Perfect bungalow in a great location! The cozy front porch will welcome you home as you walk into the large living room and dining areas that are bright and sunny with original hardwood floors. The main level also has 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The finished attic space is perfect for a primary bedroom suite or office area. This home is move-in-ready w/ newer windows, HVAC, and roof w/ solar panels keeping your electric bills at an all time low. The backyard has a nice patio area, storage shed and is fully fenced in. Great opportunity for an affordable solid home!
All information obtianed from seller and public record.
For sale
$190,000
1541 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,106sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
7,535 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$172/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished attic spaceOriginal hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomStorage shedNewer windowsCozy front porchBright and sunny
- 39 days
- 266
- 25
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dev Tharp (515)669-3662,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 748607
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & 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: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,106
- Total interior livable area: 1,106 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,535 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 55 x 137
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 08003166000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1924
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: $172/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $164,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,103
- Date on market: 9/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+18.4%$172/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #748607 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listing removed | $1,550$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $1,550-4.6%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,625$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2022 | Sold | $160,500+8.4%$145/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652904 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2022 | Pending sale | $148,000$134/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652904 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $148,000+15.6%$134/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #652904 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2020 | Sold | $128,000+48%$116/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #608130 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2015 | Sold | $86,500-8.9%$78/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #452789 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2015 | Listing removed | $95,000$86/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #452789 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2015 | Listed for sale | $95,000+16.6%$86/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #452789 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2006 | Sold | $81,500+167.2%$74/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2000 | Sold | $30,500-1.6%$28/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/1998 | Sold | $31,000$28/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,722 +2.3% | $164,600 +12.9% |
| 2024 | $2,662 +1.3% | $145,800 |
| 2023 | $2,628 +0.8% | $145,800 +21.1% |
| 2022 | $2,606 +17% | $120,400 |
| 2021 | $2,228 -3.5% | $120,400 +23% |
| 2020 | $2,310 +9.5% | $97,900 |
| 2019 | $2,110 +1.3% | $97,900 +12.5% |
| 2018 | $2,082 | $87,000 |
| 2017 | $2,082 -9% | $87,000 +0.2% |
| 2016 | $2,288 | $86,800 |
| 2015 | $2,288 +12.8% | $86,800 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $2,028 | $79,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,200 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $79,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,800 -1% |
| 2010 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $80,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $80,600 +38.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $58,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $58,300 +13.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,550 +10.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,560 |
| 2001 | -- | $46,560 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
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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