For sale

Price cut: $5.1K (5/14)

$179,900

1841 Des Moines St, Des Moines, IA 50316

4beds

1,224sqft

Get pre-qualified

Single Family Residence

Built in 1902

0.3 Acres Lot

$178,800 Zestimate^®

$147/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Formal dining areaNewer carpetPartially fenced yardEnclosed front porchAll appliances includedOpen kitchen

Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with room to grow! The main level features an enclosed front porch, generous living room, formal dining area, full bath, open kitchen, laundry, and a flexible bonus space perfect for an office or playroom. Upstairs offers three additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Enjoy a partially fenced yard and a 2-car detached garage for added convenience. Newer carpet and all appliances included make this home truly move-in ready. Located close to downtown and the interstate for an easy commute, plus situated in an NFC area with potential grant opportunities for improvements.

121 days

300

35

Loading...

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,224
Total interior livable area: 1,224 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Levels: One and One Half,Two
Stories: 2
Fencing: Chain Link

Lot

Size: 0.3 Acres
Dimensions: 100 x 130
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 04002319001000
Zoning: N3C

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: One and One Half Story,Two Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1902

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: $147/sqft
Tax assessed value: $138,400
Annual tax amount: $2,608
Date on market: 3/4/2026
Cumulative days on market: 121 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Concrete

Estimated market value

$178,800

$170,000 - $188,000

$1,695/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/14/2026	Price change	$179,900-2.8%$147/sqft
Source: DMMLS #735521 Report a problem
3/30/2026	Price change	$185,000-2.6%$151/sqft
Source: DMMLS #735521 Report a problem
3/4/2026	Listed for sale	$190,000+34.8%$155/sqft
Source: DMMLS #735521 Report a problem
12/1/2023	Sold	$140,900+0.7%$115/sqft
Source: DMMLS #682907 Report a problem
10/20/2023	Pending sale	$139,900$114/sqft
Source: DMMLS #682907 Report a problem
10/14/2023	Listed for sale	$139,900$114/sqft
Source: DMMLS #682907 Report a problem
10/2/2023	Pending sale	$139,900$114/sqft
Source: DMMLS #682907 Report a problem
9/29/2023	Listed for sale	$139,900+85.3%$114/sqft
Source: DMMLS #682907 Report a problem
9/25/2011	Listing removed	$75,500$62/sqft
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #386412 Report a problem
9/20/2011	Price change	$75,500-5.5%$62/sqft
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #386412 Report a problem
7/30/2011	Price change	$79,900-5.9%$65/sqft
Source: RE/MAX OPPORTUNITIES #386412 Report a problem
6/25/2011	Listed for sale	$84,900+114.9%$69/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Opportunities #386412 Report a problem
4/29/2003	Sold	$39,500-33.7%$32/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/4/2002	Sold	$59,541$49/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,378 +2%	$138,400 +16.8%
2024	$2,332 +6.2%	$118,500
2023	$2,196 +0.7%	$118,500 +27.1%
2022	$2,180 +8.6%	$93,200
2021	$2,008 -3.7%	$93,200 +15.8%
2020	$2,086 +11.1%	$80,500
2019	$1,878 +1%	$80,500 +15.2%
2018	$1,860	$69,900
2017	$1,860 +7.8%	$69,900 +6.7%
2016	$1,726	$65,500
2015	$1,726 +1.6%	$65,500 -1.2%
2014	$1,698	$66,300
2013	--	$66,300 -12.2%
2012	--	$75,500
2011	--	$75,500 -14.3%
2010	--	$88,100
2009	--	$88,100 +1.3%
2008	--	$87,000
2007	--	$87,000 +17.3%
2006	--	$74,200
2005	--	$74,200 +15.4%
2003	--	$64,300 +4.8%
2002	--	$61,340
2001	--	$61,340

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Est. payment

Payment breakdown

Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.

All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.

HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.

Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.

See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.

Get pre-qualified