435 E Leach Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315
About This Home
Beautifully updated ranch situated on a manicured corner lot in a quiet southside neighborhood. This home offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus the potential for 2 additional non-conforming bedrooms, providing flexible living space to fit a variety of needs. The spacious formal living room features abundant natural light and flows into the updated kitchen with new granite countertops and new appliances. The kitchen opens to the family room with a cozy gas fireplace and direct access to the private courtyard with new low-maintenance artificial turf, creating a great space for relaxing or entertaining. The partially finished basement includes one non-conforming bedroom along with additional space for a family room, office, hobby area, workout space, or storage. The main floor laundry room offers the potential for a second non-conforming bedroom by relocating the laundry to the existing basement laundry hookups. Recent updates include new windows throughout, new roof in 2021, newer furnace, new granite countertops, new appliances, and new artificial turf. Detached 1-car garage provides additional convenience and storage. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and with easy access to downtown. A well-maintained, thoughtfully updated ranch offering comfortable living, flexible space, and a convenient location.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1975
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
- Construction materials: Brick,Metal Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove,Washer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Daylight
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 570
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Gas,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,166
- Total interior livable area: 1,166 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 120/05205001000
- Zoning: Res
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered,Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Lot size: 8,363 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 65 x 129
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 | $1,390 | $16,680 |
| Home Insurance * | $196 | $2,352 |
| Property Taxes | $343 | $4,116 |
| Electricity | $121 | $1,452 |
| Total | $2,050 | $24,600 |
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
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Price change | $269,900 |
| 2026-07-20 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
| 2026-06-09 | Listing removed | $279,900 |
| 2026-05-21 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 2023-07-07 | Sold | $234,900 |
| 2023-06-12 | Pending sale | $234,900 |
| 2023-05-19 | Sold | $150,000 |
| 2023-05-18 | Listed for sale | $234,900 |
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