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. A great opportunity to own a well-maintained home with character, functional living space, and an inviting outdoor setting.
For sale
$199,900
3617 SW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
10,802 Square Feet Lot
$198,100 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsInviting outdoor settingFunctional living spaceAbundant natural light throughoutSpacious fenced backyard
- 12 days |
- 578 |
- 43 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Celeste Rose (515)516-0105,
Real Broker, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 742291
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
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Facts & 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: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $175,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,155
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$198,100
$188,000 - $208,000
$1,399/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: BHHS First Realty #538106 Report a problem | ||
| 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 |
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #447431 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $115,000-4.1%$133/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Ankeny Metro #447431 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2014 | Listing removed | $119,900$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425568 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2013 | Price change | $119,900-1.6%$139/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425568 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2013 | Price change | $121,900-2.4%$141/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425568 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2013 | Listed for sale | $124,900+44.4%$145/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE CONCEPTS #425568 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2007 | Sold | $86,500$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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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Climate risks
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
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
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- Iowa
- Polk County
- Des Moines
- 50315
- Watrous Heights
- 3617 SW 2nd St



