For sale

$169,900

1502 Guthrie Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

2beds

1,096sqft

$1,291/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1916

0.32 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$155/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newer detached garageFlexible living spacesEnclosed front porchMain-level laundryExtra-deep lot

An extra-deep lot, a newer detached garage, and flexible living spaces set this classic bungalow apart! Offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, the home also features a dedicated office or flex room with double doors and a closet. The enclosed front porch provides additional space to relax, while main-level laundry adds everyday convenience. Outside, the generous backyard offers room for gardening, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The detached one-car garage, built in 2017, includes electricity and provides excellent parking and storage options. Conveniently located near Grand View University with easy access to downtown Des Moines, shopping, and dining. Bring your ideas and make this home your own! Property is being sold AS-IS.

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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

Appliances

Included: Cooktop, Stove
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Dining Area
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,096
Total interior livable area: 1,096 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1

Lot

Size: 0.32 Acres
Dimensions: 49 x 285

Details

Parcel number: 11004759000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Stucco, Wood Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1916

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: $155/sqft
Tax assessed value: $147,600
Annual tax amount: $2,642
Date on market: 11/6/2026
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
11/6/2026	Listed for sale	$169,900+126.5%$155/sqft
Source: DMMLS #752646 Report a problem
6/20/2017	Sold	$75,000-11.1%$68/sqft
Source: DMMLS #532520 Report a problem
5/11/2017	Pending sale	$84,400$77/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #532520 Report a problem
4/19/2017	Price change	$84,400-5.6%$77/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #532520 Report a problem
2/15/2017	Listed for sale	$89,400+15.4%$82/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #532520 Report a problem
6/23/2004	Sold	$77,500$71/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,464 +2.1%	$147,600 +13.5%
2024	$2,414 +6.8%	$130,100
2023	$2,260 +0.8%	$130,100 +25.9%
2022	$2,242 +8.6%	$103,300
2021	$2,064 -3.7%	$103,300 +14.7%
2020	$2,144 +3.2%	$90,100
2019	$2,078 -93.7%	$90,100 +6.4%
2018	$33,126 +1511.2%	$84,700 +9.6%
2017	$2,056 +10.7%	$77,300 +9.6%
2016	$1,858	$70,500
2015	$1,858 +1.8%	$70,500 -1.1%
2014	$1,826	$71,300
2013	--	$71,300 +1%
2012	--	$70,600
2011	--	$70,600 +1%
2010	--	$69,900
2009	--	$69,900
2008	--	$69,900
2007	--	$69,900 +1.2%
2006	--	$69,100
2005	--	$69,100 +6.8%
2003	--	$64,700 -0.5%
2002	--	$65,040
2001	--	$65,040