504 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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OFF MARKET

504 E Jackson Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315

McKinley School - Columbus Park
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,710 sqft

$220,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026

$220,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 6, 2026
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,710 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Charming Historic Home in Des Moines, a beautifully maintained single-family residence built in 1902. Your new, two-story home features THREE BEDROOMS and TWO FULL bathrooms spread across 1,710 sqft of living space. The home boasts a FORMAL DINING ROOM (or SECOND LIVING ROOM) and an eat-in kitchen, perfect for family gatherings and entertaining guests. The LVP flooring throughout your home adds a touch of elegance, while the unfinished basement provides potential for future expansion and has ample STORAGE SPACE. Your two-car detached garage provides abundant parking and even more STORAGE SPACE. The 7,187 sqft lot offers a spacious deck, patio, and PARTIALLY FENCED YARD, ideal for outdoor activities and relaxation. The back alley parking access will keep your cars off the street. Located in Des Moines' Little Italy neighborhood, your home is across the street from McKinley Elementary School, and is a short, seven minute commute to downtown Des Moines and a quick, four minute drive to the East Village entertainment and shopping district. Enjoy the convenience of nearby amenities such as the Striking Sparrow Lounge, La Baja Mexican Cuisine and Scornovacca's South Italian Restaurant. Adore the character and charm of a historic neighborhood! Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to own a piece of Des Moines history! Schedule your tour today and see the potential this home has to offer. Property under contract and will pend when inspection has been satisfied.
504 E Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,710 sqft single-family home in McKinley School - Columbus Park, built in 1902. It last sold for $221,655 on Aug 20, 2025 (1% above the $220,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $220,500, with a rent estimate of $2,169/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 504 E Jackson Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1710 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Gas,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, Open, PatioFencing: Wood, PartialExterior: Deck, Fence, PatioFoundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
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

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 160

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1902
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Two Story,Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Parcel Number: 02000640000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $220,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 22 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1710 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7187.4 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 711588Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: (319) 423-4139Above Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetBelow Grade Unfinished Area Units: Square FeetUniversal Property Id: US-19153-N-02000640000000-R-N
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Jesse Kern, (319) 423-4139
Keller Williams Legacy Group
Bought with: Kelsey Ripperger, (515) 419-4351, Keller Williams Realty GDM
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Source: DMMLS, MLS#711588

Price History for 504 E Jackson Ave

DatePriceEventSource
08/20/2025$221,655Sold
DMMLS #711588
07/22/2025$220,000PendingDMMLS #711588
07/14/2025$220,000PriceChange
DMMLS #711588
06/03/2025$225,000PriceChange
DMMLS #711588
04/30/2025$230,000PriceChange
DMMLS #711588
02/12/2025$235,000Listed For SaleDMMLS #711588
01/22/2019$55,500Sold
DMMLS #573063
01/22/2019$74,200PendingToActiveAgent Provided
01/02/2019$74,200PendingAgent Provided
11/21/2018$74,200Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/23/2006$95,000Sold
N/A
07/01/2002$79,500Sold
N/A
04/14/2000$72,500Sold
N/A
01/28/1999$44,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Des Moines

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$206K
$5.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$187
$3MoM
Available listings
1004
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,558
Assessment$157,100
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,362
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09/19/25
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1,415
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0.26
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07/08/25
4
2
1,346
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05/27/26
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1
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3
3
1,729
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$250,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,158
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0.31
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$268,499
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4
2
1,530
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0.28
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$325,000
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1,362

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What Locals Say about McKinley School - Columbus Park

At least 9 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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