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Pending
$85,000
1843 Walker St, Des Moines, IA 50316
2beds
1,085sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,401 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$78/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy layout
- 26 days |
- 57 |
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Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741931
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
- None
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,085
- Total interior livable area: 1,085 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
Lot
- Size: 5,401 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 108
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04006638000000
- Zoning: R
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $78/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $100,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,626
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 37 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Pending sale | $85,000$78/sqft |
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| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $85,000+70%$78/sqft |
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| 8/27/2013 | Listing removed | $50,000$46/sqft |
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| 8/8/2013 | Price change | $50,000-9.1%$46/sqft |
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| 5/24/2013 | Listed for sale | $55,000-4.3%$51/sqft |
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| 1/15/2012 | Listing removed | $57,500$53/sqft |
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| 10/19/2011 | Price change | $57,500-15.4%$53/sqft |
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| 7/12/2011 | Listed for sale | $68,000$63/sqft |
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| 4/14/2011 | Listing removed | $68,000$63/sqft |
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| 4/7/2011 | Listed for sale | $68,000+109.6%$63/sqft |
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| 10/17/1996 | Sold | $32,440+47.5%$30/sqft |
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| 9/15/1993 | Sold | $22,000$20/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $876 +4.3% | $100,900 +17.5% |
| 2024 | $840 +15.4% | $85,900 |
| 2023 | $728 +1.7% | $85,900 +28.4% |
| 2022 | $716 +57.7% | $66,900 |
| 2021 | $454 -11.3% | $66,900 +14.8% |
| 2020 | $512 +39.9% | $58,300 |
| 2019 | $366 +4% | $58,300 +14.8% |
| 2018 | $352 | $50,800 |
| 2017 | $352 +44.3% | $50,800 +7.6% |
| 2016 | $244 | $47,200 |
| 2015 | $244 +48.8% | $47,200 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $164 | $45,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $45,500 -11.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,600 -8.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,300 +1.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $55,700 +1.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $55,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $55,000 +21.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $45,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $45,200 +7.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $42,060 +3.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,530 |
| 2001 | -- | $40,530 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Capitol East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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
- Capitol East
- 1843 Walker St
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