Stepping onto the inviting enclosed front porch, you'll find a light-filled space perfect for morning coffee, a cozy sitting area, or a functional drop zone, and continue inside to a bright, open living area filled with natural light.
Inside, you’ll find brand-new LVP flooring and a clean, modern feel throughout. The layout flows easily into the fully updated kitchen, featuring new cabinetry, sleek countertops, and stainless steel appliances ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.
The main level offers two comfortable bedrooms and a beautifully updated full bathroom, creating a move-in ready, low-maintenance living experience.
Upstairs, the finished attic provides flexible bonus space perfect for a home office, hobby area, or non-conforming bedroom. The full basement offers ample storage.
Outside, the yard and detached garage add everyday convenience and usability.
A great opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor!
For sale
Price cut: $1K (6/8)
$159,000
1602 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
7,274 Square Feet Lot
$157,200 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached garageClean modern feel throughoutSleek countertopsBrand-new lvp flooringLight-filled spaceInviting enclosed front porchStainless steel appliances
- 94 days |
- 431 |
- 27 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darson Grantham (641)745-0156,
Keller Williams Realty GDM,
Donald Hughes 815-713-5235,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 736984
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSLoading...
Facts & 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: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 7,274 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 11004632000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
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: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,478
- Date on market: 4/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 94 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$157,200
$149,000 - $165,000
$1,025/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $159,000-0.6%$207/sqft |
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| 5/11/2026 | Price change | $160,000-3%$208/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000-2.9%$215/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listing removed | $169,999$221/sqft |
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| 1/21/2026 | Price change | $169,999-2.9%$221/sqft |
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| 9/26/2025 | Price change | $174,999-4.1%$228/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Price change | $182,500-1.4%$238/sqft |
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| 8/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $185,000+105.6%$241/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $90,000+5.9%$117/sqft |
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| 5/16/2016 | Listing removed | $85,000$111/sqft |
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| 11/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $85,000-5%$111/sqft |
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| 8/16/2002 | Sold | $89,500+70372.4%$117/sqft |
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| 9/10/2001 | Sold | $127-99.6% |
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| 1/19/2000 | Sold | $28,500$37/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,156 +2.3% | $131,700 +12% |
| 2024 | $2,108 -7.1% | $117,600 |
| 2023 | $2,270 +0.9% | $117,600 +11.8% |
| 2022 | $2,250 +6.4% | $105,200 |
| 2021 | $2,114 -3.5% | $105,200 +12.8% |
| 2020 | $2,190 +3.3% | $93,300 |
| 2019 | $2,120 +1.2% | $93,300 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $2,094 | $87,400 |
| 2017 | $2,094 +6.5% | $87,400 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $1,966 | $83,300 |
| 2015 | $1,966 -0.4% | $83,300 -3.1% |
| 2014 | $1,974 | $86,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,000 -0.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,600 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $88,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $88,100 +1.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $86,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $86,500 +4.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $82,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $82,800 +9% |
| 2003 | -- | $75,980 +303.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,840 -45.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $34,680 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Union Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50316
- Union Park
- 1602 Wilson Ave
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