Spacious bungalow with enclosed front porch, finished space in attic, storage shed and garage in East Des Moines. Great for first time homebuyers, or if you're downsizing. Rental certificate available if you're looking for an investment property. Nice corner lot!
Sold for $90,000
$90,000
1602 Wilson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
1baths
768sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1924
7,274 Square Feet Lot
$152,200 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$1,145 Estimated rent
Home value
$152,200
$145,000 - $160,000
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Zestimate® history
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 7,274 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 11004632000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $131,700
- Annual tax amount: $2,156
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listing removed | $159,000$207/sqft |
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| 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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Neighborhood: Union Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cattell 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
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50316
- Union Park
- 1602 Wilson Ave