You know that feeling when you walk into a home and immediately realize it is better than you expected? 1442 16th Street is one of those homes.
Soaring ceilings, natural light, and thoughtful updates make this two-bedroom bungalow feel open, stylish, and surprisingly spacious. The kitchen features new cabinetry, updated countertops, stainless steel appliances, open shelving, a custom hood enclosure, and a dedicated coffee bar or workspace.
Just off the kitchen is one of the home’s best surprises: a rare bonus room that could serve as a dining room, home office, reading room, playroom, or second living area.
Throughout the home, you’ll find new flooring, fresh paint, updated trim, modern lighting, and a refreshed bathroom. Outside, the long driveway leads to two detached single-stall garages plus an additional carport—an uncommon amount of parking and storage.
The unfinished basement and attic provide additional storage and potential for future use or finishing, subject to buyer verification and applicable requirements.
Located approximately one mile from Drake University and minutes from downtown Des Moines, this home is move-in ready, full of character, and anything but ordinary.
Come see why this one feels different.
For sale
$199,900
1442 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
2beds
828sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,424/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
5,140 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Additional carportModern lightingUpdated trimNew flooringRefreshed bathroomSoaring ceilingsFresh paint
- 9 days |
- 225 |
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Listed by:
Rocio Hermosillo (515)657-0766,
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746608
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 828
- Total interior livable area: 828 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 129
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 080/06470000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,998
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+93.1%$241/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Sold | $103,500+158.8%$125/sqft |
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| 11/19/2025 | Sold | $40,000-42.9%$48/sqft |
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| 2/22/2010 | Sold | $70,000-6%$85/sqft |
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| 5/1/2009 | Listing removed | $74,500$90/sqft |
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| 12/18/2008 | Listed for sale | $74,500+776.5%$90/sqft |
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| 12/8/2005 | Sold | $8,500-15%$10/sqft |
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| 12/31/2002 | Sold | $10,000+2258.5%$12/sqft |
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| 8/1/2002 | Sold | $424-97.9%$1/sqft |
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| 4/14/1998 | Sold | $20,000$24/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,832 +2% | $106,000 +16.1% |
| 2024 | $1,796 +13.7% | $91,300 |
| 2023 | $1,580 +0.8% | $91,300 +36.3% |
| 2022 | $1,568 +5% | $67,000 |
| 2021 | $1,494 -3.7% | $67,000 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $1,552 +6.3% | $59,900 |
| 2019 | $1,460 +1.1% | $59,900 +10.3% |
| 2018 | $1,444 | $54,300 |
| 2017 | $1,444 +1% | $54,300 |
| 2016 | $1,430 | $54,300 |
| 2015 | $1,430 -18.9% | $54,300 +11% |
| 2014 | $1,762 | $48,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $48,900 -16.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $58,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $58,500 -9.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $64,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $64,400 +4.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $61,800 +47.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $41,800 +207.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $13,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,600 -43.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $24,020 +39% |
| 2002 | -- | $17,280 |
| 2001 | -- | $17,280 |
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Neighborhood: King Irving
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10King Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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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