1209 Morton Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
2 bd 1 ba 1,080 sqft Built 1913 Lot 6,621 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$170,000
Aug 12, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2022 | Sold | $170,000 | MLS #653775 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | Listed | $164,900 | MLS #653775 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Sold | $70,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 22, 2010 | Listing removed | $75,000 | DesMoines |
| Mar 16, 2010 | Listed | $75,000 | MLS #363640 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $154,700 | $31,400 | $186,100 | $3,042 |
| 2023 | $134,900 | $26,900 | $161,800 | $1,912 |
| 2022 | $68,300 | $21,700 | $90,000 | $1,896 |
| 2021 | $68,300 | $21,700 | $90,000 | $1,746 |
| 2020 | $59,600 | $19,000 | $78,600 | $1,810 |
| 2019 | $59,600 | $19,000 | $78,600 | $1,660 |
| 2018 | $53,400 | $16,900 | $70,300 | $1,638 |
| 2017 | $53,400 | $16,900 | $70,300 | $1,492 |
| 2016 | $48,500 | $15,200 | $63,700 | $1,448 |
| 2015 | $48,500 | $15,200 | $63,700 | $1,256 |
| 2014 | $42,700 | $13,300 | $56,000 | $1,452 |
| 2013 | $42,700 | $13,300 | $56,000 | $1,424 |
| 2012 | $51,600 | $16,200 | $67,800 | $1,660 |
| 2011 | $51,600 | $16,200 | $67,800 | $1,490 |
| 2010 | $60,800 | $19,900 | $80,700 | $1,326 |
| 2009 | $60,800 | $19,900 | $80,700 | $1,288 |
| 2008 | $57,400 | $18,700 | $76,100 | $1,288 |
| 2007 | $57,400 | $18,700 | $76,100 | $1,018 |
Property facts
Year built
1913
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,080 sqft
Lot size
6,621 sqft
ZIP code
50316
City
Des Moines
Street
Morton Ave
Coordinates
41.61929, -93.60372
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,620
Gross rental yield
11.44%
Implied cap rate
7.43%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1209 Morton Ave last sell?
1209 Morton Ave most recently sold on Aug 12, 2022 for $170,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1209 Morton Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1209 Morton Ave (year 2025) is $186,100 with $3,042 in property tax.
How does 1209 Morton Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 9.5% above the last sale price of $170,000.
When was 1209 Morton Ave built?
1209 Morton Ave was built in 1913.
How does 1209 Morton Ave compare to others on Morton Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Morton Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Morton Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1209 Morton Ave?
1209 Morton Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,080 sqft, 6,621 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1209 Morton Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1209 Morton Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1209 Morton Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1209 Morton 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
+3.6%
Implied 1-yr
+14.3%
2026 Q2
$272.4K
2026 Q3
$280.3K
ZIP 50316 — Median Price History + Forecast
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