1857 Creston Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
3 bd 2 ba 1,172 sqft Built 1980 Lot 3,746 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$45,000
Oct 31, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | Sold | $45,000 | MLS #661140 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Listed | $39,900 | MLS #661140 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,300 | $17,200 | $123,500 | $2,050 |
| 2023 | $71,800 | $14,100 | $85,900 | $1,820 |
| 2022 | $65,700 | $11,500 | $77,200 | $2,626 |
| 2021 | $65,700 | $11,500 | $77,200 | $1,600 |
| 2020 | $62,000 | $10,700 | $72,700 | $1,656 |
| 2019 | $62,000 | $10,700 | $72,700 | $1,660 |
| 2018 | $60,200 | $10,100 | $70,300 | $1,638 |
| 2017 | $60,200 | $10,100 | $70,300 | $1,542 |
| 2016 | $54,700 | $10,800 | $65,500 | $1,496 |
| 2015 | $54,700 | $10,800 | $65,500 | $1,374 |
| 2014 | $50,300 | $10,100 | $60,400 | $1,384 |
| 2013 | $50,300 | $10,100 | $60,400 | $1,362 |
| 2012 | $54,500 | $10,600 | $65,100 | $1,366 |
| 2011 | $54,500 | $10,600 | $65,100 | $1,294 |
| 2010 | $56,200 | $11,300 | $67,500 | $1,212 |
| 2009 | $56,200 | $11,300 | $67,500 | $1,180 |
| 2008 | $55,000 | $11,600 | $66,600 | $1,180 |
| 2007 | $55,000 | $11,600 | $66,600 | $1,190 |
Property facts
Year built
1980
Property type
townhomes
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,172 sqft
Lot size
3,746 sqft
ZIP code
50320
City
Des Moines
Street
Creston Ave
Coordinates
41.55912, -93.58376
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$270
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1857 Creston Ave last sell?
1857 Creston Ave most recently sold on Oct 31, 2022 for $45,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1857 Creston Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1857 Creston Ave (year 2025) is $123,500 with $2,050 in property tax.
How does 1857 Creston Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 174.4% above the last sale price of $45,000.
When was 1857 Creston Ave built?
1857 Creston Ave was built in 1980.
How does 1857 Creston Ave compare to others on Creston Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Creston Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Creston Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1857 Creston Ave?
1857 Creston Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,172 sqft, 3,746 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 1857 Creston Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1857 Creston Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1857 Creston Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1857 Creston Ave appears in our tax-appeal candidates list, meaning its current assessment exceeds its recent sale price by 15% or more.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.0%
Implied 1-yr
+4.1%
2026 Q3
$284.7K
2026 Q4
$287.4K
ZIP 50320 — Median Price History + Forecast
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