This is the most charming 2-bedroom bungalow on a super quiet street close to Drake, Witmer Park and all the conveniences of Beaverdale. Large, open living area with plenty of space to entertain. Both bedrooms have walk in closets. The 3 season front porch is peaceful and inviting. This home offers lots of updates: new carport, floors, carpeting, fresh interior and exterior paint, 4 new ceiling fans, light fixtures, new bathroom vanity, waterlines have been updated, fully fenced backyard (privacy on the north and west sides). This property has two sheds and the Water main has been upgraded this summer. The attic is a blank slate that could be finished for additional living space. Schedule your showing for this beauty today!
For sale
Price cut: $5.1K (8/12)
$169,900
1608 32nd St, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
6,952 Square Feet Lot
$174,000 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New bathroom vanityNew carportTwo sheds
- 13 days |
- 660 |
- 64 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sara Hornback 833-835-5566,
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 746466
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
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Play Structure, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,952 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 10010090000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $154,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,006
- Date on market: 8/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 14 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$174,000
$165,000 - $183,000
$1,336/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $169,900-2.9%$149/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #746466 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $175,000+12.9%$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #746466 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2023 | Sold | $155,000$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675635 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2023 | Pending sale | $155,000$136/sqft |
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| 6/26/2023 | Price change | $155,000+10.7%$136/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675635 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $140,000$123/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #675635 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,810 +25.4% | $154,300 +10.2% |
| 2024 | $2,240 -5.1% | $140,000 |
| 2023 | $2,360 +0.9% | $140,000 +24.6% |
| 2022 | $2,340 +7.4% | $112,400 |
| 2021 | $2,178 -3.5% | $112,400 +13.3% |
| 2020 | $2,256 +7.2% | $99,200 |
| 2019 | $2,104 +1.3% | $99,200 +10.1% |
| 2018 | $2,076 | $90,100 |
| 2017 | $2,076 +9.8% | $90,100 +7.5% |
| 2016 | $1,890 | $83,800 |
| 2015 | $1,890 +5.5% | $83,800 +1.8% |
| 2014 | $1,792 | $82,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $82,300 -8.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,600 +12.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $79,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $79,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,600 -0.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $79,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,900 +19.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $67,050 +8.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $61,680 |
| 2001 | -- | $61,680 |
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Neighborhood: Drake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Perkins Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Meredith Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 3/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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