You cannot find 4 beds, 1 bath home with an updated kitchen and bath anywhere in Des Moines! Major items to the property have been done for you! Home has a water proofed basement with vapor barrier plus a new roof in 2022 and HVAC system 2023. Centrally located and with close proximity to the freeway and grocery stores and parks. Call for a private tour!
- IA
- Des Moines
- 50314
- 1820 Allison Avenue
- MLS# 672890
- Date Listed05/10/2023
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths
- Lot Size 0.15 acres (6,600 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Property Type Single Family
- County Polk
- Year Built 1959
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,232 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $133.93
Interior Features
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural Gas, Forced Air
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Asphalt, Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.15
- Lot Size SQFT 6,600.00
- Lot Features Rectangular Lot
Directions
MLK Jr Parkway to Allison Ave (south of Hickman Ave) turn east to the home.
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $2,454
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.25 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
3.22 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
3.22 mi
Distance
Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center
Public • PK - PK • Serves this home
0.25 mi
Distance
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
Public • PK - PK
2.23 mi
Distance
Public • 7 - 12 • Serves this home
3.22 mi
Distance
Des Moines Public Schools - Virtual Campus
Public • 6 - 12
3.22 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.35 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.81 mi
Distance
Des Moines Central Campus High School
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
3.22 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.59 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
3.97 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Year | Taxes | Land | Additions | Total Assessments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,318.00 0.00% | $8,000 | $81,400 | $89,400 |
| 2020 | $2,318.00 7.94% | $8,800 | $89,900 | $98,700 |
| 2019 | $2,134.00 2.16% | $8,000 | $81,400 | $89,400 |
| 2018 | $2,088.00 54.69% | $7,000 | $72,400 | $79,400 |
| 2017 | $946.00 | $6,700 | $70,500 | $77,200 |
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2023 | Sold | $160,000.00 3.03% |
| 05/17/2023 | Pending | $165,000.00 |
| 05/10/2023 | Active | $165,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1656 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | Listing | 3 | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 | $129,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $44,550 |
| 1313 CHAUTAUQUA Parkway | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $169,000 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 1342 NORTON Avenue | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $69,700 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 2016 Washington Avenue | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $25,000 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 1704 Martin Luther King Jr Parkway | 4 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $69,900 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 1624 Allison Avenue | 3 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $54,900 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 1512 18th Street | 3 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $44,900 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 2011 Avalon Road | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $42,000 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 1706 Franklin Avenue | 2 | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 | $85,000 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
| 1500 Mondamin Avenue | 3 | 2 | Dec 03, 2025 | $84,900 | Dec 08, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,530 | 217,239 | 510,442 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 5,012 | 2,406 | 890 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 37.4 | 38.1 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $41,565 | $55,560 | $70,689 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $20,357 | $29,814 | $36,854 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 86 | 93 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 11.7°F | 11.7°F | 11.31°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 86°F | 86°F | 85.97°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.72" | 34.72" | 34.55" | 38" |
46/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
40/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
37/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
6 nearby routes: 6 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 1820 Allison Avenue
Source: Realty.com
1820 Allison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314 is a Single Family 1,232 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 33 photos available of this 4 bed, 1 bath house, listed at $165,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 33 photos of 1820 Allison Avenue.
Our records indicate that 1820 Allison Avenue was built in 1959.
The full address for this home is 1820 Allison Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50314.
1820 Allison Avenue has been listed on Realty.com since Wed May 10, 2023
Most errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 39/100, Transit Score: 25/100, Bike Score: 40/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 1820 Allison Avenue. Jessie Franklin Taylor Education Center (Grades: PK - PK), Central Academy (Grades: 7 - 12), Des Moines Central Campus High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Keller Williams Realty Gdm
(tel: 515-334-4900)
Listing agent:
Karla Alaniz
(tel: 515-897-9027)
(#5174)
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