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1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 — Sold $175,000 by Donna Levering
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Another pre-probate listing closed by Donna Levering in Polk County, IA. Good work.
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Final sold price
SOLD$175,000
What sold at 1305 E Oak Park Ave, and for how much?
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 sold for $175,000 on June 5, 2026. The listing was handled by Donna Levering of Keller Williams Realty GDM. The property is a residential, 1 bed, 1 bath, 1,223 sq ft, built in 1922. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Polk County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $175,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Beds / baths | 1 bed · 1 bath |
| Building area | 1,223 sq ft |
| Year built | 1922 |
| County | Polk County, IA |
| Listing agent | Donna Levering, Keller Williams Realty GDM |
| APN | 110/03945-000-000 |
| MLS # | 738036 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines IA 50316
Property profile
- Address
- 1305 E Oak Park Ave
- City / state / ZIP
- Des Moines, IA, 50316
- County
- Polk County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Single Family Residential
- Beds / baths
- 1 bed · 1 bath
- Year built
- 1922
- APN
- 110/03945-000-000
Mailing address
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 07/16/2025
- Assessed value
- $186,900
- MLS #
- 738036
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$143Calculated from a 1,223 sq ft building and $175,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value94%Sold price was 94% of the $186,900 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale324Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio19%Building footprint covers about 19% of the 6,600 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Donna Levering of Keller Williams Realty GDM guided the listing at 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines IA 50316 in Des Moines, Keller Williams Realty GDM represented the buyer, and Keller Williams Realty GDM closed the deal. That turned a pre-probate filing into a finished transaction. The home closed at $175,000. Smooth pre-probate closes come from preparation. LeadCruncher gives you the data to be ready for the next family that needs help.
- Donna Levering, Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Keller Williams Realty GDM
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 sell for?
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 sold for $175,000 on 06/05/2026.
When did 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 sell?
The transfer of 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 was recorded on in Polk County, IA.
Who sold 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316?
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 was listed by Donna Levering, Keller Williams Realty GDM.
Who represented the buyer of 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316?
The buyer of 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 was represented by Keller Williams Realty GDM.
What kind of property is 1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316?
1305 E Oak Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Single Family Residential. The record lists 1 bed · 1 bath. It was built in 1922.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Des Moines?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Polk County, Iowa from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
Every figure on this page traces back to a public record. Use the Polk County, Iowa recorder for the deed itself, and these references for the law that governs a pre-probate transfer.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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