Move right in & call this YOUR new home! Spacious & newly renovated bungalow offers new roof, siding, windows, flooring, carpet, kitchen & appliances just to name a few. Newly enclosed front porch fills with sunlight, making for a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or to unwind in the afternoon. Step in to the oversized living room & dining area. On one side of the home are 2 good sized bedrooms separated with a full updated bathroom. Kitchen with new cabinetry, counters & includes all the appliances. Freshly painted lower level idea for storage or add your own finishing touches for an add'l family or rec room space. Fenced in back yard is ready for its new owner to enjoy summertime activities. Detached garage at back of property with alley access for additional parking space. Property located in a NFC lending area where buyer could qualify for $10,000 forgivable loan & $2500 in closing costs. All information obtained from Seller and public records.
Sold for $157,500
$157,500
2042 E Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50317
2beds
816sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1907
5,880.6 Square Feet Lot
$166,000 Zestimate®
$193/sqft
$1,235 Estimated rent
Home value
$166,000
$156,000 - $176,000
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Listed by:
Jennifer Silverthorn (515)314-7624,
RE/MAX Precision
Bought with:
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Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 693487
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
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Dining Area
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 816
- Total interior livable area: 816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Patio
- Exterior features: Fully Fenced, Patio
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
Lot
- Size: 5,880 sqft
- Dimensions: 40 x 147
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 04006324000000
- Zoning: N3C
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1907
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2024 | Sold | $157,500-4.5%$193/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #693487 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2024 | Pending sale | $165,000$202/sqft |
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| 4/17/2024 | Price change | $165,000-2.7%$202/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #693487 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2024 | Price change | $169,500-3.1%$208/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #688588 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Price change | $175,000-2.2%$214/sqft |
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| 2/13/2024 | Price change | $179,000-3.2%$219/sqft |
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| 2/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $185,000+1380%$227/sqft |
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| 4/11/2016 | Sold | $12,500$15/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,190 +2.1% | $151,000 +154.6% |
| 2024 | $1,166 +4.9% | $59,300 |
| 2023 | $1,112 +0.7% | $59,300 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $1,104 +7.8% | $47,200 |
| 2021 | $1,024 -3.6% | $47,200 +15.1% |
| 2020 | $1,062 -24.6% | $41,000 |
| 2019 | $1,408 +1% | $41,000 -21.8% |
| 2018 | $1,394 | $52,400 |
| 2017 | $1,394 +43.1% | $52,400 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $974 | $49,000 |
| 2015 | $974 +18.2% | $49,000 -0.6% |
| 2014 | $824 | $49,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $49,300 -12.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $56,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,100 -1.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $56,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,800 +1.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $56,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,200 +7.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $52,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $52,100 +16.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,650 +1.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,940 |
| 2001 | -- | $43,940 |
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Neighborhood: Fairground
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Capitol View Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Hiatt Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 2/10East High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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