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  • $214,400

    1704 Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50314

    5beds
    2baths
    1,568sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1911
    0.26 Acres Lot
    $214,400 Zestimate®
    $137/sqft
    $1,986 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $214,400

    $197,000 - $232,000

    $1,986/mo

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    What's special

    Bargain priced three story 4 bed with 2 full baths and huge 2 car in central Des Moines. Perfect for an investor or owner occupant with tons of updates already performed. Neutral color scheme inside with vinyl replacement windows, updated trim work & entry doors and newer 200 amp electric panel and wiring. The main floor features an updated oak kitchen, large living area and formal dining room or family room and an updated full bath. There's also a covered 3 seas porch on front that runs the length of the home. 2nd fl offers 4 beds, two w/walk-in closets, and an updated full bath with oak vanity. SW bed has access to finished 3rd fl which could be a 5th bed. Exterior has vinyl siding, a large deck in front and another huge one in back. The 728 sq.ft. 2 car detached garage is sided with gutters. Close to schools, bus line, shopping and downtown. Sold as-is and water and power will not be able to be turned on for inspections. Needs TLC but with a little work could shine once again. Try for a $10,000 grant and up to $2,500 closing costs with the NFC.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,568 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 0.26 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 08005146000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • wood frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1911

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Des Moines

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $137/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $150,600
    • Annual tax amount: $2,734

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/18/2023Sold$172,000+34.4%$110/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/4/2023Sold$128,000+100%$82/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/16/2019Listing removed$1,345$1/sqft
    Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem
    8/6/2019Listed for rent$1,345$1/sqft
    Source: DM House Rentals Report a problem
    3/15/2016Sold$64,000-8.4%$41/sqft
    Source: DMMLS #509293 Report a problem
    12/19/2015Listed for sale$69,900+77%$45/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts #509293 Report a problem
    9/11/2012Sold$39,500-34.1%$25/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/10/2012Listing removed$59,900$38/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #395136 Report a problem
    5/23/2012Price change$59,900-4.8%$38/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #395136 Report a problem
    4/24/2012Price change$62,900-16%$40/sqft
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    3/22/2012Price change$74,900-8.5%$48/sqft
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    2/26/2012Price change$81,900-10.9%$52/sqft
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    1/26/2012Listed for sale$91,900-30.4%$59/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #395136 Report a problem
    9/16/2011Listing removed$132,000$84/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385624 Report a problem
    7/23/2011Price change$132,000-5.4%$84/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385624 Report a problem
    6/9/2011Listed for sale$139,500+39.5%$89/sqft
    Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #385624 Report a problem
    3/15/2005Sold$100,000-16.7%$64/sqft
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    6/4/2004Sold$120,000-27.3%$77/sqft
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    4/11/2002Sold$165,000+1037.9%$105/sqft
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    8/18/2000Sold$14,500$9/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$2,734 +2%$150,600 +10.6%
    2024$2,680 +9.8%$136,200
    2023$2,440 +0.8%$136,200 +31.6%
    2022$2,420 +4.1%$103,500
    2021$2,324 -3.7%$103,500 +11.2%
    2020$2,414 +1.3%$93,100
    2019$2,384 +1%$93,100 +5%
    2018$2,360 $88,700
    2017$2,360 $88,700 +31.2%
    2016-- $67,600
    2015-- --
    2014$2,585 $97,300
    2013-- $97,300 -20%
    2012-- $121,700
    2011-- $121,700 +1.9%
    2010-- $119,400
    2009-- $119,400 +4.3%
    2008-- $114,500
    2007-- $114,500 +23.4%
    2006-- $92,800
    2005-- $92,800 +120.7%
    2003-- $42,040 +76.7%
    2002-- $23,790
    2001-- $23,790
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    Neighborhood: Drake

    Nearby schools

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    • District: Des Moines Independent

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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