Here’s an opportunity to bring new life to an affordable Southside Des Moines bungalow situated on 0.4 acres and priced at just $140,000. With approximately 1,112 sq. ft., this home offers 2 large bedrooms with spacious closets, 1.5 baths, main-floor laundry, and a 2-car garage. Located just minutes from downtown and shopping & grocery stores. this property is being sold as-is and needs some TLC. Bring your tools, vision, and creativity and unlock the potential of this property!
Pending
Price cut: $10K (8/24)
$140,000
200 Maxwelton Dr, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
1,112sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
0.43 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Main-floor laundry
- 42 days
- 30
- 0
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karla Alaniz (515)897-9027,
Keller Williams Realty GDM
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 747318
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,112
- Total interior livable area: 1,112 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12003182001000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
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: $126/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $177,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,066
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 55 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Gravel
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Pending sale | $140,000$126/sqft |
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| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $140,000-6.7%$126/sqft |
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| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $150,000$135/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,686 -2.6% | $177,300 +12.4% |
| 2024 | $2,758 -0.1% | $157,700 |
| 2023 | $2,760 +0.8% | $157,700 +25.2% |
| 2022 | $2,738 +6.9% | $126,000 |
| 2021 | $2,562 -3.6% | $126,000 +13.2% |
| 2020 | $2,658 +8.3% | $111,300 |
| 2019 | $2,454 +1.2% | $111,300 +11.5% |
| 2018 | $2,424 | $99,800 |
| 2017 | $2,424 +10.3% | $99,800 +8.4% |
| 2016 | $2,198 | $92,100 |
| 2015 | $2,198 +56.6% | $92,100 -1.9% |
| 2014 | $1,404 | $93,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $93,900 -5.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $99,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,000 +0.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $98,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $98,900 -0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $99,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,500 -1% |
| 2006 | -- | $100,500 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
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.





