This is a fabulous starter home at an affordable price that is move in ready. There are 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level along with the laundry facilities. No hauling loads of laundry up and down the stairs! The main level includes the living room, dining area, a half bath and a nice kitchen with tile floors and ample countertop space. Bonus is that the kitchen and laundry appliances stay! There is a celler for access during scary weather if needed. Out the back door you will find ample parking space, a 2 car detached garage and a chicken coop. The sellers will leave the chicken coop or remove it per buyers request. The front yard is fully fenced for the children and fur babies:) Make this your new home today:)
Pending
Price cut: $4.9K (8/1)
$155,000
1617 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3beds
963sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
5,967 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ample parking spaceChicken coopAmple countertop spaceDining area
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Listed by:
Lisa Pierce (641)842-7181,
Summit Realty
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 745072
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: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 963
- Total interior livable area: 963 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,967 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 171
Details
- Parcel number: 04005595000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
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: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $121,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,150
- Date on market: 7/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,379/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Pending sale | $155,000$161/sqft |
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| 8/1/2026 | Price change | $155,000-3.1%$161/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,900+238.8%$166/sqft |
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| 12/30/2017 | Sold | $47,201-59%$49/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #529052 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2017 | Sold | $115,000+143.6%$119/sqft |
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| 12/30/2016 | Sold | $47,201+2.6%$49/sqft |
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| 11/22/2016 | Price change | $46,000-9.3%$48/sqft |
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| 10/5/2016 | Listed for sale | -- |
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| 8/15/2016 | Sold | $50,730-34.1%$53/sqft |
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| 9/5/2008 | Sold | $77,000-18.5%$80/sqft |
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| 4/16/2008 | Listing removed | $94,500$98/sqft |
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| 2/9/2008 | Price change | $94,500-4.4%$98/sqft |
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| 11/24/2007 | Listed for sale | $98,800+186.4%$103/sqft |
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| 6/4/1997 | Sold | $34,500$36/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,150 +2.1% | $121,800 +13.7% |
| 2024 | $2,106 +9.8% | $107,100 |
| 2023 | $1,918 +0.7% | $107,100 +31.6% |
| 2022 | $1,904 +5.8% | $81,400 |
| 2021 | $1,800 -3.7% | $81,400 +12.9% |
| 2020 | $1,870 +13.9% | $72,100 |
| 2019 | $1,642 +1% | $72,100 +18% |
| 2018 | $1,626 | $61,100 |
| 2017 | $1,626 +25.5% | $61,100 +5.5% |
| 2016 | $1,296 | $57,900 |
| 2015 | $1,296 +5.7% | $57,900 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,226 | $56,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,800 -15.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $67,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,500 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $68,900 +30.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $52,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $52,900 -8.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $57,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $57,900 +13.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,150 +33.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,420 |
| 2001 | -- | $38,420 |
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Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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