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Sold for $280,000
  • $280,000

    1616 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

    4beds
    1,048sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1978
    0.35 Acres Lot
    $280,200 Zestimate®
    $267/sqft
    $1,695 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $280,200

    $266,000 - $294,000

    $1,695/mo

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    What's special

    Oak trimMature treesSolid wood mission doorsNewer roofNew front porchBeautiful updated landscapingVaulted ceiling
    FRESH PAINT AND NEW PRICE BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Beautiful updated 2000 Sq ft finished split-level home on a third of an acre in Des Moines! Featuring a two-car recently insulated attached garage with tall ceilings, shelving and a loft for storage. a walk-out lower level with 2 finished BR's and a 3/4 bath for possible rentals that has a separate entrance. Great for additional income! A beautiful finished deck cabin insulated for a playhouse or could possibly be used as a pool house, garden storage or work shed. Step inside to discover a vaulted ceiling, thoughtful updates throughout: refreshed kitchen with granite counters, updated baths with a granite sink top. LVP is throughout the dining room , kitchen and front room and carpet recently installed in all other rooms up and down. Solid wood mission doors, oak trim plus energy efficient windows that easily collapse for cleaning. A wood burning fireplace in the family room with plenty of wood already stacked in the back yard. Exterior upgrades include a newer roof, new front porch, concrete pad for extra parking, and beautiful updated landscaping. Enjoy outdoor living with mature trees, manicured landscaping and garden beds and a private large fenced in backyard setting with a beautiful 600 sq ft. double deck. 2 outbuildings in the back for lawn and gardening equipment. Air conditioning unit new in 2019 and is very efficient and heating bills are low. This move-in ready home offers the perfect mix of updates, space, and style.

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    Listed by:

    Isaiah Thomas (515)490-0306,

    Century 21 Signature

    Bought with:

    Matt Klein

    RE/MAX Concepts

    Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 725627MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,048
    • Total interior livable area: 1,048 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 480

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    Lot
    • Size: 0.35 Acres
    • Features: Rectangular Lot
    Details
    • Parcel number: 01572001000
    • Zoning: N3A

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Split Level
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1978

    Utilities & green energy

    • Water: Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/3/2026Sold$280,000-2.9%$267/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    12/29/2025Pending sale$288,400$275/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    12/9/2025Price change$288,400-0.5%$275/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    11/13/2025Price change$289,900-1.7%$277/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    10/16/2025Price change$294,900-1.4%$281/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    9/17/2025Price change$299,000-1.9%$285/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    9/9/2025Price change$304,900-1.6%$291/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    9/4/2025Listed for sale$310,000+3.3%$296/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #725627 Report a problem
    8/5/2024Listing removed--
    Source: DMMLS #698335 Report a problem
    7/9/2024Listed for sale$300,000+77.5%$286/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #698335 Report a problem
    6/1/2015Sold$169,000$161/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #451875 Report a problem
    4/9/2015Listed for sale$169,000+13%$161/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #451875 Report a problem
    4/27/2005Sold$149,500+53.3%$143/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/28/2003Sold$97,500-8.9%$93/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/7/2000Sold$107,000$102/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,154 +2.2%$290,200 +5.4%
    2024$5,042 +2.8%$275,400
    2023$4,906 +0.8%$275,400 +25%
    2022$4,866 +4.4%$220,400
    2021$4,662 -3.6%$220,400 +10.9%
    2020$4,836 +8.6%$198,700
    2019$4,452 +1.2%$198,700 +12%
    2018$4,398 $177,400
    2017$4,398 +9.7%$177,400 +8%
    2016$4,010 $164,200
    2015$4,010 +23.5%$164,200 +3.5%
    2014$3,246 $158,700
    2013-- $158,700 +0.1%
    2012-- $158,500 +3.9%
    2011-- $152,500 -1%
    2010-- $154,100
    2009-- $154,100 -2.5%
    2008-- $158,100
    2007-- $158,100 +4.6%
    2006-- $151,200
    2005-- $151,200 +15.3%
    2003-- $131,160 +7.3%
    2002-- $122,260
    2001-- $122,260

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Watrous South

    Nearby schools

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    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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