Completely updated and move-in ready! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of character and modern updates. Inside, you'll find beautiful new flooring throughout, updated bathrooms, replacement windows, and a remodeled kitchen featuring new cabinets and countertops. Major exterior improvements include new siding, a newer roof (2023), new gutters, and updated heating and central air systems (2026), giving buyers added peace of mind. The seller also notes that the basement experienced water during heavy rains prior to the gutter replacement, which has since been addressed. Conveniently located just minutes from Drake University, downtown Des Moines, shopping, restaurants, and parks, this home offers easy access to everything the city has to offer. With approximately 1,109 finished square feet on a 4,826 square foot lot. Schedule your private showing today! All information obtained from Seller and public records.
For sale
$185,000
1550 23rd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
3beds
1,109sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1914
4,826 Square Feet Lot
$179,000 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 42 days |
- 442 |
- 51 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beatris Mayorga (515)612-2702,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744870
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,109
- Total interior livable area: 1,109 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 4,826 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38 x 127
Details
- Parcel number: 08007380000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
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: $167/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $104,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,973
- Date on market: 7/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 44 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$179,000
$170,000 - $188,000
$1,531/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $185,000+675.7%$167/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #744870 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2015 | Sold | $23,850+13.6%$22/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #446778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2011 | Listing removed | $20,990$19/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #379409 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2011 | Price change | $20,990-6.7%$19/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #379409 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2011 | Listed for sale | $22,500-10%$20/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #379409 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2010 | Sold | $25,000-58%$23/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2004 | Sold | $59,500+30.8%$54/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2000 | Sold | $45,500$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,892 +2% | $104,700 +11.1% |
| 2024 | $1,854 +7.7% | $94,200 |
| 2023 | $1,722 +0.7% | $94,200 +28.9% |
| 2022 | $1,710 +4.4% | $73,100 |
| 2021 | $1,638 -3.6% | $73,100 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $1,700 +1.6% | $65,600 |
| 2019 | $1,674 +1% | $65,600 +5.3% |
| 2018 | $1,658 | $62,300 |
| 2017 | $1,658 -16.4% | $62,300 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $1,984 | $58,100 -22.8% |
| 2015 | $1,984 +26% | $75,300 +7% |
| 2014 | $1,574 | $70,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $70,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,400 +4.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $67,600 +4.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $64,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $64,800 +29.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,000 +36.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $36,680 +1.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $36,140 |
| 2001 | -- | $36,140 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 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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