Immaculately kept, 2 bedroom ranch with 1 car detached garage near Grandview University! This charming home has so many updates: roof 2022, gutter work 2022, refinished hardwoods 2019, newer vinyl windows, new paint, grading 2019, new garage door and opener 2020 and more! Entering you'll find a cozy front room, with neutral paint, gorgeous white oak hardwood floors and charming arches above door ways. Continuing to the oversized kitchen with white countertops, white tile backsplash, ample cabinetry, eat in nook and views of the backyard. 2 bedrooms centrally located around 3/4 bathroom. Bathroom was completely remodeled in 2019! LL has a radon mitigation system and plenty of room to finish or for storage with new basement windows in 2019 as well. Backyard is an oasis. Fully fenced you'll find a section of native Iowa prairie plantings directly behind house, a row of hedges to the East, section of wild flowers along the back fence, a garden patch to the West side of yard and 7 trees that were just planted in 2022! Shed for your gardening supplies and screened in porch off 1 car garage. Quick access to anywhere in the metro, come see today!
Sold for $176,000
$176,000
1539 Royer St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
7,230.96 Square Feet Lot
$186,300 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$1,247 Estimated rent
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$186,300
$177,000 - $196,000
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Newer vinyl windowsNew paintNeutral paintRefinished hardwoodsNew garage doorImmaculately keptCozy front room
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Listed by:
Marcia Munger (515)321-6607,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Erika Scovel
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 688995
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 786
- Total interior livable area: 786 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Enclosed Porch, Fence, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,230 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 11005793000000
- Zoning: N5
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: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $176,000+6.7%$224/sqft |
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| 2/16/2024 | Pending sale | $165,000$210/sqft |
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| 2/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $165,000+3.2%$210/sqft |
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| 6/2/2023 | Sold | $159,900$203/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #669272 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2023 | Pending sale | $159,900$203/sqft |
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| 3/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $159,900+50.1%$203/sqft |
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| 9/10/2019 | Sold | $106,500-1.8%$135/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #581151 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2019 | Pending sale | $108,500$138/sqft |
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| 7/22/2019 | Price change | $108,500-2.3%$138/sqft |
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| 7/17/2019 | Price change | $111,000-1.3%$141/sqft |
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| 7/11/2019 | Price change | $112,500-2.2%$143/sqft |
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| 6/17/2019 | Price change | $115,000-2.1%$146/sqft |
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| 6/4/2019 | Pending sale | $117,500$149/sqft |
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| 5/16/2019 | Price change | $117,500-2.1%$149/sqft |
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| 4/29/2019 | Listed for sale | $120,000+11.1%$153/sqft |
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| 11/20/2018 | Listing removed | $108,000$137/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #571592 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2018 | Price change | $108,000-8.5%$137/sqft |
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| 10/23/2018 | Price change | $118,000+12.4%$150/sqft |
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| 9/24/2018 | Price change | $105,000-4.5%$134/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $110,000+33.3%$140/sqft |
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| 5/21/2015 | Sold | $82,500$105/sqft |
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| 4/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $82,500-8.3%$105/sqft |
Source: Diverse Solutions #451652 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2014 | Listing removed | $90,000$115/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #431804 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2014 | Price change | $90,000-3.2%$115/sqft |
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| 3/14/2014 | Listed for sale | $93,000+16.4%$118/sqft |
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| 7/4/2012 | Listing removed | $79,900$102/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates Realtors #399379 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2012 | Price change | $79,900-2.9%$102/sqft |
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| 5/6/2012 | Listed for sale | $82,300-2.6%$105/sqft |
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| 3/16/2006 | Sold | $84,500$108/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,634 +2% | $153,600 +17.1% |
| 2024 | $2,582 +12% | $131,200 |
| 2023 | $2,306 +0.9% | $131,200 +23% |
| 2022 | $2,286 +7.6% | $106,700 |
| 2021 | $2,124 -12.6% | $106,700 +13.9% |
| 2020 | $2,430 -4.2% | $93,700 |
| 2019 | $2,536 +6.7% | $93,700 +4.9% |
| 2018 | $2,376 | $89,300 |
| 2017 | $2,376 +22.3% | $89,300 +9.6% |
| 2016 | $1,942 | $81,500 |
| 2015 | $1,942 +17.3% | $81,500 -1% |
| 2014 | $1,656 | $82,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $82,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $82,300 -1.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $83,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $83,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $83,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $83,900 +12% |
| 2006 | -- | $74,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $74,900 +8.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,830 +8.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,640 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,640 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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