# 439 Des Moines Avenue, Ellsworth, IA 50075 > **TL;DR:** 2bd/2ba single family, $85,000 ($69/sqft), built 1916, 1,238 sqft. > Hardwood, A/C, 1-car garage. Est. $455/mo. Listed 168 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $85,000 | | Price/sqft | $69 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 full, 1 half | | Square Feet | 1,238 | | Year Built | 1916 | | Lot Size | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) | | Stories | 2 | | Garage | 1-car | | Property Type | Single Family (Single Family Residence) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 168 | ## Why This Home Stands Out - **Hardwood Floors** - Hardwood flooring listed ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $430 | | Estimated Insurance | $25 | | **Total** | **$455** | ## Key Amenities - Hardwood - A/C - 1-car garage ## Property Highlights - Built in 1916 - 0.15 acre lot - 2 stories ## Description ### Agent Description Bring your vision to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Ellsworth. With 1,238 square feet, original hardwood floors, beautiful woodwork, original doors, a spacious front porch and a detached garage, this property offers an excellent opportunity for an investor, flipper or buyer looking to create a home with character. The home is ready for updating and offers plenty of potential to restore its original charm while adding modern finishes. Whether you're looking for your next flip, rental investment or a project to make your own, this property is worth a look. Offered at $105,000 -- bring your contractor, your ideas and your vision! Sold 'ASIS' ## Location - **Address:** 439 Des Moines Avenue, Ellsworth, IA 50075 - **County:** Hamilton - **Coordinates:** 42.312429, -93.580764 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=42.312429,-93.580764 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Grace Griffin · **License:** S72909 - **Brokerage:** Hunziker & Associates, Realtors - **Broker Phone:** (515) 233-4450 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/439-Des-Moines-Ave_Ellsworth_IA_50075_M88617-17286?f=listhub&s=CIBORIA&m=70230&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f2047209978r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f1281714852r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f865986232r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f183450066r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f1896408400r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f88334499r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f4244330153r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f4133515573r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f1049372815r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f4064682622r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f105267509r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f1481193413r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f1388327777r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f1501600204r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f3872306470r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f3699065154r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f2190869046r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f78305735r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f2988649540r.jpg) ![439 Des Moines Avenue - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/22b0c157b45b98c53750435842fa3ed5l-f874769682r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 70230 | **Updated:** 2026-10-29 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 Central Iowa Board of Realtors, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/439-des-moines-avenue-ellsworth-ia-50075-cc42358913cc4f668d9a989d0b1854cb) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/439-des-moines-avenue-ellsworth-ia-50075-cc42358913cc4f668d9a989d0b1854cb#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/439-des-moines-avenue-ellsworth-ia-50075-cc42358913cc4f668d9a989d0b1854cb", "name": "439 Des Moines Avenue, Ellsworth, IA 50075", "description": "Bring your vision to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of Ellsworth. 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