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OFF MARKET

244 E Jackson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,394 sqft

$171,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,184/mo*

Refinance Your Home

$171,200

Trulia Estimate

as of Aug 7, 2026

Est. Refi. Payment $1,184/mo*

Refinance Your Home

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,394 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Single-Family Home

Year Built

1920

Living Area

1,394 sqft

Price/Sqft

$123

Parking

Garage

About this House

Foreclosure. Sold in as-is condition. 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1.5 story with 2 car detached garage. Assessed at $82,500. Home has lots of potential, but needs work. Needs roof, copper pipes have been stolen, needs electrical update. Has fenced yard, double lot, huge country kitchen, and formal dining. Appliances in home are not warranted. Employees and family members residing with employees of JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, its affiliates or subsidiaries are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly purchasing any property owned by JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA.

244 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,394 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1920. It last sold for $25,500 on Nov 27, 2013. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $171,200, with a rent estimate of $1,609/month.

Home Details for 244 E Jackson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltExterior: Metal
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1920Year Updated: 1929
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10062 sqft

Price History for 244 E Jackson Ave

Date	Price	Event	Source
11/27/2013	$25,500	Sold	DMMLS #424951
Recording Date 11/27/2013 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/21/2013	$24,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

06/01/2012	$49,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

07/13/2011	$49,900	PriceChange	Agent Provided
Price Change $10,000 (-17%)
06/18/2011	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

04/15/2011	$59,900	ListingRemoved	Agent Provided

03/03/2011	$59,900	Listed For Sale	Agent Provided

08/11/2004	$72,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 08/11/2004 Contract Date 08/05/2004 County Transfer Tax $116 Total Transfer Tax N/A
09/29/2003	$73,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 09/29/2003 Contract Date 09/25/2003 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated June 2026

Avg. sale price

$211K

$5.03KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.1%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$191

$4MoM

Available listings

1009

2MoM

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$2,300
Assessment	$146,100

Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 244 E Jackson Ave

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
1500 SW 1st St, Des Moines, IA	0.31	Single-Family Home	$150,000	08/28/25	3	1.5	1,712

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