Charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home featuring original hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. Enjoy the spacious fenced backyard complete with a deck and playset, perfect for outdoor entertaining, pets, or play. The attached 1-car garage provides added convenience and storage. This home is located in an NFC lending area. Qualified buyers may be eligible for the NFC Advantage Loan, which combines an NFC repayable loan with a forgivable renovation loan of up to $15,000 for eligible home improvements. Some buyers may also qualify for up to $15,000 in down payment assistance. Buyers should verify eligibility and program requirements with Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) or their lender.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (8/12)
$189,900
3617 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
10,802 Square Feet Lot
$187,700 Zestimate®
$220/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsAbundant natural light throughoutSpacious fenced backyard
- 57 days |
- 356 |
- 39 |
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Listed by:
Celeste Rose (515)516-0105,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742291
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 864
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Carport, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Play Structure, Storage
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 10,802 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60 x 180
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 01001874001000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
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: $220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,155
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 62 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$187,700
$178,000 - $197,000
$1,394/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $189,900-2.6%$220/sqft |
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| 7/10/2026 | Price change | $194,900-2.5%$226/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900$231/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Pending sale | $199,900$231/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900+53.8%$231/sqft |
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| 6/15/2017 | Sold | $130,000+4%$150/sqft |
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| 4/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $125,000+14.7%$145/sqft |
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| 4/3/2015 | Sold | $109,000-0.9%$126/sqft |
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| 2/10/2015 | Price change | $110,000-4.3%$127/sqft |
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| 1/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $115,000-4.1%$133/sqft |
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| 1/11/2014 | Listing removed | $119,900$139/sqft |
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| 11/19/2013 | Price change | $119,900-1.6%$139/sqft |
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| 11/8/2013 | Price change | $121,900-2.4%$141/sqft |
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| 10/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $124,900+44.4%$145/sqft |
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| 6/22/2007 | Sold | $86,500$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,950 +2.2% | $175,600 +11.7% |
| 2024 | $2,886 +5.3% | $157,200 |
| 2023 | $2,742 +0.9% | $157,200 +25.6% |
| 2022 | $2,718 +5% | $125,200 |
| 2021 | $2,588 -3.6% | $125,200 +11.5% |
| 2020 | $2,684 +14.6% | $112,300 |
| 2019 | $2,342 +1.2% | $112,300 +17.3% |
| 2018 | $2,314 | $95,700 |
| 2017 | $2,314 +10.9% | $95,700 +8.9% |
| 2016 | $2,086 | $87,900 |
| 2015 | $2,086 +9.8% | $87,900 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $1,900 | $86,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $86,500 -0.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $86,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $86,700 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $90,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $90,800 -4.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $95,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $95,100 +8.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,700 -1% |
| 2003 | -- | $88,550 +20.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $73,230 |
| 2001 | -- | $73,230 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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