2 bed 1 bath home located in the heart of Des Moines with easy access to the 235 to get anywhere in town. Enter the home through the mudroom into the living room. Off the living room is an enclosed porch perfect for keeping the bugs away. The kitchen flows into an additional living space on the front of the home. 2 bedrooms located upstairs to complete this home.
Sold for $55,000
$55,000
1719 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
681sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
5,270 Square Feet Lot
$98,700 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$958 Estimated rent
Home value
$98,700
$76,000 - $122,000
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Additional living spaceEnclosed porch
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Listed by:
Joe Paletta (402)960-0645,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Joshua Moncivais
RE/MAX Precision
Jason Rude
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 722097
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
Interior area
- Total structure area: 681
- Total interior livable area: 681 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 04005739000000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1885
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: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $77,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,458
- Date on market: 7/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 73 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $55,000-8.3%$81/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #722097 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $60,000$88/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722097 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $60,000-14.3%$88/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722097 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Price change | $70,000-12.5%$103/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722097 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000+33.6%$117/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #722097 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Sold | $59,900+42.6%$88/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #565994 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2016 | Sold | $42,000-15.8%$62/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #510177 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2016 | Price change | $49,900-9.1%$73/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #510177 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2015 | Listed for sale | $54,900-11.3%$81/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Mid-America Group, Realtors #502161 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2015 | Listing removed | $61,900$91/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates, REALTORS #448609 Report a problem | ||
| 3/17/2015 | Price change | $61,900-4.6%$91/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates, REALTORS #448609 Report a problem | ||
| 2/14/2015 | Price change | $64,900-18.4%$95/sqft |
Source: Moulton & Associates, REALTORS #448609 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2015 | Listed for sale | $79,500+736.8%$117/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2006 | Sold | $9,500+2044.5%$14/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/21/2006 | Sold | $443$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,448 +83.8% | $77,300 +14.2% |
| 2024 | $1,332 -41.3% | $67,700 |
| 2023 | $2,270 +82.5% | $67,700 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $1,244 +7.2% | $53,200 |
| 2021 | $1,160 -40.7% | $53,200 +14.4% |
| 2020 | $1,955 +116.7% | $46,500 |
| 2019 | $902 -8.1% | $46,500 +38.4% |
| 2018 | $982 +9.8% | $33,600 |
| 2017 | $894 +19.5% | $33,600 +18.3% |
| 2016 | $748 | $28,400 |
| 2015 | $748 +74.8% | $28,400 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $428 | $27,100 +62.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $16,700 -14.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $19,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $19,500 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $20,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $20,000 -1% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,200 -37.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $32,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,400 +12.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $28,710 +14.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $24,990 |
| 2001 | -- | $24,990 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Capitol East
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 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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