Welcome to 1229 Evans St, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home situated on a spacious double lot in Des Moines. This solid brick property blends timeless character with modern upgrades, offering the perfect move-in-ready opportunity.
Step inside to find new flooring and an updated kitchen featuring contemporary finishes and plenty of cabinet space. Both bathrooms have been fully refreshed with stylish updates, providing a clean and modern feel.
You’ll love the walkout basement, offering additional usable space and easy access to the backyard. Outside, the improvements continue with a brand-new concrete driveway and a newly built 2-car garage complete with insulated drywall interior walls and an 8-ft overhead door—ideal for larger vehicles, storage, or workshop needs.
The impressive double lot provides room to relax, garden, entertain, or expand your outdoor vision.
With its extensive updates, durable brick exterior, great attic insulation and a double lot, this home is a rare find in today’s market.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
1229 Evans St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
904sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
6,882.48 Square Feet Lot
$244,300 Zestimate®
$271/sqft
$1,481 Estimated rent
Home value
$244,300
$232,000 - $257,000
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Durable brick exteriorNew flooringUpdated kitchenWalkout basementInsulated drywall interior wallsImpressive double lot
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Listed by:
Christopher Foster (641)891-8178,
Weichert, Realtors - The 515 Agency
Bought with:
Jeff Kovach
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730319
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Dining Area, Cable TV, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 904
- Total interior livable area: 904 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 640
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,882 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 138
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12003514000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2026 | Sold | $245,000-2%$271/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730319 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2025 | Pending sale | $249,987$277/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730319 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,987+156.4%$277/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730319 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2023 | Sold | $97,500-7.1%$108/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #664817 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2022 | Pending sale | $105,000$116/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #664817 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $105,000$116/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #664817 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,232 +12.8% | $188,300 +17% |
| 2024 | $2,866 +12.4% | $161,000 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $2,550 +0.8% | $145,700 +24.4% |
| 2022 | $2,530 | $117,100 |
| 2021 | $2,530 -3.6% | $117,100 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $2,624 +8.8% | $110,000 |
| 2019 | $2,412 +1.2% | $110,000 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,384 | $98,300 |
| 2017 | $2,384 +7.9% | $98,300 +6.2% |
| 2016 | $2,210 | $92,600 |
| 2015 | $2,210 +8% | $92,600 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $2,046 | $88,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,800 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,100 -10.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,100 +4.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $94,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $94,900 +12.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $84,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $84,100 +10.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,990 +21.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $62,570 |
| 2001 | -- | $62,570 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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