This 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom home is ready for the next owners to make it their own. PLUS this property comes with an additional lot! If you're looking for affordable living with several big ticket items done this is the perfect place for you. Searching for a real estate investment opportunity? This also is the perfect place for you!
The options to build income are abundant:
-Renovate the current home and turn it into a rental property
-Keep the house to live in and sell the 2nd lot
-Add an accessible dwelling unit & rent it out
-Build a second residence on the second lot & use that as a rental
The opportunities for this property can be endless with a creative vision to make it into something new. The home has already had some updates completed including windows, furnace and electrical. Reach out to schedule a private tour and see the potential for yourself. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Sold for $142,500
$142,500
1744 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
0.59 Acres Lot
$147,200 Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$1,300 Estimated rent
Home value
$147,200
$122,000 - $172,000
$1,300/mo
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Additional lot
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Listed by:
Sara Hopkins (515)710-6030,
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Bought with:
Jayme Goodrich
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 703285
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
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 704
- Total interior livable area: 704 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 04005827000000 & 04005830000000
- Zoning: NX1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | Sold | $142,500-5%$202/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Pending sale | $150,000$213/sqft |
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| 11/19/2024 | Price change | $150,000-6.3%$213/sqft |
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| 10/30/2024 | Price change | $160,000-5.9%$227/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $170,000$241/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,152 -13.4% | $76,000 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $1,330 +10.5% | $67,600 |
| 2023 | $1,204 +0.7% | $67,600 +32.3% |
| 2022 | $1,196 +0.7% | $51,100 |
| 2021 | $1,188 -3.7% | $51,100 +7.4% |
| 2020 | $1,234 +7.3% | $47,600 |
| 2019 | $1,150 +1.1% | $47,600 +11.2% |
| 2018 | $1,138 | $42,800 |
| 2017 | $1,138 +9.4% | $42,800 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $1,040 | $39,500 |
| 2015 | $1,040 -6.8% | $39,500 -6% |
| 2014 | $1,116 | $42,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $42,000 -10.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $46,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,700 +0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $46,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $46,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $46,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $46,600 +1.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $46,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $46,100 +17.1% |
| 2003 | -- | $39,380 +15.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $34,140 |
| 2001 | -- | $34,140 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: M.L. King Jr. Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10East 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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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50316
- M.L. King Jr. Park
- 1744 Walker St
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