Pending

$189,900

1920 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50316

3beds

1,353sqft

$1,481/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1909

8,494 Square Feet Lot

$186,100 Zestimate^®

$140/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Move-in ready and beautifully updated throughout! This 3-bedroom home offers 1,353 sq. ft. of living space with a functional layout and large covered front porch. The spacious main level features a primary bedroom with an attached half bath, while two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom are located upstairs. Recent updates include new LVP flooring, fresh paint, updated lighting and fixtures, new doors, a remodeled bathroom, and a refreshed kitchen featuring new cabinets, quartz countertops, and subway tile backsplash. Even better, the HVAC was replaced in 2026! The unfinished basement offers a wide-open, clean slate with laundry and plenty of additional storage. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced yard and an oversized detached 2.5 car garage with tons of extra space for vehicles, storage, hobbies, or a workshop. With so many updates already completed, this home is truly turn-key and ready for its next owner!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer

Features

Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Basement: Unfinished

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,353
Total interior livable area: 1,353 sqft
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

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

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
Exterior features: Deck
Fencing: Chain Link,Wood

Lot

Size: 8,494 Square Feet
Dimensions: 50 x 170
Features: Rectangular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 04002424000000
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1909

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Sidewalks
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $140/sqft
Tax assessed value: $160,400
Annual tax amount: $2,854
Date on market: 8/31/2026
Cumulative days on market: 23 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

$186,100

$177,000 - $195,000

$1,455/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/29/2026	Pending sale	$189,900$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747790 Report a problem
8/31/2026	Listed for sale	$189,900+89.9%$140/sqft
Source: DMMLS #747790 Report a problem
4/14/2026	Sold	$100,000$74/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,394 +2.4%	$160,400 +16.3%
2024	$2,338 +3.9%	$137,900
2023	$2,250 +0.9%	$137,900 +28%
2022	$2,230 +8.7%	$107,700
2021	$2,052 -3.4%	$107,700 +14.5%
2020	$2,124 +13.5%	$94,100
2019	$1,872 +1.5%	$94,100 +15.6%
2018	$1,844	$81,400
2017	$1,844 +8.3%	$81,400 +6.3%
2016	$1,702	$76,600
2015	$1,702 +8.4%	$76,600 +4.1%
2014	$1,570	$73,600
2013	--	$73,600 -12.1%
2012	--	$83,700
2011	--	$83,700 -2.7%
2010	--	$86,000
2009	--	$86,000 +1.3%
2008	--	$84,900
2007	--	$84,900 +38.7%
2006	--	$61,200
2005	--	$61,200 +19.1%
2003	--	$51,380 +3.2%
2002	--	$49,790
2001	--	$49,790