In-town acreage with massive potential, located in the desirable Johnston School District.This 1.35-acre property offers privacy, space, and opportunity in a hard-to-find location.
The split-level home features 1,440 square feet of living space, three bedrooms, a living room, family room, fireplace, walkout lower level, deck, patio, and an oversized 24x26 two-car garage. The layout and lot size make this a prime candidate for renovation, expansion, or a full refresh.
This is a true fixer-upper and is being sold as-is. If you are looking for a project with strong upside, a top-rated school district, and a rare acreage setting close to town, this is the one.
Pending
Price cut: $10K (1/28)
$315,000
4650 NW Lovington Dr, Des Moines, IA 50310
3beds
980sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$321/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Three bedroomsWalkout lower levelSplit-level homeFamily room
- 58 days |
- 163 |
- 2 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 02, 2026 at 07:44am
Listed by:
Fix Brown (515)967-5424,
RE/MAX Concepts,
Chris Ranallo 515-321-1101,
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 733090
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 980
- Total interior livable area: 980 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 460
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 1.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 138 x 420
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 31000521000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $265,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,988
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/2/2026 | Pending sale | $315,000$321/sqft |
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| 1/28/2026 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$321/sqft |
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| 1/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+44.4%$332/sqft |
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| 7/19/2019 | Sold | $225,000$230/sqft |
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| 6/13/2019 | Pending sale | $225,000$230/sqft |
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| 6/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $225,000+30.4%$230/sqft |
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| 9/2/2010 | Sold | $172,500+8.2%$176/sqft |
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| 6/4/2007 | Sold | $159,500+29.1%$163/sqft |
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| 8/24/2001 | Sold | $123,500$126/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,416 +2.6% | $265,500 |
| 2023 | $3,328 -12.8% | $265,500 +20.7% |
| 2022 | $3,818 +1.4% | $220,000 |
| 2021 | $3,766 +1.5% | $220,000 +6.6% |
| 2020 | $3,710 +4.4% | $206,300 |
| 2019 | $3,554 +2% | $206,300 +10% |
| 2018 | $3,484 | $187,600 |
| 2017 | $3,484 +8.3% | $187,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $3,218 | $175,300 |
| 2015 | $3,218 +11.6% | $175,300 +8.5% |
| 2014 | $2,884 | $161,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $161,600 +0.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $160,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $160,200 +7.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $148,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,600 +3% |
| 2008 | -- | $144,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $144,300 +5.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $137,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $137,300 +11.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $123,410 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $107,390 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,390 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,989/mo
Principal & interest
$1593
Property taxes
$396
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 50310
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Henry A Wallace Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Johnston Middle SchoolGrades: 8-9Distance: 2.2 mi
- 9/10Johnston Senior High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 4.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Johnston
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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