448 E Granger Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
McKinley School - Columbus Park- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 928 sqft
$330,000
Last Sold: Aug 1, 2025
214% over list $105K
$356/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,150/mo*
$330,000
Last Sold: Aug 1, 2025
214% over list $105K
$356/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,150/mo*
2 Beds
1 Bath
928 sqft
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Description
**Fixer-Upper Flip Opportunity**
Unlock the potential of this 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom with a 3rd non-conforming bedroom, fixer-upper on the Southside of Des Moines! This property is awaiting your vision and creativity. With a solid foundation and ample square footage, it’s perfect for investors looking to renovate and profit. This home sits on a large corner lot with a large 2 car detached garage. It is in need of extensive updates throughout but located behind Mckinley Elementary in a promising neighborhood that is being revamped! This is an ideal project for those ready to roll up their sleeves and transform it into a dream home. Don’t miss out on this chance to make your mark—schedule a showing today!
Unlock the potential of this 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom with a 3rd non-conforming bedroom, fixer-upper on the Southside of Des Moines! This property is awaiting your vision and creativity. With a solid foundation and ample square footage, it’s perfect for investors looking to renovate and profit. This home sits on a large corner lot with a large 2 car detached garage. It is in need of extensive updates throughout but located behind Mckinley Elementary in a promising neighborhood that is being revamped! This is an ideal project for those ready to roll up their sleeves and transform it into a dream home. Don’t miss out on this chance to make your mark—schedule a showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from November 22, 2024
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$356/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 448 E Granger Ave
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 928 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric,Forced Air,GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered, Deck, PatioFencing: FullExterior: Deck, Fully Fenced, PatioFoundation: Block |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Garage,Two Car Garage |
Frontage Road Surface Type: ConcreteNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1920 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: One and One Half Story |
Property Information Parcel Number: 02000582001000 |
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Price List Price: $105,000Price Per Sqft: $356/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Oct 04 2024 |
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Direction & Address City: Des Moines |
School Information Elementary School District: Des Moines IndependentJr High / Middle School District: Des Moines IndependentHigh School District: Des Moines Independent |
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Building Area Building Area: 928 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA |
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Lot Area: 9801 sqft |
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Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional |
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BasementMls Number: 705231Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (515) 664-1788Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-02000582001000-R-N |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Amanda Simpson, (515) 664-1788
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Duron, Diana, (515) 556-8618, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Co-Buyer's Agent: Junior Ibarra, (515) 497-8133, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#705231

Price History for 448 E Granger Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/01/2025 | $330,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 11/18/2024 | $108,000 | Sold | DMMLS #705231 |
| 10/04/2024 | $105,000 | Pending | DMMLS #705231 |
| 10/04/2024 | $105,000 | Listed For Sale | DMMLS #705231 |
| 06/05/2018 | $88,500 | Sold | DMMLS #558375 |
| 05/21/2018 | $84,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 05/17/2018 | $84,900 | PendingToActive | Agent Provided |
| 04/13/2018 | $84,900 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 04/13/2018 | $84,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/02/2009 | $94,900 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 07/02/2008 | $94,900 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 03/01/2005 | $87,500 | Sold | N/A |
| 02/27/1998 | $54,500 | Sold | N/A |
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $2,112 |
| Assessment | $20,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 448 E Granger Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.01 | Single-Family Home | $330,000 | 07/31/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,362 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $167,000 | 04/30/26 | 2 | 1 | 728 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $160,000 | 09/11/25 | 2 | 1 | 660 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $164,000 | 09/02/25 | 3 | 1 | 836 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $156,000 | 06/27/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,028 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 11/13/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 02/26/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,158 | |
0.02 | Single-Family Home | $375,000 | 11/07/25 | 3 | 3 | 1,729 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $109,400 | 12/05/25 | 3 | 1 | 992 |
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What Locals Say about McKinley School - Columbus Park
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92 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
89 % Say there's holiday spirit
85 % Say parking is easy
85 % Say yards are well-kept
73 % Say car is needed
73 % Say streets are well-lit
69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
64 % Say kids play outside
64 % Say people would walk alone at night
57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
53 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say it's quiet
40 % Say there are community events
31 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
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448 E Granger Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 928 sqft single-family home built in 1920. 448 E Granger Ave is located in McKinley School - Columbus Park, Des Moines. This property is not currently available for sale. 448 E Granger Ave was last sold on Aug 1, 2025 for $330,000 (214% higher than the asking price of $105,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 448 E Granger Ave is $108,900.