For sale

$160,000

1429 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50314

2beds

816sqft

$1,260/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1905

5,270 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$196/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Updated finishesNew roofAppliances that stayFunctional layout

Affordable and move-in ready! This updated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is centrally located in Des Moines, offering convenient access to shopping, dining, schools, and more. Featuring updated finishes, a new roof, a functional layout, and appliances that stay, this home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, investor, or anyone looking for an affordable place to call home. Don't miss it! All information obtained from seller and public record.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Dining Area, See Remarks
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 816
Total interior livable area: 816 sqft

Property

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 5,270 Square Feet
Dimensions: 40 x 132

Details

Parcel number: 08003699000000
Zoning: R

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1905

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: $196/sqft
Tax assessed value: $99,400
Annual tax amount: $1,873
Date on market: 9/4/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/5/2026	Listing removed	$1,300$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
9/4/2026	Listed for sale	$160,000+60%$196/sqft
Source: DMMLS #748687 Report a problem
9/3/2026	Listed for rent	$1,300$2/sqft
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
8/14/2023	Sold	$100,000+53.8%$123/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/15/2018	Listing removed	$65,000$80/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #572117 Report a problem
11/15/2018	Listed for sale	$65,000$80/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #572117 Report a problem
11/14/2018	Sold	$65,000$80/sqft
Source: DMMLS #572117 Report a problem
11/1/2018	Pending sale	$65,000$80/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #572117 Report a problem
11/1/2018	Listed for sale	$65,000+983.3%$80/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #572117 Report a problem
9/17/2014	Sold	$6,000-13%$7/sqft
Source: DMMLS #440530 Report a problem
8/3/2014	Listed for sale	$6,900-91.9%$8/sqft
Source: Twenty20 Real Estate #440530 Report a problem
6/26/2014	Sold	$84,9690%$104/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
2/28/2008	Listing removed	$85,000$104/sqft
Source: RealBird #319396 Report a problem
2/26/2008	Listed for sale	$85,000+1.2%$104/sqft
Source: RealBird #319396 Report a problem
8/11/2006	Sold	$84,000+0.6%$103/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
1/13/2006	Sold	$83,500+68.7%$102/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
3/10/2005	Sold	$49,500+2042.9%$61/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/6/2002	Sold	$2,310-95.4%$3/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
6/5/2001	Sold	$50,000$61/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$864 +2.1%	$99,400 +15.4%
2024	$846 -52.7%	$86,100
2023	$1,790 +0.2%	$86,100 +33.9%
2022	$1,786 +401.8%	$64,300
2021	$356 -70.7%	$64,300 +12%
2020	$1,215 +402.1%	$57,400
2019	$242 +0.8%	$57,400 +10.4%
2018	$240	$52,000
2017	$240 +0.8%	$52,000 -0.2%
2016	$238	$52,100 +478.9%
2015	$238 -71.4%	$9,000 -72.3%
2014	$832	$32,500
2013	--	$32,500 -15.4%
2012	--	$38,400
2011	--	$38,400 -7.7%
2010	--	$41,600
2009	--	$41,600 +4.3%
2008	--	$39,900
2007	--	$39,900 +10.5%
2006	--	$36,100
2005	--	$36,100 +9%
2003	--	$33,120 +25.1%
2002	--	$26,470
2001	--	$26,470