Check out this large Mid-Century Modern California ranch with a private back yard. This stylish home has 2,972 SF & 4 BRs, all on one floor; 3 baths; living room with vaulted beamed ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows, solid oak flooring and converted gas fireplace; family room; large kitchen with granite counters; primary bedroom with large walk-in closet. Outdoor living is great with the private patio that is partially covered and a native plant garden. There is a 450 SF garage. Updates include new heating & colling system ($29,000), refinished hardwood floors ($24,000), removed popcorn from ceiling in main living area ($4,000), radon mitigation system ($2,000), new cedar fence ($5,000), new windows in living room ($3,000), and fireplace doors. You can’t beat only $133 per square for a stylish ranch home.
For sale
Price cut: $20K (7/9)
$375,000
4905 SW 18th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4beds
2,972sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
0.31 Acres Lot
$368,400 Zestimate®
$126/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fireplace doorsConverted gas fireplaceSolid oak flooringNative plant gardenFloor-to-ceiling windowsNew cedar fenceFamily room
- 81 days |
- 1,494 |
- 133 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
RICK WANAMAKER 515-771-2412,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741708
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,972
- Total interior livable area: 2,972 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 12006273000000
- Zoning: RES
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Poured
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1956
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: $371,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,998
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 82 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$368,400
$350,000 - $387,000
$2,558/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Price change | $375,000-5.1%$126/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #741708 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $395,000+35.3%$133/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #741708 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2021 | Sold | $292,000-2%$98/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #623890 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2021 | Pending sale | $298,000$100/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #623890 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2021 | Listed for sale | $298,000+19.2%$100/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #623890 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $250,000$84/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #581768 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2019 | Pending sale | $250,000$84/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #581768 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2019 | Listed for sale | $250,000+42.9%$84/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Precision #581768 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2016 | Sold | $175,000-7.8%$59/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #522559 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2016 | Listed for sale | $189,900$64/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #522559 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,324 +2.1% | $371,300 +14.2% |
| 2024 | $6,192 +8.1% | $325,200 |
| 2023 | $5,730 +0.8% | $325,200 +29% |
| 2022 | $5,684 -4.1% | $252,000 |
| 2021 | $5,924 -3.7% | $252,000 +6.1% |
| 2020 | $6,154 | $237,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $237,400 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $5,688 | $222,500 |
| 2017 | $5,688 +8.2% | $222,500 +11.5% |
| 2016 | $5,258 | $199,500 |
| 2015 | $5,258 +10.2% | $199,500 +7.1% |
| 2014 | $4,770 | $186,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $186,300 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $187,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $187,000 -7.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $201,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $201,200 +7.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $187,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $187,500 +15.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $162,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $162,700 +15.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $140,790 +18.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $118,580 |
| 2001 | -- | $118,580 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Wright Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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