For sale

$345,000

1131 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50311

4beds

2,028sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1915

6,838 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$170/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Plenty of natural lightHardwood floorsQuartz counter topsStainless steel appliancesKitchen with gas stove

The charm and character of this 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 1.5 story will make you want to call it home! Built in 1915 and with over 2,000 square feet, this home has been recognized as a Waveland Park Neighborhood Centennial Home! The Main Level greets you with hardwood floors and plenty of natural light. Features a living room with a wood burning fireplace, and built-ins, French doors that lead to the perfect office or reading room, a dining room perfect for hosting with a built-in hutch, a kitchen with gas stove, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, and sliding door to the back yard which is the perfect place to spend your summer evenings. The privacy fence creates the solitude you need to relax on the patio. A central Des Moines location that’s close to Waveland Golf Course, Restaurants, Schools, and I35.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Window Treatments
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Fireplace Screen

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,028
Total interior livable area: 2,028 sqft
Finished area below ground: 105

Property

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Deck, Open, Patio
Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Storage
Fencing: Wood

Lot

Size: 6,838 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 137
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Additional structures: Storage
Parcel number: 09007021001000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1915

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $170/sqft
Tax assessed value: $278,900
Annual tax amount: $5,256
Date on market: 6/25/2026
Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

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Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/25/2026	Listed for sale	$345,000+21.1%$170/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743930 Report a problem
3/15/2022	Sold	$285,000+0%$141/sqft
Source: DMMLS #644437 Report a problem
2/7/2022	Pending sale	$284,900$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #644437 Report a problem
2/7/2022	Listed for sale	$284,900$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #644437 Report a problem
1/25/2022	Pending sale	$284,900$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #644437 Report a problem
1/20/2022	Listed for sale	$284,900-1.7%$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #644437 Report a problem
11/27/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Exit Realty Report a problem
10/7/2021	Price change	$289,900-3.3%$143/sqft
Source: DMMLS #633619 Report a problem
9/21/2021	Listed for sale	$299,900-9.1%$148/sqft
Source: DMMLS #633619 Report a problem
8/28/2021	Listing removed	--
Source: Exit Realty Report a problem
7/27/2021	Price change	$329,900-5.7%$163/sqft
Source: DMMLS #633619 Report a problem
7/16/2021	Listed for sale	$349,900$173/sqft
Source: DMMLS #633619 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$5,146 +26.5%	$278,900 +8.8%
2024	$4,068 -0.1%	$256,300 +23.9%
2023	$4,074 +6.3%	$206,800 +19.6%
2022	$3,834 +3.4%	$172,900
2021	$3,708 -3.6%	$172,900 +10%
2020	$3,848 +6.3%	$157,200
2019	$3,620 +1.2%	$157,200 +9.8%
2018	$3,578	$143,200
2017	$3,578 +15.3%	$143,200 +13.3%
2016	$3,102	$126,400
2015	$3,102 +13.1%	$126,400 +9%
2014	$2,742	$116,000
2013	--	$116,000 +0.4%
2012	--	$115,500
2011	--	$115,500 -5.7%
2010	--	$122,500
2009	--	$122,500 +4.8%
2008	--	$116,900
2007	--	$116,900 +10.5%
2006	--	$105,800
2005	--	$105,800 +12%
2003	--	$94,450 +0.2%
2002	--	$94,300
2001	--	$94,300

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