Welcome home to this well-kept property offering over 1,000 sq ft on the main floor plus a finished basement for added living space! The main level features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, a spacious living room, and an eat-in kitchen with plenty of room to gather.
Downstairs, you’ll find two separate living areas—ideal for a rec room, home office, or hobby space—giving you flexibility to fit your lifestyle. The detached 2-stall garage is conveniently connected to a long driveway, providing ample parking for guests.
Step outside to enjoy the open patio, partially fenced backyard, and tree cover that add privacy and charm. This home has been well cared for, is in great condition, and offers a blank canvas for your personal updates and style.
Home is being sold as-is. Inspection is for buyer’s knowledge only; sellers will not remediate.
Sold for $173,000
$173,000
1523 McCormick St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,056sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1966
8,624.88 Square Feet Lot
$172,000 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$1,510 Estimated rent
Home value
$172,000
$163,000 - $182,000
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Listed by:
Fjetland, Megan megan.fjetland@remax.net,
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Bought with:
Beatris Mayorga
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 724386
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,056
- Total interior livable area: 1,056 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fence, Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,624 sqft
- Dimensions: 65 x 133
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 11002180001000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | Sold | $173,000+1.8%$164/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #724386 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2025 | Pending sale | $170,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724386 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $170,000$161/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #724386 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,608 -2.8% | $175,000 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $2,682 +5.4% | $153,800 |
| 2023 | $2,544 +0.9% | $153,800 +31.7% |
| 2022 | $2,522 +2.7% | $116,800 |
| 2021 | $2,456 -3.5% | $116,800 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $2,546 +3.4% | $107,000 |
| 2019 | $2,462 +1.3% | $107,000 +6.9% |
| 2018 | $2,430 | $100,100 |
| 2017 | $2,430 +10% | $100,100 +8.1% |
| 2016 | $2,210 | $92,600 |
| 2015 | $2,210 +6.9% | $92,600 +6.8% |
| 2014 | $2,067 | $86,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,700 -12.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $98,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,800 -2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $101,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,600 +23.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,300 +19.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,780 +28.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $53,410 |
| 2001 | -- | $53,410 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: M.L. King Jr. Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Garton Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50316
- M.L. King Jr. Park
- 1523 McCormick St
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