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Sold for $236,000
  • $236,000

    1421 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    4beds
    1,443sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1961
    10,497.96 Square Feet Lot
    $241,600 Zestimate®
    $164/sqft
    $1,868 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $241,600

    $227,000 - $259,000

    $1,868/mo

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    What's special

    This home is bigger than it looks! Stepping in the front door you will immediately appreciate the flood of natural light in the spacious living room! And, just steps away, you will find your fully updated, extra-large, eat-in kitchen. Whether you’re having a large family gathering or entertaining guests, this kitchen has room for everyone. It also offers a small pantry & sliders to your giant deck! Down the hall you’re sure to love the two over-sized bedrooms and the updated full bathroom! The upper level will certainly NOT disappoint … with two more HUGE bedrooms & an equally oversized, updated full bath with dual vanity! The lower level of the home awaits your creative touch! This basement is bone dry and can be whatever you want it to be with egress windows already in place! Now, if outside is where you like to be, you will be loving the deck and beautiful, expansive, partially fenced back yard! There is also an oversized, one-car garage with plenty of storage for all your outdoor toys!! All this, fresh paint throughout AND the roof, siding, gutters, furnace, water heater and Electric have all been updated in the last 9 years!! Call for a showing today!

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    Listed by:

    Jennifer Radnich (651)295-7963,

    Keller Williams Realty GDM

    Bought with:

    Traci Jennings

    RE/MAX Real Estate Center

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 704198MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen
    • Basement: Egress Windows,Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,443
    • Total interior livable area: 1,443 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One and One Half
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Deck
    • Exterior features: Deck, Fence
    • Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
    Lot
    • Size: 10,497 sqft
    • Dimensions: 75 x 140
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12006484000000
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: One and One Half Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1961

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/9/2024Sold$236,000+0.5%$164/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #704198 Report a problem
    10/8/2024Pending sale$234,900$163/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #704198 Report a problem
    10/3/2024Listed for sale$234,900+47.7%$163/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #704198 Report a problem
    8/13/2015Sold$159,000-0.6%$110/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #455945 Report a problem
    6/5/2015Listed for sale$159,900+166.5%$111/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #455945 Report a problem
    10/17/2014Sold$60,000-19.9%$42/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #440250 Report a problem
    8/8/2014Pending sale$74,900$52/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #440250 Report a problem
    7/29/2014Price change$74,900+7.2%$52/sqft
    Source: BHHS FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #440250 Report a problem
    11/12/2013Price change$69,900-24.4%$48/sqft
    Source: PRUDENTIAL FIRST REALTY WESTOWN #416011 Report a problem
    4/16/2013Listed for sale$92,500-36%$64/sqft
    Source: Homepath Report a problem
    3/7/2013Sold$144,601+61.6%$100/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/1/2006Sold$89,500$62/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,490 +2%$235,500 +5.3%
    2024$4,400 +3.2%$223,700
    2023$4,262 +0.8%$223,700 +23.7%
    2022$4,228 +2.8%$180,800
    2021$4,112 -3.7%$180,800 +9.7%
    2020$4,272 +8%$164,800
    2019$3,956 +1%$164,800 +12%
    2018$3,916 $147,200
    2017$3,916 +54.1%$147,200 +8.8%
    2016$2,542 $135,300 +40.2%
    2015$2,542 -12.4%$96,500
    2014$2,903 $96,500
    2013-- $96,500 -0.3%
    2012-- $96,800
    2011-- $96,800 -0.2%
    2010-- $97,000
    2009-- $97,000 -13.1%
    2008-- $111,600
    2007-- $111,600 -4%
    2006-- $116,200
    2005-- $116,200 +9.4%
    2003-- $106,230 +3.2%
    2002-- $102,970
    2001-- $102,970

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Watrous South

    Nearby schools

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    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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