Well maintained home that is move in ready! Entering the house is a open floor plan with the carpeted living room and flows into the tiled kitchen & eating area. The kitchen has an good amount of white cabinets with all appliances that stay. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath. Stackable laundry unit stays with the house and is located in the bathroom. There is a unfinished basement with a newer hot water heater. The backyard provides some privacy. Close to Grandview College. This home has been a rental for about 15 years with the same tenant. Roof was replaced in 2022. Rental certificate is good till April 2027. This house is just waiting for your personal touch! NFC financing available to those who qualify includes $10,000 refundable grant plus down payment assistance.
Sold for $135,000
$135,000
1544 Arthur Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
7,230.96 Square Feet Lot
$153,300 Zestimate®
$155/sqft
$1,261 Estimated rent
Home value
$153,300
$143,000 - $164,000
$1,261/mo
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Listed by:
Terry Anderson (515)265-7200,
RE/MAX Revolution
Bought with:
Chris Peterson
EXP Realty, LLC
Rocio Hermosillo
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 692796
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, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 870
- Total interior livable area: 870 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,230 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 x 145
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11005840000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1917
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
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/3/2024 | Sold | $135,000-1.5%$155/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #692796 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2024 | Pending sale | $137,000$157/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692796 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $137,000+95.7%$157/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #692796 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2020 | Sold | $70,000+150%$80/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2009 | Sold | $28,000-24.1%$32/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #347797 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2009 | Price change | $36,900-26.1%$42/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2009 | Price change | $49,900-16.8%$57/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2009 | Listed for sale | $60,000-38.1%$69/sqft |
Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2009 | Sold | $96,883+21.9%$111/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2006 | Sold | $79,500+238.3%$91/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2004 | Sold | $23,500$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,928 -7.8% | $122,100 +14.9% |
| 2024 | $2,092 +2.8% | $106,300 |
| 2023 | $2,036 +0.8% | $106,300 +23% |
| 2022 | $2,020 +0.1% | $86,400 |
| 2021 | $2,018 -3.8% | $86,400 +6.8% |
| 2020 | $2,098 +1% | $80,900 |
| 2019 | $2,078 +1.1% | $80,900 +4.7% |
| 2018 | $2,056 | $77,300 |
| 2017 | $2,056 +60.1% | $77,300 +9.3% |
| 2016 | $1,284 | $70,700 |
| 2015 | $1,284 -0.2% | $70,700 -2.1% |
| 2014 | $1,286 | $72,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,200 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $72,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,400 -2.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $74,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $74,200 +6.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,800 +37.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $50,700 +6.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,480 +5.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $44,930 |
| 2001 | -- | $44,930 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 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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