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Sold for $155,000
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    1504 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    2beds
    864sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1955
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $155,000 Zestimate®
    $179/sqft
    $1,447 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $155,000

    $147,000 - $163,000

    $1,447/mo

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    What's special

    Large fenced backyardAll appliances stay
    Move-in ready 2BR, 1BA home with a versatile flex room ideal for a home office, playroom, guest room, or potential 3rd bedroom. Major updates include new windows, roof, and water heater (2020). All appliances stay! Enjoy a large fenced backyard and oversized 2-stall garage with plenty of room for storage. Convenient Des Moines location close to shopping, dining, parks, and more. Great opportunity for owner-occupants or investors! The home has been well cared for & is very clean.

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    Listed by:

    Ted Grob 515-453-6065,

    Iowa Realty Mills Crossing

    Bought with:

    Fernando Cardenas

    RE/MAX Precision

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744508MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Eat-in Kitchen, See Remarks
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Electric
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 864
    • Total interior livable area: 864 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Open, Patio
    • Exterior features: Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    • Dimensions: 60 x 190
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12001603000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Metal Siding
    • Foundation: Block, Slab
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1955

    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: $179/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $147,000
    • Annual tax amount: $2,771
    • Date on market: 7/6/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 2 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
    • Road surface type: Concrete

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    8/14/2026Sold$155,000-2.5%$179/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #744508 Report a problem
    7/8/2026Pending sale$159,000$184/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #744508 Report a problem
    7/6/2026Listed for sale$159,000+87.1%$184/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #744508 Report a problem
    2/1/2017Sold$85,000-8.6%$98/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #526109 Report a problem
    1/4/2017Pending sale$93,000$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem
    11/7/2016Price change$93,000-4.1%$108/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem
    10/13/2016Price change$97,000-3%$112/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem
    9/23/2016Listed for sale$100,000+25.8%$116/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #526109 Report a problem
    8/12/2014Listing removed$79,500$92/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #439422 Report a problem
    7/15/2014Listed for sale$79,500+23.3%$92/sqft
    Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #439422 Report a problem
    9/10/2001Sold$64,500$75/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,808 +2%$147,000 +5.1%
    2024$2,752 +3.1%$139,900
    2023$2,670 +0.8%$139,900 +23.5%
    2022$2,650 +2.4%$113,300
    2021$2,588 -3.7%$113,300 +9.3%
    2020$2,688 +3.9%$103,700
    2019$2,588 +1%$103,700 +7.7%
    2018$2,562 $96,300
    2017$2,562 +9.4%$96,300 +8.3%
    2016$2,342 $88,900
    2015$2,342 +6.1%$88,900 +3.1%
    2014$2,208 $86,200
    2013-- $86,200 -0.2%
    2012-- $86,400
    2011-- $86,400 -3.2%
    2010-- $89,300
    2009-- $89,300 -6%
    2008-- $95,000
    2007-- $95,000 +10.5%
    2006-- $86,000
    2005-- $86,000 +14%
    2003-- $75,470 +7.9%
    2002-- $69,970
    2001-- $69,970
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    Neighborhood: Watrous South

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    • 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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