Attention investors and handy persons - great opportunity on this SOLD AS IS southside bungalow! This is a 2 BR, 1 BA home with eat in kitchen and main floor laundry closet. 2 sheds for storage. Will need cosmetic updates. Electric stove will stay but needs electric outlet installed. There is a gas line for a gas stove. Microwave and dryer will stay. Fully fenced back yard. Great lot set back from the street in a quiet neighborhood. Lots of potential!
Sold for $97,000
$97,000
509 Philip St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
796sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
6,926 Square Feet Lot
$97,100 Zestimate®
$122/sqft
$1,259 Estimated rent
Home value
$97,100
$91,000 - $104,000
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Main floor laundry closetEat in kitchen
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Listed by:
Muilenburg, Rita (605)381-5704,
LPT Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Heather Clement
RE/MAX Concepts
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 713700
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: Dryer, Microwave, See Remarks, Stove
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 796
- Total interior livable area: 796 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Storage
- Fencing: Full
Lot
- Size: 6,926 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 48 x 144
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 12006718000000
- Zoning: N5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
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: $122/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,991
- Date on market: 3/18/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 63 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Concrete
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $97,000-15.7%$122/sqft |
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| 5/21/2025 | Pending sale | $115,000$144/sqft |
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| 4/26/2025 | Price change | $115,000-6.5%$144/sqft |
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| 4/2/2025 | Price change | $123,000-1.6%$155/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #713700 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $125,000+71.2%$157/sqft |
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| 4/30/2018 | Sold | $73,000-2.7%$92/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #555131 Report a problem | ||
| 3/21/2018 | Pending sale | $75,000$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #555131 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2018 | Listed for sale | $75,000-6.3%$94/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #555131 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2010 | Listing removed | $80,000$101/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Select #372719 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2010 | Listed for sale | $80,000+46.8%$101/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Select #372719 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2005 | Sold | $54,500-14.2%$68/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2004 | Sold | $63,509-13%$80/sqft |
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| 8/12/2003 | Sold | $73,000+82.5%$92/sqft |
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| 10/16/2002 | Sold | $40,000$50/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,780 +2.3% | $111,600 +12.8% |
| 2024 | $1,740 +2.8% | $98,900 |
| 2023 | $1,692 +0.8% | $98,900 +22.6% |
| 2022 | $1,678 -0.4% | $80,700 |
| 2021 | $1,684 -3.4% | $80,700 +6% |
| 2020 | $1,744 -27.6% | $76,100 |
| 2019 | $2,410 -7.7% | $76,100 -22.5% |
| 2018 | $2,612 | $98,200 |
| 2017 | $2,612 +7.3% | $98,200 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $2,434 | $92,400 |
| 2015 | $2,434 -1.1% | $92,400 -3.9% |
| 2014 | $2,460 | $96,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,100 +0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,000 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,400 +3.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $90,400 +19.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $75,700 +11% |
| 2005 | -- | $68,200 +7.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $63,280 +55.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $40,720 |
| 2001 | -- | $40,720 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Union Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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