This fully renovated ranch offers modern comfort, thoughtful design, and move-in-ready appeal. Updates include a new roof, siding, windows, garage door, and garage lift. The main level features new flooring, fresh paint, and a bright, open layout. The remodeled kitchen includes custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, and newer appliances, and the updated main bath has a new vanity, toilet, and shower. The finished basement adds about 1,500 sq. ft. of living space with a large family room, a fourth non-conforming bedroom, and a full bathroom—perfect for guests, a play area, or a home office.
Sold for $232,000
$232,000
1401 Cutler Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
953sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1959
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$232,100 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$1,532 Estimated rent
Home value
$232,100
$220,000 - $244,000
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Garage liftGarage doorFinished basementNon-conforming bedroomOpen layoutLarge family roomUpdated main bath
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Listed by:
Tobias Brown 515-233-4450,
Hunziker & Assoc.-Ames
Bought with:
Member Non
CENTRAL IOWA BOARD OF REALTORS
Source: CIBR,MLS#: 68841
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Full bathroom
- Level: Basement
Great room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Basement
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Full,Sump Pump
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 953
- Total interior livable area: 953 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 953
- Finished area below ground: 527
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage
- Has garage: Yes
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75 x 140
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 06471000000
- Zoning: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1959
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: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,220
- Date on market: 10/31/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2026 | Sold | $232,000-2.9%$243/sqft |
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| 1/2/2026 | Price change | $239,000-1.4%$251/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $242,500-2.6%$254/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,000+8.7%$261/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Listing removed | $229,000$240/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $229,000-2.5%$240/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Price change | $234,900-1.7%$246/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Price change | $239,000-0.4%$251/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $239,900-4%$252/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+112.7%$262/sqft |
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| 8/29/2013 | Sold | $117,500$123/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,220 +2.2% | $179,400 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $3,150 +4.2% | $170,600 |
| 2023 | $3,022 +0.8% | $170,600 +24.4% |
| 2022 | $2,998 +2.9% | $137,100 |
| 2021 | $2,914 -10.3% | $137,100 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $3,250 +7.9% | $125,400 |
| 2019 | $3,012 +1% | $125,400 +11.9% |
| 2018 | $2,982 | $112,100 |
| 2017 | $2,982 +9.6% | $112,100 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $2,722 | $103,300 |
| 2015 | $2,722 +8.6% | $103,300 +5.5% |
| 2014 | $2,506 | $97,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $97,900 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,100 -1.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,900 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $101,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,400 +11.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $91,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $91,200 +8% |
| 2003 | -- | $84,410 +10.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $76,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,690 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
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