215 McKinley Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
About This Home
Welcome to this ranch home featuring high ceilings in the living room and kitchen, creating a spacious feel. The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout enhances utility and coziness. Fresh interior paint offers a clean, move-in ready appearance. The kitchen has modern appliances and connects to the living space. Main floor laundry and a mudroom near the entry enhance daily convenience. The large front deck extends outdoor entertaining and relaxation. A fenced backyard provides privacy and security. Mature shade trees offer natural cooling and established landscaping appeal. An 18 x 24 detached garage provides ample room for vehicle, tools, and storage. A new sewer line ensures reliable plumbing infrastructure. The property sits near Blank Park Zoo and offers quick access to Fleur Drive for convenient commuting. Schedule a showing to view this updated well-maintained ranch. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. First Time Buyers, complete the HomePath Ready Buyer homeownership course on Homepath.com. Attach certificate to offer up to 3% closing cost assistance. Check HomePath.com for details. Restrictions apply.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1948
Materials
- Foundation: Poured
- Construction materials: Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Stove
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 576
- Total interior livable area: 576 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 12003240000000
- Zoning: R
- Special condition: Real Estate Owned
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 8,102 sqft
- Features: Rectangular Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 59 x 137
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached,Garage,One Car Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Iowa Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $707 | $8,484 |
| Home Insurance * | $99 | $1,188 |
| Property Taxes | $200 | $2,400 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $1,127 | $13,524 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Iowa FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-15 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-09-02 | Sold | $118,000 |
| 2021-07-20 | Pending sale | $118,000 |
| 2021-07-02 | Listed for sale | $118,000 |
| 2018-03-30 | Sold | $82,500 |
| 2018-02-14 | Pending sale | $85,000 |
| 2018-01-02 | Listed for sale | $85,000 |
| 2010-09-29 | Sold | $28,000 |
| 2010-08-28 | Listed for sale | $35,000 |
| 2003-01-03 | Sold | $60,000 |
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