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  • $144,700

    1537 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

    2beds
    1baths
    872sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1926
    7,535 Square Feet Lot
    $144,700 Zestimate®
    $166/sqft
    $1,076 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $144,700

    $127,000 - $161,000

    $1,076/mo

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    What's special

    This adorable 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow is located on one of the most beautiful streets in Des Moines. The screened in front porch is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. The living room is spacious and flows right in to the dining room. The dining room has beautiful original built-ins as well! Two bedrooms are located at the end of the hallway with a third non-conforming bedroom in the basement. The tuck under garage is accessible thru the back yard, and is extra deep with plenty of storage. The back yard is the perfect size to go out and enjoy some yard games, and also has a large space that is fenced separately for your puppy! This home is beautiful and inviting. There is so much potential here for you to see! It would be an awesome addition to a rental portfolio! Or, it would be a great home for someone who wants to create their own personal touches!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Basement: Partially finished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 872 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 7,535 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 11003394000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1926

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • central_air_desc: Central A/C
    • dining_rooms: 0
    • living_rooms: 0
    • fireplaces: 0
    • parking: Driveway
    • taxes_annual: 2188

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/11/2017Sold$84,000-6.6%$96/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #543071 Report a problem
    11/2/2017Pending sale$89,900$103/sqft
    Source: Greater Des Moines #543071 Report a problem
    10/3/2017Price change$89,900-4.4%$103/sqft
    Source: Greater Des Moines #543071 Report a problem
    7/20/2017Price change$94,000-4.6%$108/sqft
    Source: Greater Des Moines #543071 Report a problem
    7/1/2017Listed for sale$98,500+18%$113/sqft
    Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #543071 Report a problem
    5/16/2006Sold$83,500$96/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,196 +2.3%$135,500 +13.3%
    2024$2,146 -6.3%$119,600
    2023$2,290 +0.9%$119,600 +12.8%
    2022$2,270 +7.9%$106,000
    2021$2,104 -3.5%$106,000 +14.1%
    2020$2,180 +11.8%$92,900
    2019$1,950 +1.2%$92,900 +14.5%
    2018$1,926 $81,100
    2017$1,926 +7.7%$81,100 +5.9%
    2016$1,788 $76,600
    2015$1,788 -0.7%$76,600 -3.3%
    2014$1,800 $79,200
    2013-- $79,200 -0.8%
    2012-- $79,800
    2011-- $79,800 -2.3%
    2010-- $81,700
    2009-- $81,700 +2%
    2008-- $80,100
    2007-- $80,100 +10.9%
    2006-- $72,200
    2005-- $72,200 +7.2%
    2003-- $67,350 +12.8%
    2002-- $59,710
    2001-- $59,710

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    Neighborhood: Union Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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