1538 Virginia Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
3 bd 2 ba 864 sqft Built 1972 Lot 11,343 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$213,000
Aug 30, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2022 | Sold | $213,000 | MLS #656040 |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Listed | $199,900 | MLS #656040 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Sold | $153,000 | MLS #582963 |
| May 20, 2019 | Listed | $160,000 | MLS #582963 |
| May 6, 2019 | Listed | $151,900 | MLS #581751 |
| Aug 28, 2013 | Sold | $123,500 | Public Record |
| Jun 26, 2013 | Price changed | $124,500 | MLS #418207 |
| May 20, 2013 | Listed | $125,900 | MLS #418207 |
| Jan 11, 2013 | Price changed | $126,000 | MLS #408484 |
| Oct 22, 2012 | Listed | $127,500 | MLS #408484 |
| Aug 9, 2010 | Sold | $115,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 17, 2010 | Price changed | $115,000 | MLS #366843 |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Listed | $118,900 | MLS #366843 |
| Jul 14, 2004 | Sold | $110,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,300 | $26,800 | $222,100 | $3,578 |
| 2023 | $166,100 | $22,400 | $188,500 | $3,784 |
| 2022 | $140,900 | $19,700 | $160,600 | $3,756 |
| 2021 | $140,900 | $19,700 | $160,600 | $3,536 |
| 2020 | $124,400 | $17,300 | $141,700 | $3,674 |
| 2019 | $124,400 | $17,300 | $141,700 | $3,524 |
| 2018 | $115,400 | $15,700 | $131,100 | $3,488 |
| 2017 | $115,400 | $15,700 | $131,100 | $3,334 |
| 2016 | $108,700 | $14,600 | $123,300 | $3,250 |
| 2015 | $108,700 | $14,600 | $123,300 | $3,072 |
| 2014 | $102,100 | $13,500 | $115,600 | $2,328 |
| 2013 | $102,100 | $13,500 | $115,600 | $2,260 |
| 2012 | $89,700 | $13,500 | $103,200 | $2,270 |
| 2011 | $89,700 | $13,500 | $103,200 | $2,154 |
| 2010 | $93,700 | $14,300 | $108,000 | $2,078 |
| 2009 | $93,700 | $14,300 | $108,000 | $2,026 |
| 2008 | $94,200 | $14,400 | $108,600 | $2,026 |
| 2007 | $94,200 | $14,400 | $108,600 | $2,178 |
Property facts
Year built
1972
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
864 sqft
Lot size
11,343 sqft
ZIP code
50320
City
Des Moines
Street
Virginia Ave
Coordinates
41.55805, -93.59253
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,296
Gross rental yield
7.30%
Implied cap rate
4.75%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1538 Virginia Ave last sell?
1538 Virginia Ave most recently sold on Aug 30, 2022 for $213,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1538 Virginia Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1538 Virginia Ave (year 2025) is $222,100 with $3,578 in property tax.
How does 1538 Virginia Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 4.3% above the last sale price of $213,000.
When was 1538 Virginia Ave built?
1538 Virginia Ave was built in 1972.
How does 1538 Virginia Ave compare to others on Virginia Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Virginia Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Virginia Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1538 Virginia Ave?
1538 Virginia Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 864 sqft, 11,343 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1538 Virginia Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1538 Virginia Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1538 Virginia Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1538 Virginia 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
+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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