Discover a great investment opportunity at 1603 Searle St. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers plenty of potential for the right buyer. With some sweat equity, you can unlock value and make this property truly shine. The property offers ample outdoor space with room to enhance. This home is perfect for investors or anyone looking for a project.
Sold for $82,500
Zestimate®
$82,500
1603 Searle St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
698sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
7,492 Square Feet Lot
$82,500 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$1,061 Estimated rent
Home value
$82,500
$78,000 - $87,000
$1,061/mo
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Ample outdoor space
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Listed by:
Angie Vivaldo (515)639-1258,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Bought with:
Jasmine Martinez-Castaneda
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 730811
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
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 698
- Total interior livable area: 698 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 7,492 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 150
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 06002190000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1907
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: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,100
- Annual tax amount: $2,090
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 62 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $82,500-13.2%$118/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #730811 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Pending sale | $95,000$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730811 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $95,000+90%$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #730811 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2024 | Sold | $50,000-49.2%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: DMMLS #638552 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2021 | Listed for sale | $98,500+146.3%$141/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #638552 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2020 | Sold | $40,000$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,936 +2.1% | $111,100 +15.2% |
| 2024 | $1,896 +9.8% | $96,400 |
| 2023 | $1,726 +0.8% | $96,400 +31.7% |
| 2022 | $1,712 +30.9% | $73,200 |
| 2021 | $1,308 -3.3% | $73,200 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $1,352 +20.1% | $64,300 |
| 2019 | $1,126 +1.6% | $64,300 +19.7% |
| 2018 | $1,108 | $53,700 |
| 2017 | $1,108 +5.7% | $53,700 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $1,048 | $51,800 |
| 2015 | $1,048 +11% | $51,800 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $944 | $49,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $49,200 -10.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,800 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $57,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $57,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $57,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $57,100 +19.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,900 +8.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,250 +17.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $37,690 |
| 2001 | -- | $37,690 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmont Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Phillips Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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