A solid 1½-story home with three bedrooms, one bath, and a two-car garage off the alley set just north of East High in an established neighborhood that's part of the NFC lending district. Hardwood floors, natural light, and a practical layout make it easy to picture everyday life here. The yard gives you space for a dog, garden, or weekend projects, while the garage adds storage and off-street convenience. With NFC grants available for updates, this is a home that offers both comfort and potential in a part of Des Moines that's ready for its next chapter.
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
1225 E 13th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,408sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
7,971.48 Square Feet Lot
$164,500 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$1,459 Estimated rent
Home value
$164,500
$156,000 - $173,000
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Practical layoutOne bathHardwood floorsNatural lightThree bedrooms
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Listed by:
Sarah Kavalier (515)202-6801,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Johnston, Hailey
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730122
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,408
- Total interior livable area: 1,408 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,971 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 159
Details
- Parcel number: 11001481000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $165,000+3.1%$117/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730122 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Pending sale | $160,000$114/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730122 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $160,000-5.9%$114/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730122 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #640106 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $170,000+131.3%$121/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #640106 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2019 | Listing removed | $1,175$1/sqft |
Source: DGREP 1, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,175$1/sqft |
Source: DGREP 1, LLC Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2017 | Sold | $73,500$52/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #550791 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,060 +2.1% | $191,200 +11.6% |
| 2024 | $2,998 +15.6% | $171,300 |
| 2023 | $2,594 +0.7% | $171,300 +32.8% |
| 2022 | $2,576 +9.7% | $129,000 |
| 2021 | $2,348 -3.8% | $129,000 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $2,440 +6.6% | $113,000 |
| 2019 | $2,288 -9.7% | $113,000 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $2,534 | $104,000 |
| 2017 | $2,534 +8.5% | $104,000 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $2,336 | $97,400 |
| 2015 | $2,336 -0.3% | $97,400 -3% |
| 2014 | $2,342 | $100,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $100,400 +0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $100,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $100,100 +5% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,300 +20.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,100 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $76,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,000 +15.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,600 +10% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,660 |
| 2001 | -- | $59,660 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Carver Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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