Charming craftsman style home on one of Des Moines' most beautiful streets. Enjoy the change of seasons and the surrounding tree lined street from the charming front porch, complete with swing. If you are looking for charm and character, look no further. This home has original woodwork from the floors to the doors to the kitchen cabinet. Check out the swinging door from the dining room to the kitchen. Two bedrooms on the main level with the bath complete with claw foot tub. The "attic" is the perfect spot for your home office, additional bedroom or just as a great bonus/reading room with plenty of storage space and windows for natural light. The lower level has an updated bathroom, laundry space and additional room with egress window. Spacious 3 car garage with alley access that allows you to pull in from the alley and out to Thompson. This truly is one of the most beautiful streets in the city with the wide street lined by Sycamore trees.
Sold for $245,000
$245,000
1608 Thompson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
1,612sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
7,579 Square Feet Lot
$244,300 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$1,628 Estimated rent
Home value
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$232,000 - $257,000
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Laundry spaceUpdated bathroomClaw foot tub
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Listed by:
Brenda Olson (515)988-7658,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Kala Yamen
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 740659
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,612
- Total interior livable area: 1,612 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Three Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 7,579 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 152
Details
- Parcel number: 11003376000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
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: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $229,700
- Annual tax amount: $4,082
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $245,000$152/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #740659 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740659 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740659 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Pending sale | $245,000$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740659 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000+27.3%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #740659 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Sold | $192,500+6.9%$119/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #610466 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2020 | Pending sale | $180,000$112/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty #610466 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2020 | Listed for sale | $180,000+7.1%$112/sqft |
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| 11/6/2017 | Sold | $168,000-1.2%$104/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #546142 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2017 | Pending sale | $170,000$105/sqft |
Source: Greater Des Moines #546142 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2017 | Price change | $170,000-2.8%$105/sqft |
Source: Greater Des Moines #546142 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2017 | Listed for sale | $174,900+38.3%$108/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty GDM #546142 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2004 | Sold | $126,500$78/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,932 +2.2% | $229,700 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $3,848 -2.8% | $206,100 |
| 2023 | $3,960 +0.8% | $206,100 +16.5% |
| 2022 | $3,928 +14.8% | $176,900 |
| 2021 | $3,422 -3.6% | $176,900 +21.4% |
| 2020 | $3,548 +12.1% | $145,700 |
| 2019 | $3,164 +12.6% | $145,700 +23.8% |
| 2018 | $2,810 | $117,700 |
| 2017 | $2,810 +7.9% | $117,700 +6.1% |
| 2016 | $2,604 | $110,900 |
| 2015 | $2,604 +0.1% | $110,900 -2.6% |
| 2014 | $2,602 | $113,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,900 +0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,500 +0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $113,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,300 +1.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $111,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $111,200 +2.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $108,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $108,300 +7.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $100,340 +7.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $93,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $93,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Union Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cattell Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10Goodrell Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 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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