MLS.
Last updated on: 4/29/2024, 2:25:17 PM Eastern. If you have any questions regarding the accuracy of this data, please contact us at help@rockethomes.com.

Property Sales & Tax

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$3,098$135,700
2020$3,098$119,500
2019$2,894$119,500
2018$2,894$108,800
2017$2,510$108,800

History based on county public records data.

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$1,016

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$636

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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3
/10

  • Park Ave Elementary School

  • 3141 SW 9th St

  • 0.43 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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1
/10

  • Brody Middle School

  • 2501 Park Ave

  • 1.14 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

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9
/10

  • Cowles Elementary School

  • 6401 College Ave

  • 5.06 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

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1
/10

  • Goodrell Middle School

  • 3300 E 29th St

  • 5.71 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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2
/10

  • Lincoln High School

  • 2600 SW 9th St

  • 0.24 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $72,642. Residents of Des Moines, IA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1209 Creston Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1209 Creston Ave property is $190,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1209 Creston Ave is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50315.

Is this property for sale now?

Sale Pending: 1209 Creston Ave is Sale Pending (Pending), which means that the seller has accepted an offer but the sale is not finalized.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1209 Creston Ave are:
Park Ave Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 3/10
Brody Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Cowles Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 9/10
Goodrell Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 1/10
Lincoln High School: GreatSchools Rating 2/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $3,098 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1209 Creston Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1209 Creston Ave is 1,285 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1209 Creston Ave is 1949.

Rocket Homes›Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines›50315›1209 Creston Ave

This home is located at 1209 Creston Ave in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50315 in the Gray's Lake neighborhood. This 1,285 square foot home, which was built in 1949, sits on a 0.16 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 05, 2024 and is currently priced at $190,000.

Des Moines, IA housing market in March 2024 saw over 55 listings sold above listed price, more than 59 sold at listed price and over 121 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 8.5% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 43 days, the median list price was $207,620.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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