Right in the heart of Des Moines and just past Waveland Golf Course sits this beautiful 2 bedroom and 1 bath home.
Spacious living room area with 1 bedroom on the main level. Updated Kitchen that walks right into a big back yard. Master Bedroom Upstairs. New Roof, gutters and furnace all in the last 2 years.
For sale
$234,900
1243 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,001sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,621 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$235/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Updated kitchenNew roofMaster bedroom upstairs
- 147 days |
- 174 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mike O'Neill (515)537-9303,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736790
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,001
- Total interior livable area: 1,001 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 10011842000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- Year built: 1926
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: $235/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,549
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 148 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $234,900-2.1%$235/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #736790 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900+152.5%$240/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #736790 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2014 | Sold | $95,000-5%$95/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #430229 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2014 | Listed for sale | $100,000$100/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430229 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2014 | Listing removed | $100,000$100/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430229 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $100,000-4.8%$100/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #430229 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2004 | Sold | $105,000$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,146 +2.2% | $188,300 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $3,078 -1.6% | $166,900 |
| 2023 | $3,128 +0.8% | $166,900 +17.9% |
| 2022 | $3,102 +6.1% | $141,600 |
| 2021 | $2,924 -3.6% | $141,600 +12.6% |
| 2020 | $3,034 +10.9% | $125,800 |
| 2019 | $2,736 +1.3% | $125,800 +14.1% |
| 2018 | $2,702 | $110,300 |
| 2017 | $2,702 +15.7% | $110,300 +13.2% |
| 2016 | $2,336 | $97,400 |
| 2015 | $2,336 +10.7% | $97,400 +6.7% |
| 2014 | $2,110 | $91,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $91,300 -10.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $102,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $102,000 -3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $105,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $105,600 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $102,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $102,200 +1.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $101,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $101,000 +21.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,380 +3.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $80,800 -0.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $81,380 |
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Neighborhood: Merle Hay
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Windsor Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Merrill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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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