1217 Emma Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
2 bd 2 ba 1,034 sqft Built 1961 Lot 30,144 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$150,000
Jun 10, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2022 | Sold | $150,000 | MLS #650915 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Listed | $150,000 | MLS #650915 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,400 | $37,900 | $230,300 | $4,200 |
| 2023 | $175,300 | $33,900 | $209,200 | $3,808 |
| 2022 | $134,400 | $27,200 | $161,600 | $3,570 |
| 2021 | $134,400 | $27,200 | $161,600 | $3,448 |
| 2020 | $122,100 | $24,700 | $146,800 | $3,578 |
| 2019 | $122,100 | $24,700 | $146,800 | $3,128 |
| 2018 | $104,400 | $20,500 | $124,900 | $3,090 |
| 2017 | $104,400 | $20,500 | $124,900 | $2,958 |
| 2016 | $98,800 | $19,100 | $117,900 | $2,878 |
| 2015 | $98,800 | $19,100 | $117,900 | $2,994 |
| 2014 | $102,100 | $19,300 | $121,400 | $2,880 |
| 2013 | $102,100 | $19,300 | $121,400 | $2,796 |
| 2012 | $102,800 | $19,300 | $122,100 | $2,706 |
| 2011 | $102,800 | $19,300 | $122,100 | $2,662 |
| 2010 | $105,600 | $20,000 | $125,600 | $2,528 |
| 2009 | $105,600 | $20,000 | $125,600 | $2,442 |
| 2008 | $105,200 | $21,000 | $126,200 | $2,380 |
| 2007 | $105,200 | $21,000 | $126,200 | $2,112 |
Property facts
Year built
1961
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,034 sqft
Lot size
30,144 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Emma Ave
Coordinates
41.54329, -93.59846
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,551
Gross rental yield
12.41%
Implied cap rate
8.07%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1217 Emma Ave last sell?
1217 Emma Ave most recently sold on Jun 10, 2022 for $150,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1217 Emma Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1217 Emma Ave (year 2025) is $230,300 with $4,200 in property tax.
How does 1217 Emma Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 53.5% above the last sale price of $150,000.
When was 1217 Emma Ave built?
1217 Emma Ave was built in 1961.
How does 1217 Emma Ave compare to others on Emma Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Emma Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Emma Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1217 Emma Ave?
1217 Emma Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,034 sqft, 30,144 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1217 Emma Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1217 Emma Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1217 Emma Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
Yes — 1217 Emma 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
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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