Opportunity awaits in this classic 3-bedroom, all-brick Cape Cod! With the square footage already in place, this home is ready for your vision and personal updates. While it does need some work, it’s the perfect chance to build sweat equity and make it your own. Situated on a large yard with a detached one-car garage, this property offers plenty of space inside and out. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or someone looking for a renovation project, this home has great potential. Don’t miss your chance to bring it back to life!
For sale
Price cut: $4K (8/7)
$179,000
1608 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,147sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,323/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-brick cape codDetached one-car garageLarge yard
- 14 days |
- 978 |
- 62 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dawn Edwards (515)577-0498,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745909
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
Features
- Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,147
- Total interior livable area: 1,147 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 144
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 200
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12001584000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
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: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $162,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,071
- Date on market: 7/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Price change | $179,000-2.2%$156/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #745909 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $183,000+190.5%$160/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #745909 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2013 | Sold | $63,000+0.4%$55/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2012 | Sold | $62,751+14.1%$55/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #396511 Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $55,000-53.1%$48/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #396511 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2012 | Sold | $117,146+7%$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2003 | Sold | $109,500$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,120 +2% | $162,900 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $3,058 +4.8% | $155,400 |
| 2023 | $2,918 +0.8% | $155,400 +25.5% |
| 2022 | $2,896 +2.3% | $123,800 |
| 2021 | $2,832 -3.7% | $123,800 +9.1% |
| 2020 | $2,942 +8.2% | $113,500 |
| 2019 | $2,718 +1% | $113,500 +12.3% |
| 2018 | $2,690 | $101,100 |
| 2017 | $2,690 +9.3% | $101,100 +8.2% |
| 2016 | $2,462 | $93,400 |
| 2015 | $2,462 +7.7% | $93,400 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $2,286 | $89,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,300 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,500 -6.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $95,600 -8.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $104,400 +4.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $100,300 +14.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $87,910 +15.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,890 |
| 2001 | -- | $75,890 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.1 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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