Welcome home to this fully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath charmer featuring stylish finishes and move-in-ready appeal. 2 bedrooms and a beautifully refreshed full bath are located on the main level along with the kitchen and living room, while the finished lower-level offers the remaining 1 bedroom, bonus room and family room. Thoughtful updates can be found throughout including; new roof & windows, all-new flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated kitchen countertops, stainless steel appliances, new hot water heater, electrical fixtures & receptacles. A detached 1-car garage with adds extra storage and everyday convenience. Packed with updates and full of charm, this turn-key home is one you will not want to miss. Schedule your showing today!
For sale
$179,900
1608 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
648sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.35 Acres Lot
$177,500 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished lower-levelStylish finishesAll-new flooringUpdated kitchen countertopsElectrical fixtures and receptaclesNew roofBonus room
- 5 days |
- 303 |
- 17 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heath Moulton (515)706-4857,
Spire Real Estate,
Jennifer Moulton 515-689-6792,
Spire Real Estate
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747654
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Cable TV
- Flooring: Carpet
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 648
- Total interior livable area: 648 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 140
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 192
Details
- Parcel number: 12001586000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $127,800
- Annual tax amount: $24,008
- Date on market: 8/20/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$177,500
$169,000 - $186,000
$1,143/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $179,900+33.4%$278/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #747654 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listing removed | $134,900$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Price change | $134,900-20.6%$208/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $170,000+126.7%$262/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740240 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2020 | Listing removed | $950$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2020 | Listed for rent | $950+0.5%$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2019 | Listing removed | $945$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2019 | Listed for rent | $945+5.6%$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2017 | Sold | $75,000-13.8%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2017 | Listing removed | $895$1/sqft |
Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2017 | Listed for rent | $895$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2007 | Sold | $87,000+95.5%$134/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2001 | Sold | $44,500$69/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,432 +2.1% | $127,800 +5.5% |
| 2024 | $2,382 +2.4% | $121,100 |
| 2023 | $2,326 +0.8% | $121,100 +22.7% |
| 2022 | $2,308 +2.8% | $98,700 |
| 2021 | $2,246 -3.8% | $98,700 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $2,334 +7.9% | $90,000 |
| 2019 | $2,164 +7.2% | $90,000 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $2,018 | $80,500 -4.8% |
| 2017 | $2,018 +10.6% | $84,600 +8.6% |
| 2016 | $1,824 | $77,900 |
| 2015 | $1,824 +10.8% | $77,900 +6.4% |
| 2014 | $1,646 | $73,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $73,200 -0.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $73,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $73,400 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $80,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $80,200 +30% |
| 2008 | -- | $61,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,700 -1.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $62,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $62,800 +14.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $54,850 +20.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $45,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $45,500 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Lincoln 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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