For sale

$155,000

1203 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

2beds

944sqft

$1,221/mo

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1916

3,484 Square Feet Lot

$152,200 Zestimate^®

$164/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Wide band woodworkOriginal built insNewer flooringFenced in backyard

This home has great character with wide band woodwork in this 2 bedroom & 2 bath home. you will love the original built ins and all the woodwork charm in the living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, enclosed front porch, and bath. There is newer flooring/paint and light fixtures as well. The lower level has another 450 sqft finished with 2nd 3/4 bathroom and family/rec room spaces and storage/utility spaces. There is a 1 car tuck under garage and fenced in backyard. This is in the heart of Des Moines by Grand View College close to all your shopping conveniences and interstate 80 as well. This is a must see home.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main

Bedroom 2

Level: Main

Full bathroom

Level: Main

Other

Level: Basement

Other

Level: Main

Dining room

Level: Main

Family room

Level: Basement

Laundry

Level: Basement

Living room

Level: Main

Utility room

Level: Basement

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator

Features

Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet
Windows: Window Treatments
Basement: Partial

Interior area

Total structure area: 944
Total interior livable area: 944 sqft
Finished area above ground: 944
Finished area below ground: 450

Property

Parking

Parking features: Garage
Has garage: Yes

Features

Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 3,484 Square Feet
Features: Level

Details

Parcel number: 04924000000
Zoning: N5
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

Year built: 1916

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: $164/sqft
Tax assessed value: $139,900
Annual tax amount: $2,416
Date on market: 9/18/2026
Road surface type: Hard Surface

Estimated market value

$152,200

$145,000 - $160,000

$1,372/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/18/2026	Listed for sale	$155,000+14.8%$164/sqft
Source: CIBR #71320 Report a problem
5/8/2023	Sold	$135,000+0.1%$143/sqft
Source: DMMLS #669391 Report a problem
4/1/2023	Pending sale	$134,900$143/sqft
Source: DMMLS #669391 Report a problem
3/24/2023	Listed for sale	$134,900+22.6%$143/sqft
Source: DMMLS #669391 Report a problem
7/1/2022	Listing removed	--
Source: DMMLS #654967 Report a problem
6/26/2022	Listed for sale	$110,000+388.9%$117/sqft
Source: DMMLS #654967 Report a problem
6/2/2021	Sold	$22,500-53.1%$24/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/24/2004	Sold	$48,000$51/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/1/1999	Sold	$48,000$51/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,416 +22.9%	$139,900 +16.3%
2024	$1,966 +8.5%	$120,300 +20.4%
2023	$1,812 +0.8%	$99,900 +29.9%
2022	$1,798 +7.5%	$76,900
2021	$1,672 -3.7%	$76,900 +14.8%
2020	$1,736 +8.2%	$67,000
2019	$1,604 +1%	$67,000 +12.2%
2018	$1,588	$59,700
2017	$1,588 +10.7%	$59,700 +9.7%
2016	$1,434	$54,400
2015	$1,434 +13.6%	$54,400 +10.3%
2014	$1,262	$49,300
2013	--	$49,300 -17.3%
2012	--	$59,600
2011	--	$59,600 -12.4%
2010	--	$68,000
2009	--	$68,000 +6.1%
2008	--	$64,100
2007	--	$64,100 -5.3%
2006	--	$67,700
2005	--	$67,700 +9%
2003	--	$62,100 +25.7%
2002	--	$49,420
2001	--	$49,420