For sale

Price cut: $20K (8/13)

$220,000

655 NW 43rd Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313

2beds

1,058sqft

$1,582/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1925

8,916 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$208/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Unique Residential oppertunity! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience with an attached 1-car garage and a brand-new roof installed in 2025. What truly sets this property apart is that it is being sold together with the adjoining parcel at 4330 NW 6th Dr. Whether you're an entrepreneur, contractor, small business owner, or investor, this rare setup provides the opportunity to live next to your business while maintaining the feeling of home. Each parcel has its own electrical service, sewer connection, and address. The properties share a water main

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Heating

Gas, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry: Main Level

Features

Window Treatments
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,058
Total interior livable area: 1,058 sqft
Finished area below ground: 624

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Patio
Fencing: Metal

Lot

Size: 8,916 Square Feet
Features: Irregular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 27000877000003
Zoning: Res

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Bungalow
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Metal Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Asphalt,Shingle

Condition

Resale
New construction: No
Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Des Moines

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $208/sqft
Tax assessed value: $155,100
Annual tax amount: $2,012
Date on market: 6/18/2026
Cumulative days on market: 68 days
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Road surface type: Asphalt

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/13/2026	Price change	$220,000-8.3%$208/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743407 Report a problem
7/23/2026	Price change	$240,000-4%$227/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743407 Report a problem
6/18/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+81.2%$236/sqft
Source: DMMLS #743407 Report a problem
7/18/2019	Listing removed	$138,000$130/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem
7/18/2019	Listed for sale	$138,000+2.2%$130/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem
7/17/2019	Sold	$135,000-2.2%$128/sqft
Source: DMMLS #576093 Report a problem
6/20/2019	Pending sale	$138,000$130/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem
5/24/2019	Price change	$138,000-12.7%$130/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem
4/30/2019	Price change	$158,000-9.7%$149/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem
2/22/2019	Price change	$175,000-10.3%$165/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem
2/5/2019	Listed for sale	$195,000$184/sqft
Source: RE/MAX Concepts #576093 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,854 +1.1%	$155,100 +8.1%
2024	$1,834 +0.5%	$143,500
2023	$1,824 +2.4%	$143,500 +19.5%
2022	$1,782 +23.8%	$120,100
2021	$1,440 -2.4%	$120,100 +36.2%
2020	$1,476 -0.8%	$88,200 -5.8%
2019	$1,488 +2.1%	$93,600 +9.3%
2018	$1,458	$85,600
2017	$1,458 +5.3%	$85,600 +5.4%
2016	$1,384	$81,200
2015	$1,384 +14.4%	$81,200 +12.8%
2014	$1,210	$72,000
2013	--	$72,000 -6.1%
2012	--	$76,700
2011	--	$76,700 -14.3%
2010	--	$89,500
2009	--	$89,500
2008	--	$89,500
2007	--	$89,500 +11.6%
2006	--	$80,200
2005	--	$80,200 +7%
2003	--	$74,940 +32.8%
2002	--	$56,430
2001	--	$56,430