Charming South Des Moines bungalow with original hardwood floors and plenty of character! Enjoy the covered front porch before stepping into the open living and dining area. This home features two generously sized bedrooms, an updated full bath, and a functional kitchen with tile backsplash. A spacious mudroom leads to the deck and backyard. The basement offers several additional rooms for storage, hobbies, office or crafts, plus additional attic storage. Detached one-car garage and all appliances stay. An affordable, move-in-ready home with character and more space than you might expect!
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For sale
$160,000
6202 SW 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
768sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
7,013 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardwood floorsAdditional attic storageTwo generously sized bedroomsDetached one-car garageCovered front porchDeck and backyardSpacious mudroom
- 34 days
- 238
- 22
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kelli Smith (515)710-7764,
RE/MAX Precision
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 749501
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, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 768
- Total interior livable area: 768 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 100
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 7,013 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12003349000000
- Zoning: N3A
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1928
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: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $140,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,744
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Price change | $160,000+3.2%$208/sqft |
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| 12/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $155,000$202/sqft |
Source:  RE/MAX Central #700915 Report a problem | ||
| 11/22/2024 | Listing removed | $155,000$202/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Central #700915 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $155,000$202/sqft |
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| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $155,000$202/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Central #700915 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2024 | Listed for sale | $155,000+7%$202/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #700915 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2022 | Sold | $144,900$189/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #654750 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2022 | Pending sale | $144,900$189/sqft |
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| 7/5/2022 | Price change | $144,900-3.3%$189/sqft |
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| 6/27/2022 | Price change | $149,900-3.2%$195/sqft |
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| 6/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $154,900+141.5%$202/sqft |
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| 5/7/2015 | Sold | $64,150-1.3%$84/sqft |
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| 1/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $65,000-9.1%$85/sqft |
Source: Iowa Realty Co., Inc. #447086 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2000 | Sold | $71,500+53.8%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/1998 | Sold | $46,500$61/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,486 +2.1% | $140,900 +13.8% |
| 2024 | $2,436 +31% | $123,800 |
| 2023 | $1,860 +0.9% | $123,800 +41% |
| 2022 | $1,844 +5.7% | $87,800 |
| 2021 | $1,744 -3.4% | $87,800 +11.8% |
| 2020 | $1,806 +8.8% | $78,500 |
| 2019 | $1,660 +1.3% | $78,500 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $1,638 | $70,300 |
| 2017 | $1,638 +3.8% | $70,300 +2.5% |
| 2016 | $1,578 | $68,600 |
| 2015 | $1,578 +9.3% | $68,600 +8.4% |
| 2014 | $1,444 | $63,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,300 -1.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $64,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $64,100 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $71,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $71,100 -9.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $78,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $78,600 +15.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $68,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $68,000 +10.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $61,650 +13.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $54,270 |
| 2001 | -- | $54,270 |
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Neighborhood: Watrous South
Nearby schools
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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