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  • $185,000

    1221 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316

    3beds
    904sqft
    : 
    $1,381/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1900
    7,971 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $205/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Come take a look at this 3 bed, 1 bathroom move-in ready home! All the big items have been taken care of for your peace of mind: roof 2026, interior paint 2026, A/C and furnace 2024, exterior paint 2024, kitchen appliances 2024, kitchen and bathroom remodel 2024. Close to the interstate, restaurants, schools, and other amenities, this home is ready for its new owner!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Nancy Gonzalez,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747929MLS LogoOriginating 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
      Appliances
      • Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
      Features
      • Basement: Unfinished
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 904
      • Total interior livable area: 904 sqft

      Property

      Lot
      • Size: 7,971 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 60 x 133
      • Features: Rectangular Lot
      Details
      • Parcel number: 11006146001000

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Bungalow
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Resale
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1900

      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: $205/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $106,100
      • Annual tax amount: $1,999
      • Date on market: 8/26/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
      • Road surface type: Concrete

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/26/2026Listed for sale$185,000+72.9%$205/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #747929 Report a problem
        5/2/2024Sold$107,000$118/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #692595 Report a problem
        4/4/2024Pending sale$107,000$118/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #692595 Report a problem
        4/4/2024Listed for sale$107,000$118/sqft
        Source: DMMLS #692595 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$1,462 +2.1%$106,100 +45.7%
        2024$1,432 +7.7%$72,800
        2023$1,330 +0.8%$72,800 +29.1%
        2022$1,320 +3.4%$56,400
        2021$1,276 -3.6%$56,400 +10.4%
        2020$1,324 +3.7%$51,100
        2019$1,277 +2.3%$51,100 +9%
        2018$1,248 $46,900
        2017$1,248 +12%$46,900 +8.6%
        2016$1,114 $43,200 +2.1%
        2015$1,114 +16.3%$42,300 +13.1%
        2014$958 $37,400
        2013-- $37,400 -11.6%
        2012-- $42,300 -16.1%
        2011-- $50,400 -6.7%
        2010-- $54,000
        2009-- $54,000
        2008-- $54,000
        2007-- $54,000 +7.1%
        2006-- $50,400
        2005-- $50,400 +10.9%
        2003-- $45,460 +25.5%
        2002-- $36,220
        2001-- $36,220
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: M.L. King Jr. Park

        Getting around

        55 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        36 / 100
        Some Transit
        47 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Des Moines Independent

        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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