540 68th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
2 bd 1 ba 1,032 sqft Built 1960 Lot 11,761 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$137,500
Jun 11, 2014
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2023 | Sold | $222,000 | CentralIowa |
| Nov 11, 2022 | Price changed | $224,500 | CentralIowa |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Price changed | $229,500 | CentralIowa |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Listed | $237,500 | MLS #61177 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Listed | $237,500 | MLS #662086 |
| Apr 21, 2020 | Listed | $169,900 | MLS #603566 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | Price changed | $169,900 | MLS #591759 |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Price changed | $172,500 | MLS #591759 |
| Oct 1, 2019 | Price changed | $174,900 | MLS #591759 |
| Sep 23, 2019 | Listed | $179,900 | MLS #591759 |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Sold | $137,500 | Public Record |
| Apr 16, 2014 | Listing removed | $137,500 | DesMoines |
| Apr 14, 2014 | Listed | $137,500 | MLS #433937 |
| May 26, 2006 | Sold | $119,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,500 | $44,700 | $208,200 | $2,468 |
| 2023 | $148,900 | $39,900 | $188,800 | $2,564 |
| 2022 | $122,900 | $34,500 | $157,400 | $2,378 |
| 2021 | $122,900 | $34,500 | $157,400 | $2,358 |
| 2020 | $110,600 | $31,000 | $141,600 | $2,222 |
| 2019 | $110,600 | $31,000 | $141,600 | $2,010 |
| 2018 | $97,500 | $26,600 | $124,100 | $1,966 |
| 2017 | $97,500 | $26,600 | $124,100 | $1,860 |
| 2016 | $90,600 | $24,400 | $115,000 | $1,812 |
| 2015 | $90,600 | $24,400 | $115,000 | $1,932 |
| 2014 | $95,500 | $25,100 | $120,600 | $1,792 |
| 2013 | $95,500 | $25,100 | $120,600 | $1,762 |
| 2012 | $95,500 | $25,100 | $120,600 | $1,698 |
| 2011 | $95,500 | $25,100 | $120,600 | $1,638 |
| 2010 | $94,600 | $24,800 | $119,400 | $1,572 |
| 2009 | $94,600 | $24,800 | $119,400 | $1,506 |
| 2008 | $94,600 | $24,800 | $119,400 | $1,506 |
| 2007 | $94,600 | $24,800 | $119,400 | $1,418 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,032 sqft
Lot size
11,761 sqft
ZIP code
50313
City
Des Moines
Street
68th Ave
Coordinates
41.68363, -93.62748
Comparable properties nearby
Frequently asked questions
When did 540 68th Ave last sell?
540 68th Ave most recently sold on Jun 11, 2014 for $137,500.
What is the current tax assessment for 540 68th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 540 68th Ave (year 2025) is $208,200 with $2,468 in property tax.
How does 540 68th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 51.4% above the last sale price of $137,500.
When was 540 68th Ave built?
540 68th Ave was built in 1960.
How does 540 68th Ave compare to others on 68th Ave?
We track 2 other properties on 68th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 68th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 540 68th Ave?
540 68th Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,032 sqft, 11,761 sqft lot single_family.
Is 540 68th Ave a flip candidate?
No — 540 68th Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 540 68th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 540 68th Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+0.6%
Implied 1-yr
+2.5%
2026 Q3
$228.3K
2026 Q4
$229.7K
ZIP 50313 — Median Price History + Forecast
Explore nearby
Geography
Other properties on 68th Ave