Pending

$185,000

1702 Elder Ln, Des Moines, IA 50315

3beds

1,012sqft

$1,457/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1952

7,840 Square Feet Lot

$185,800 Zestimate^®

$183/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Fully fenced backyardIncredible outdoor livingAdditional dedicated parking padDeep lot

Opportunity awaits on the South Side! This cute 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath charmer is packed with potential and ready for your creative vision. Nestled on a deep lot featuring a fully fenced backyard, this home offers incredible outdoor living with large decks on both the front and rear - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Parking is a breeze with an attached 1-car garage plus an additional dedicated parking pad. Bring your ideas and build instant sweat equity in a classic home with great bones. Schedule your showing today and unlock its full potential!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Partially Finished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,012
Total interior livable area: 1,012 sqft
Finished area below ground: 200

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 7,840 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 12006146000000
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Block

Condition

Year built: 1952

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: $183/sqft
Tax assessed value: $193,500
Annual tax amount: $3,647
Date on market: 9/24/2026
Cumulative days on market: 21 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$185,800

$177,000 - $195,000

$1,510/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/28/2026	Pending sale	$185,000$183/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749949 Report a problem
9/24/2026	Listed for sale	$185,000+48%$183/sqft
Source: DMMLS #749949 Report a problem
12/17/2019	Sold	$125,000-10.6%$124/sqft
Source: DMMLS #593473 Report a problem
11/25/2019	Pending sale	$139,800$138/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America #593473 Report a problem
11/18/2019	Price change	$139,800-3.6%$138/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America #593473 Report a problem
10/18/2019	Listed for sale	$145,000$143/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid Am Group #593473 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$3,288 +2.2%	$193,500 +11.2%
2024	$3,218 +8.3%	$174,000
2023	$2,972 +0.8%	$174,000 +28.9%
2022	$2,948 +0.2%	$135,000
2021	$2,942 -7%	$135,000 +6.7%
2020	$3,164 +3.5%	$126,500 -5.7%
2019	$3,056 +1.3%	$134,200 +6.9%
2018	$3,018	$125,500
2017	$3,018 +15.3%	$125,500 +12.7%
2016	$2,618	$111,400
2015	$2,618 +12%	$111,400 +7.5%
2014	$2,338	$103,600
2013	--	$103,600 -0.2%
2012	--	$103,800
2011	--	$103,800 -5%
2010	--	$109,300
2009	--	$109,300 -1.7%
2008	--	$111,200
2007	--	$111,200 +1.3%
2006	--	$109,800
2005	--	$109,800 +16%
2003	--	$94,650 +6.2%
2002	--	$89,140
2001	--	$89,140