Your opportunity to own a piece of Des Moines history. Welcome to the double house. The first mention of a double house in the Iowa State Register was on August 21, 1877. The article was aptly titled “Handsome Houses”. A century ago double houses were mainly constructed by prominent individuals as their primary residence, renting the other residence for additional income. Des Moines has approximately 88 of such homes; 618-620 16th Street being one of the first. Originally built near street-car lines, location today is just as prime. Sitting catty-cornered from the Hoyt Sherman grounds, live music is literally at your doorstep. Blocks to breweries, festivals, the Avenues of Ingersoll + Grand and the sculpture garden. Stepping inside you’ll immediately feel the rooms telling a story in the rich woodwork, amazing natural light, skylights, character + grand design. Each side has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, front + rear porches, numerous updates and a delightful side yard with gazebo. Offered at $699,000
Sold for $595,000
$595,000
618 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
6beds
4,247sqft
Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Built in 1902
-- sqft lot
$608,700 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$2,073 Estimated rent
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$572,000 - $651,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darla Willett-Rohrssen 515-203-6108,
Iowa Realty Mills Crossing
Bought with:
York Taenzer
Coldwell Banker Mid-America
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 695989
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Window Treatments
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,247
- Total interior livable area: 4,247 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 66 x 132
Details
- Parcel number: 03004067001000
- Zoning: NX2A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Duplex
- Property subtype: Duplex, Multi Family, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $602,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,709
- Date on market: 5/24/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 107 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Tenant pays: Electricity, Gas, Janitorial Service, Water
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2024 | Sold | $595,000-14.9%$140/sqft |
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| 9/10/2024 | Pending sale | $699,000$165/sqft |
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| 8/20/2024 | Price change | $699,000-12.5%$165/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Price change | $799,000-6%$188/sqft |
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| 5/24/2024 | Listed for sale | $850,000+146.7%$200/sqft |
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| 7/29/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/27/2023 | Price change | $1,800-14.3% |
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| 6/9/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
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| 3/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/28/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,100 |
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| 10/7/2005 | Sold | $344,500$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,754 +2.1% | $602,400 +43.1% |
| 2024 | $8,576 +10% | $421,100 |
| 2023 | $7,794 +0.8% | $421,100 +31.8% |
| 2022 | $7,734 +4.4% | $319,600 |
| 2021 | $7,410 -3.5% | $319,600 +11.3% |
| 2020 | $7,682 +6.1% | $287,200 |
| 2019 | $7,238 +1.1% | $287,200 +10% |
| 2018 | $7,162 | $261,000 |
| 2017 | $7,162 +9.3% | $261,000 +8.3% |
| 2016 | $6,554 | $241,100 |
| 2015 | $6,554 +599% | $241,100 +3% |
| 2014 | $938 | $234,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $234,000 -20.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $295,600 +0.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $294,400 -2.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $301,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $301,800 +11% |
| 2008 | -- | $271,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $271,900 +23.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $219,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $219,700 +120.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $99,830 +11.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $89,340 |
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Neighborhood: Sherman Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Downtown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Callanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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