Adorable quality-built 1.5 story home located in a super convenient southside location and lovingly cared for by its owner for 70 years! Nice entryway welcomes you into this charming home complete with arched doorways, glass doorknobs, and retro light fixtures. Living room is spacious as well as the formal dining room. Hardwood floors under the carpet on the main level. Two bedrooms with a full bathroom in between. Upstairs is the 3rd bedroom. What a cool space! Tons of character with various ceiling levels and tons of built-ins. All appliances are included. Newer vinyl windows throughout. Wonderful backyard with mature tree for shade and concrete patio for evening cookouts. The yard is mostly fenced just would need a small section to complete it from garage to home. Oversized one car detached garage (16 x 22) was built in 2007. Roof new in 2017. Furnace/CA new in 2003. Sump pump new 2020.
Sold for $217,500
$217,500
617 Rose Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3beds
1,136sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
7,927.92 Square Feet Lot
$220,400 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,588 Estimated rent
Home value
$220,400
$207,000 - $234,000
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Listed by:
Michelle Price (515)360-1014,
Realty ONE Group Impact
Bought with:
Amy Forte
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 704353
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: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Fence
- Fencing: Chain Link,Partial
Lot
- Size: 7,927 sqft
- Dimensions: 55 x 144
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 01005063010000
- Zoning: Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: One and One Half Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Sold | $217,500-2.2%$191/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #704353 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2024 | Pending sale | $222,500$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704353 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Price change | $222,500-1.1%$196/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704353 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000$198/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #704353 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,932 -2.1% | $199,000 +11.5% |
| 2024 | $2,996 -0.9% | $178,400 |
| 2023 | $3,022 +0.9% | $178,400 +27% |
| 2022 | $2,996 +5.6% | $140,500 |
| 2021 | $2,838 -3.5% | $140,500 +11.9% |
| 2020 | $2,940 +9.3% | $125,600 |
| 2019 | $2,690 +2.4% | $125,600 +12.2% |
| 2018 | $2,626 | $111,900 |
| 2017 | $2,626 +10.4% | $111,900 +9.4% |
| 2016 | $2,378 | $102,300 |
| 2015 | $2,378 +9.8% | $102,300 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $2,166 | $96,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $96,900 -0.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $97,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $97,300 -10.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $108,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $108,700 -6.2% |
| 2008 | -- | $115,900 +4.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $110,900 +12.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $98,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,300 +7% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,830 +17.5% |
| 2002 | -- | $78,150 |
| 2001 | -- | $78,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Watrous Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Park Ave Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Brody Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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