This is the kind of street people hope to land on. Just north of Forest Ave, a few blocks from Drake and the Blue Oval Stadium, this brick cottage sits quietly at the end of the road tree-lined, calm, and surrounded by other classic homes that feel established and solid. Inside, the home is livable and full of character, including a charming (decorative) fireplace and a layout that's easy to work with. Out back, an east-facing deck catches the morning light, while a shed and plenty of off-street parking add everyday practicality you don't always get this close to campus. Rented for the past ten years, this home works equally well as a student rental, long-term investment, or a renovation project ready for its next chapter. It's a clean slate with charm, in a location that does the heavy lifting.
Sold for $166,350
$166,350
1543 29th St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,148sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
7,143.84 Square Feet Lot
$166,200 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$1,424 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,200
$158,000 - $175,000
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Brick cottagePlenty of off-street parking
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Listed by:
Sarah Kavalier (515)202-6801,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Pennie Carroll
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 734143
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: 1
Appliances
- Included: Stove
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,148
- Total interior livable area: 1,148 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,143 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 143
Details
- Parcel number: 08003298000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $166,350+2.4%$145/sqft |
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| 2/16/2026 | Pending sale | $162,500$142/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $162,500+84.7%$142/sqft |
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| 11/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2016 | Sold | $88,000-2.2%$77/sqft |
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| 4/15/2016 | Pending sale | $90,000$78/sqft |
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| 3/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $90,000+0.1%$78/sqft |
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| 11/3/2015 | Listing removed | $89,900$78/sqft |
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| 8/14/2015 | Price change | $89,900-5.3%$78/sqft |
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| 7/11/2015 | Price change | $94,900-1.7%$83/sqft |
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| 6/30/2015 | Price change | $96,500-3.5%$84/sqft |
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| 6/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $100,000$87/sqft |
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| 4/29/2015 | Listing removed | $100,000$87/sqft |
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| 4/14/2015 | Listed for sale | $100,000+19.8%$87/sqft |
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| 7/14/2011 | Sold | $83,500-1.6%$73/sqft |
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| 6/4/2011 | Price change | $84,900-5.6%$74/sqft |
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| 5/11/2011 | Listed for sale | $89,900$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,722 +2.1% | $154,300 +5.8% |
| 2024 | $2,666 +1.3% | $145,900 |
| 2023 | $2,632 +0.8% | $145,900 +19.6% |
| 2022 | $2,612 +6.4% | $122,000 |
| 2021 | $2,456 -3.8% | $122,000 +12.1% |
| 2020 | $2,552 +9% | $108,800 |
| 2019 | $2,342 -0.5% | $108,800 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $2,354 | $97,500 +10.2% |
| 2017 | $2,354 -0.3% | $88,500 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $2,362 | $89,600 |
| 2015 | $2,362 +7.8% | $89,600 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $2,192 | $85,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,600 -0.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,300 -14% |
| 2011 | -- | $100,400 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $101,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $101,700 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $95,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $95,900 +29.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $74,160 +16.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $63,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $63,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 2/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 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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