CHROME & CHARM IN ROSEBUD! This impeccably maintained 1.5-story home blends 1940s character with a NEW Furnace/AC (2023) and updated electrical (2019). Main level features a bright living area, formal dining, and a spotless "retro" kitchen with a pull-out pantry. The upper-level primary suite fits a king bed and includes a private bath and walk-in closet. Finished lower level offers a family room with wet bar and a non-conforming room perfect for an office or gym. Enjoy the deep, fenced backyard from the large deck with a gas grill hookup. The oversized, heated 2-car garage features a workbench and a new custom garage door on order! Prime location near bike trails, Gray’s Lake, and downtown.
Sold for $246,000
$246,000
1238 Broad St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
0.27 Acres Lot
$245,900 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$1,866 Estimated rent
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Formal diningWalk-in closetPull-out pantryDeep fenced backyardPrivate bath
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Listed by:
Gee Nayou (515)441-2063,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Benjamin Tack
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 739657
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,250
- Total interior livable area: 1,250 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01004393001000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,One and One Half Story,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $246,000+0.4%$197/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #739657 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739657 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739657 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739657 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+36.2%$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #739657 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2019 | Sold | $179,900$144/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #593547 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2019 | Pending sale | $179,900$144/sqft |
Source: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Innovations #593547 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2019 | Listed for sale | $179,900+20.3%$144/sqft |
Source: BH&G Real Estate Innovations #593547 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2006 | Sold | $149,500+54.1%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/1999 | Sold | $97,000$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,920 +2% | $221,100 +13.2% |
| 2024 | $3,842 -1.5% | $195,300 |
| 2023 | $3,902 +0.7% | $195,300 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $3,874 +6.8% | $165,600 |
| 2021 | $3,626 +2.5% | $165,600 +14% |
| 2020 | $3,538 +6% | $145,300 |
| 2019 | $3,338 +1.2% | $145,300 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,298 | $132,700 |
| 2017 | $3,298 +9.5% | $132,700 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $3,012 | $123,000 |
| 2015 | $3,012 +2.4% | $123,000 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $2,940 | $123,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $123,700 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $123,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $123,900 -6.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $132,200 +2.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $128,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $128,700 +22.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $105,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $105,000 +15.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $90,670 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $88,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $88,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Gray's Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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