1221 Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
4 bd 2 ba 840 sqft Built 1971 Lot 9,104 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$217,000
May 6, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2023 | Sold | $223,000 | DesMoines |
| Jan 31, 2023 | Listed | $235,000 | DesMoines |
| May 6, 2022 | Sold | $217,000 | MLS #645731 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Price changed | $219,900 | MLS #645731 |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Price changed | $224,900 | MLS #645731 |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Listed | $229,900 | MLS #645731 |
| Nov 6, 2015 | Sold | $128,000 | MLS #504352 |
| Sep 16, 2015 | Listed | $130,000 | MLS #504352 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $183,600 | $36,800 | $220,400 | $3,942 |
| 2023 | $164,200 | $32,200 | $196,400 | $3,750 |
| 2022 | $131,500 | $27,600 | $159,100 | $3,290 |
| 2021 | $122,000 | $27,600 | $149,600 | $3,162 |
| 2020 | $110,400 | $24,900 | $135,300 | $3,280 |
| 2019 | $110,400 | $24,900 | $135,300 | $3,050 |
| 2018 | $100,100 | $21,900 | $122,000 | $3,014 |
| 2017 | $100,100 | $21,900 | $122,000 | $2,824 |
| 2016 | $92,900 | $20,000 | $112,900 | $2,746 |
| 2015 | $92,900 | $20,000 | $112,900 | $2,606 |
| 2014 | $88,000 | $18,800 | $106,800 | $2,448 |
| 2013 | $88,000 | $18,800 | $106,800 | $2,374 |
| 2012 | $89,200 | $18,800 | $108,000 | $2,280 |
| 2011 | $89,200 | $18,800 | $108,000 | $2,164 |
| 2010 | $89,400 | $19,100 | $108,500 | $2,276 |
| 2009 | $89,400 | $19,100 | $108,500 | $2,220 |
| 2008 | $98,100 | $20,100 | $118,200 | $2,220 |
| 2007 | $98,100 | $20,100 | $118,200 | $1,964 |
Property facts
Year built
1971
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
840 sqft
Lot size
9,104 sqft
ZIP code
50315
City
Des Moines
Street
Kenyon Ave
Coordinates
41.53581, -93.63251
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,260
Gross rental yield
6.97%
Implied cap rate
4.53%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1221 Kenyon Ave last sell?
1221 Kenyon Ave most recently sold on May 6, 2022 for $217,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1221 Kenyon Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1221 Kenyon Ave (year 2025) is $220,400 with $3,942 in property tax.
How does 1221 Kenyon Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.6% above the last sale price of $217,000.
When was 1221 Kenyon Ave built?
1221 Kenyon Ave was built in 1971.
How does 1221 Kenyon Ave compare to others on Kenyon Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Kenyon Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Kenyon Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1221 Kenyon Ave?
1221 Kenyon Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 840 sqft, 9,104 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1221 Kenyon Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1221 Kenyon Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1221 Kenyon Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1221 Kenyon 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
-0.8%
Implied 1-yr
-3.3%
2026 Q3
$222.1K
2026 Q4
$220.2K
ZIP 50315 — Median Price History + Forecast
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