Classic all-brick Tudor with timeless character and a desirable walkout lower level! Nestled on Des Moines' southwest side, this charming 1½-story home offers the perfect blend of convenience and classic appeal, with quick access to shopping, restaurants, schools, and the interstate, making it easy to get anywhere in the metro. The main floor features a spacious living room with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, and a convenient primary suite complete with its own private bathroom. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms separated by a full bathroom, offering a great layout and an opportunity for your personal updates and remodeling. The walkout lower level provides additional living space or room for future expansion. A one-car attached garage, durable brick exterior, and classic Tudor architecture complete this wonderful home. Don't miss your chance to own a home full of charm, character, and endless potential!
For sale
Price cut: $25K (8/18)
$250,000
1612 Highview Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,754sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.39 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$143/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
All-brick tudorDurable brick exteriorClassic tudor architectureOne-car attached garageDesirable walkout lower levelTwo additional bedroomsEat-in kitchen
- 55 days
- 354
- 11
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Listed by:
Ryan Rivera (515)554-5870,
Zealty Home Advisors,
Angela Ousley 515-988-6609,
Zealty Home Advisors
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744934
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Egress Windows,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,754
- Total interior livable area: 1,754 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 84 x 201
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12001579000000
- Zoning: N3B
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Tudor
- 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: $143/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,040
- Date on market: 7/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 56 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $250,000-9.1%$143/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $275,000-8.3%$157/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+81.9%$171/sqft |
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| 5/18/2017 | Sold | $164,900$94/sqft |
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| 4/4/2017 | Price change | $164,900-2.9%$94/sqft |
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| 3/15/2017 | Listed for sale | $169,900$97/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #534103 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,932 +2.2% | $267,400 +4.5% |
| 2024 | $4,828 +3.6% | $255,900 |
| 2023 | $4,660 +0.8% | $255,900 +23.9% |
| 2022 | $4,622 +2.9% | $206,600 |
| 2021 | $4,490 -3.6% | $206,600 +9.6% |
| 2020 | $4,658 +7.7% | $188,500 |
| 2019 | $4,326 -5.8% | $188,500 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $4,594 | $169,500 -6.6% |
| 2017 | $4,594 +10.3% | $181,400 +8.8% |
| 2016 | $4,164 | $166,700 |
| 2015 | $4,164 +9.8% | $166,700 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $3,792 | $157,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $157,000 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $157,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $157,300 -8.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $171,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $171,900 -1.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $174,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $174,500 +3.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $168,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $168,000 +14.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $147,110 +16.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $126,740 |
| 2001 | -- | $126,740 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
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.





