CONTRACT terms available! Move-in ready and full of character! This updated Southside 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners and investors alike, featuring a current City rental certificate for added peace of mind. Inside, you'll love the bright, open living and dining areas with soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and abundant natural light. Fresh interior paint and brand-new carpet create a clean, inviting feel, while the spacious kitchen offers generous cabinet space, all appliances included. This open layout is perfect for everyday living. Both bedrooms are comfortably sized, and the updated bath is fresh and functional. The full basement provides excellent storage and room for future possibilities. Outside, enjoy a freshly painted exterior, new landscaping, a welcoming wraparound deck, and fenced backyard shaded by mature trees. Parking is easy with both off-street parking on the property and additional street parking for guests. Conveniently located near downtown, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes, this home is ready for its next owner or tenant. A great value with immediate appeal!
Pending
Price cut: $2.5K (8/23)
$125,000
2001 Motley St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1918
5,201 Square Feet Lot
$121,500 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Open layoutUpdated bathSoaring vaulted ceilingsAbundant natural lightFresh interior paintBrand-new carpetGenerous cabinet space
- 34 days
- 43
- 2
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Pennie Carroll (515)490-8025,
Pennie Carroll & Associates
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 744449
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, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 656
- Total interior livable area: 656 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 5,201 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56 x 80
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01000668000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1918
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: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $91,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,730
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 93 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Contract,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
$121,500
$115,000 - $128,000
$1,035/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/1/2026 | Pending sale | $125,000$191/sqft |
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| 8/23/2026 | Price change | $125,000-2%$191/sqft |
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| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $127,500-2.7%$194/sqft |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $131,000+31.1%$200/sqft |
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| 3/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  RE/MAX Central Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $99,900+212.2%$152/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #666304 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2008 | Sold | $32,000+7%$49/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2000 | Sold | $29,900$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,708 +2% | $91,800 +7.9% |
| 2024 | $1,674 +3.7% | $85,100 |
| 2023 | $1,614 +0.7% | $85,100 +24.2% |
| 2022 | $1,602 +6.9% | $68,500 |
| 2021 | $1,498 -3.7% | $68,500 +14.2% |
| 2020 | $1,556 +4.7% | $60,000 |
| 2019 | $1,486 +1% | $60,000 +8.5% |
| 2018 | $1,472 | $55,300 |
| 2017 | $1,472 +8.9% | $55,300 +7.8% |
| 2016 | $1,352 | $51,300 |
| 2015 | $1,352 +2% | $51,300 -1% |
| 2014 | $1,326 | $51,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $51,800 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $51,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $51,900 -6.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $55,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $55,700 +167.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,800 +6.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $19,600 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,060 +15.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $15,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $15,580 |
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Neighborhood: Indianola Hills
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.
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