$160,000

832 E Lacona Ave Des Moines, IA 50315

Indianola Hills Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,115/month

Total Views 2,058
3 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$185 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

This charming ranch-style home, built in 1959 and spanning 864?sq?ft, offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath on a generous 8,537?sq?ft lot—ideal for both growing families and savvy investors. Nestled in the established Indianola Hills neighborhood, residents enjoy easy access to McKinley Elementary, Weeks Middle, and Lincoln High—all within a mile—plus proximity to local parks, cozy neighborhood eateries, and quick transit routes into downtown. With a modest footprint and solid fundamentals, the property presents excellent upside through cosmetic updates or rental income. If you're looking for a manageable fixer-upper or a turnkey investment in a stable, central Des Moines pocket, this home checks all the boxes.

Listing Agent

Donald Easton

Keller Williams Realty GDM Listed on: 06/26/2025

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Co-Listing Agent

Junior Ibarra

Keller Williams Realty GDM

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,774

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 8,556 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned N3B

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Metal Siding

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 010/04112-002-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,774

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Residential
  • Style: Ranch
  • Lp Amt Sq Ft: 185.19
  • Natl Assocof Home Builders: No
  • Termite: Follow Showing Instructions
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • First Floor Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Description: Daylight Window, Walkout
  • Sq Ft Bsmt: 864
  • Sq Ft Fin Bsmt: 400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 864
  • Total Sq Ft: 864

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Metal Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Street Feature: Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Driveway: Concrete

Utilities

  • Sewer: City
  • Water: City
  • Air Conditioner: Central
  • Heat: Gas Forced Air

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Lot Info

  • Acres: 0.1960
  • Lot S F: 8556
  • Lot Shape: Regular
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 010/04112-002-000
  • Zoning: N3B

Green Features

  • Additional Green Features: No
  • ENERGYSTAR qualified New Home: No
  • HERS Rating: No
  • Leed For Homes: No
  • Solar: No

Multi Family

  • Geo Solar Thermal: No

Tax Info

  • Gross Taxes: 2774.29
  • Net Taxes: 2774.29

MLS Schools

  • School District: Des Moines Independent

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,460 $125,000 $21,000 $104,000
2023 $2,534 $125,000 $21,000 $104,000
2022 $2,514 $107,500 $18,400 $89,100
2021 $2,376 $107,500 $18,400 $89,100
2020 $2,866 $95,200 $16,200 $79,000
2019 $2,354 $95,200 $16,200 $79,000
2018 $2,330 $87,600 $14,600 $73,000
2017 $2,258 $87,600 $14,600 $73,000
2016 $2,200 $83,500 $13,700 $69,800
2015 $2,200 $83,500 $13,700 $69,800
2014 $2,202 $82,900 $13,400 $69,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $160,000 -- $185 / Sq Ft
Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Legal Action Court Order $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $85,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 721147

Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®

APN: 010-04112002000

Iowa Polk County Des Moines 50315 Indianola Hills

832 E Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA

This home is located at 832 E Lacona Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 and is currently priced at $160,000, approximately $185 per square foot. This property was built in 1959. 832 E Lacona Ave is a home located in Polk County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.

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