Welcome to 1616 Southlawn Dr — where space, comfort, and character come together! This 4 bed, 2 bath home features over 1,800 sq ft on an oversized lot with mature trees and an amazing backyard! On the main floor you'll find a large, bright kitchen, an updated, full bath, main-level bedroom, formal dining room, and huge living room perfect for family gatherings! Upstairs are three more bedrooms (including two giant bedrooms!) and another updated bathroom. The unfinished basement offers additional space for storage or future finish. If that's not enough, the oversized 2 car garage with loft provides even more room for workspace or storage! Plus, huge storage shed, newer HVAC and roof, all appliances included, and so much more! Located in a highly desirable neighborhood, with convenient location near schools, restaurants, shopping, and more! Come see what makes this one so special! Schedule your showing today!
Pending
Price cut: $5K (6/8)
$279,000
1616 Southlawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
1,824sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,981/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.37 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$153/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Formal dining roomMain-level bedroomLarge bright kitchenHuge storage shedAmazing backyard
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Listed by:
Jenny Overturf (515)664-2058,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 732821
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 200
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12001574000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
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: $153/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $241,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,616
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 138 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
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Estimated sales range
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Rent Zestimate®
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $279,000$153/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Price change | $279,000-1.8%$153/sqft |
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| 5/20/2026 | Price change | $284,000-1.7%$156/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,000$158/sqft |
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| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $289,000$158/sqft |
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| 3/13/2026 | Price change | $289,000-3.3%$158/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $299,000-3.5%$164/sqft |
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| 1/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000$170/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Listing removed | $310,000$170/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $310,000-2.8%$170/sqft |
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| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $319,000-1.8%$175/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $325,000-1.2%$178/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $329,000$180/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,616 +2.1% | $241,100 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $4,522 +3.9% | $229,900 |
| 2023 | $4,352 +0.7% | $229,900 +24.5% |
| 2022 | $4,320 +2.4% | $184,700 |
| 2021 | $4,218 -3.7% | $184,700 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $4,382 +7.7% | $169,000 |
| 2019 | $4,068 +1% | $169,000 +11.6% |
| 2018 | $4,028 | $151,400 |
| 2017 | $4,028 +16.7% | $151,400 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $3,452 | $139,700 |
| 2015 | $3,452 +7.4% | $139,700 +3.9% |
| 2014 | $3,214 | $134,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $134,400 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $134,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $134,900 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $141,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $141,600 -7.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $153,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $153,300 +5.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $145,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $145,100 +14.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $126,960 +16% |
| 2002 | -- | $109,470 |
| 2001 | -- | $109,470 |
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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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