Character abounds in this spacious immaculately kept historic home. Gorgeous original wood detail throughout, with original brick accent wall and tin ceiling in kitchen. Welcoming entry into the open living room, adjoined to the large dining room with the option to separate the two rooms using the gorgeous large original double pocket doors. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms with an optional fourth bedroom accessed through the primary. Also upstairs, the bathroom contains an original standalone clawfoot bathtub. The unfinished basement is roomy, dry, and has painted floors for easier maintenance. Great location with easy freeway access, just minutes from downtown and the capitol. Electrical recently updated to be compliant with Des Moines city code, and basement waterproofing system still under warranty. Remodel grants may be available through qualifying programs!
Sold for $172,000
$172,000
1439 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
4beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
7,013.16 Square Feet Lot
$170,800 Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$1,723 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,800
$161,000 - $183,000
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Unfinished basementOriginal wood detailOriginal brick accent wallOriginal double pocket doorsPainted floorsThree bedroomsLarge dining room
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Summers, Natalie (515)423-8829,
Realty ONE Group Impact
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 708453
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,013 sqft
- Dimensions: 70 x 100
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04002461000000
- Zoning: N3C4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/20/2025 | Sold | $172,000-9%$115/sqft |
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| 4/28/2025 | Pending sale | $189,000$126/sqft |
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| 3/26/2025 | Price change | $189,000-4.1%$126/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $197,000$131/sqft |
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| 1/14/2025 | Pending sale | $197,000$131/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #708453 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $197,000+97.2%$131/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #708453 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $99,900$67/sqft |
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| 2/12/2009 | Listed for sale | $99,900$67/sqft |
Source: Real Pro Systems #341657 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,468 +2.2% | $151,600 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $2,414 +7.5% | $133,200 |
| 2023 | $2,246 +0.8% | $133,200 +27.8% |
| 2022 | $2,228 +8.8% | $104,200 |
| 2021 | $2,048 -3.6% | $104,200 +14.9% |
| 2020 | $2,124 +16.1% | $90,700 |
| 2019 | $1,830 +1.3% | $90,700 +18.4% |
| 2018 | $1,806 | $76,600 |
| 2017 | $1,806 +10.8% | $76,600 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $1,630 | $70,600 |
| 2015 | $1,630 +8.7% | $70,600 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $1,500 | $67,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $67,500 -14.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,100 -0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,700 -1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,600 +9.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,400 +16.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,200 +23.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $51,220 |
| 2001 | -- | $51,220 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 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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